The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as witnessed another dramatic finish in Raipur Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) came down to the final ball in a contest filled with tension, momentum swings and a controversial pitch moment that completely changed the course of the game.
With the match hanging in the balance at the death overs, a major incident involving two Mumbai Indians players suddenly became the talking point of the evening and diverted attention away from the chase.
A break in communication between Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir led to chaos in 1818
RCB needed 30 runs from the last over. Krunal Pandya while Bengaluru kept them in the hunt with a fighting strike AM Ghazanfar Given the responsibility of bowling the 18th over for Mumbai Indians. On the second delivery it started quietly before complete chaos ensued. Krunal lofted the ball towards long-on Plant Man completed the catch close to the boundary but lost his balance near the rope in the process and spun the ball into play. Tilak Varma.
However, Tilak failed to complete the baton cleanly, leading to immediate uncertainty among the home team as to whether he had crossed the line or not. While one side claimed it was a hex, the other insisted it was a legitimate save. After a long review, the third umpire deemed it a fair try and as no runs were scored, the delivery remained a dot ball, but the moment had already changed momentum.
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RCB survived a late MI fightback to seal a last-ball win in Raipur
What followed was more costly for Mumbai Indians. Krunal immediately took advantage of the chaos and smashed two big sixes at once to put the pressure firmly back on MI. Just when Mumbai thought they were back in control, Tilak took a stunning juggle near the boundary ropes to dismiss Krunal for 73 off 46 balls. The dismissal cost RCB 18 runs from 12 balls, but the match was not over.
jasprit bumrah With a perfect 19, he strengthened the contest, conceding just three runs and pushing Mumbai back into control. With 15 needed in the final over, MI looked to have the upper hand. But under pressure Paradise Bawa RCB were unable to defend the target as they kept their cool and sealed a dramatic last-ball win, completing one of the most chaotic finishes of IPL 2026.
