IPL 2026: RCB vs MI, Match 54: Stats preview of players’ records and approaching milestones

Rohit Sharma and Josh Hazlewood (Source- MI and RCB Instagram)

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will want to return to winning ways when they take on five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur, in Match 54 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, May 10.

Both sides come into the game after facing the Lucknow Super Giants in their previous matches. While RCB suffered a shock defeat against the team at the foot of the standings, MI secured a comfortable six-wicket win against the Lucknow-based outfit at the Wankhede Stadium earlier this month. Despite the win, MI are still ninth in the points standings, needing a miracle of all ages to secure a playoff berth.

RCB and MI have some of the best T20 players in their ranks. With players playing the shortest format of the game all across the globe, thanks to the advent of franchise cricket, every game gives them a chance of achieving personal milestones. Hence, Match 54 of the IPL is no different.

Here are the important upcoming milestones for players of both teams:

RCB Players’ Upcoming Milestones:

• Jacob Bethell: Needs 1 six for 100 T20 sixes
• Jacob Bethell: Needs 1 fifty for 10 T20 fifties
• Virat Kohli: Needs 78 runs for 14,000 T20 runs
• Devdutt Padikkal: Needs 8 fours for 400 T20 fours
• Rajat Patidar: Needs 9 sixes for 200 T20 sixes
• Rajat Patidar: Needs 7 fours for 100 IPL fours
• Rajat Patidar: Needs 2 sixes for 100 IPL sixes
• Krunal Pandya: Needs 1 fifty for 10 T20 fifties
• Romario Shepherd: Needs 5 sixes for 200 T20 sixes

MI Players’ Upcoming Milestones:

• Ryan Rickelton: Needs 2 fours for 400 T20 fours
• Ryan Rickelton: Needs 5 sixes for 300 T20 sixes
• Rohit Sharma: Needs 1 fifty for 50 IPL fifties
• Will Jacks: Needs 6 wickets for 100 T20 wickets
• Deepak Chahar: Needs 1 appearance for 100 IPL matches
• Jasprit Bumrah: Needs 2 wickets for 350 T20 wickets

Disclaimer: This latest news is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.