Raipur, May 9 -- Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to get their IPL 2026 campaign back on track when they face a struggling Mumbai Indians at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Sunday, after losing momentum in the second half of the league stage.

RCB began the season strongly, winning four of their first five matches, and at one stage looked certain to cruise into the playoffs. But things have become tighter after three defeats in their last five games.

The defending champions are currently third on the points table with 12 points from 10 matches, but the race for the playoffs has become crowded. Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are also on 12 points, and one of them is set to move ahea...