The Mumbai Indians were struggling at 53 runs for the loss of 3 wickets at the end of the powerplay against RCB. Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred with the ball for the defending champions as he took 3 wickets in the powerplay.

Ryan Rickelton was the first one to be dismissed as he was caught by Rajat Patidar at mid off. Rohit Sharma departed next after being caught behind by a Bhuvneshwar Kumar knuckle ball, before Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed for a first-ball duck.