Mumbai Indians suffered another setback in the death overs as Raj Bawa was dismissed after a fighting cameo.
Josh Hazlewood returned to the attack and immediately tightened the screws with a sharp yorker and disciplined lines. Bawa managed a couple of runs through smart placement but struggled to find timing under pressure.
A worrying moment followed when a slower bouncer struck Bawa on the helmet, leading to a mandatory concussion check. Play resumed, but soon after, Bawa mistimed a shot and was caught by Rajat Patidar, who held on safely to a sharp chance.
Corbin Bosch then came to the crease and got off the mark with a single, but MI continued to lose momentum at a crucial stage.
After 19 overs, MI stood at 161 for 7, with Hazlewood striking at a key moment to keep Royal Challengers Bengaluru firmly on top heading into the final over.
