MI vs RR Head to Head: Mumbai vs Rajasthan H2H Records
The rivalry between the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals is one of the most thrilling matchups in the IPL. Mumbai is the most successful team with several titles, while Rajasthan were the first champions and are known for upsetting stronger opponents. Even though Mumbai has the upper hand in their overall record, Rajasthan’s young players advantage often leads to unpredictable games. Here’s a look at the MI vs RR Head to Head Records, Stats, and Top encounters in the IPL history.
MI vs RR Head to Head
| Head to Head Metric | MI | RR |
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Wins | 16 | 14 |
| Losses | 14 | 16 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
The Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other 31 times in the IPL. Mumbai has a narrow advantage with 16 victories, while Rajasthan has claimed 14 wins and one match ended without a result. Although Mumbai’s steady performance has kept them slightly ahead in this rivalry, Rajasthan’s knack for bouncing back makes the matchup unpredictable and fiercely competitive.
MI vs RR Head-to-Head: Season-Wise Record
| Season | Matches | MI Won | RR Won | No Result |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Mumbai Indians have frequently taken the lead in their matchups against Rajasthan Royals. This was especially evident during strong seasons like 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2021, when Mumbai achieved consecutive victories. Their dominance was further emphasized in 2025 with a significant win. Conversely, Rajasthan made remarkable comebacks in 2011 with two victories and again in 2018 and 2019 when they won both matches. They also demonstrated their strength with exciting wins in 2022 and 2024. In the last few seasons, Mumbai has appeared to be the stronger team but Rajasthan still puts up a fight with their energetic performances.
MI vs RR: Top IPL Encounters
Let’s take a closer look at the top IPL encounters between Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals, highlighting their memorable head-to-head clashes.
IPL 2013, Mumbai: At Wankhede, the Mumbai Indians triumphed over the Rajasthan Royals by 14 runs, boosting their chances for the playoffs. Batting first, MI scored 166/8 with Aditya Tare shining through a fantastic 59 runs knock. On the other hand, Rajasthan’s chase fell short at 152/7 despite late contributions from Brad Hodge and Stuart Binny. The Mumbai bowlers, led by Mitchell Johnson and Dhawal Kulkarni, maintained their grip in the final overs to secure victory.