Rajasthan Royals (RR) maintained their composure in a crucial match at Wankhede on May 24 2026 and defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 30 runs to secure the final playoff position. RR posted 205/8 with late hitting from Archer (32) and Jadeja. Archer ripped through MI’s top order with 3/17. Despite resistance from Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks and Hardik Pandya, MI fell short at 175/9. Here’s the detailed analysis of the MI vs RR match result.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Innings: Late fireworks
After MI skipper Hardik Pandya chose to bowl first, Rajasthan Royals got off to a rough start but finished strong with 205/8. Yashasvi Jaiswal made a quick 27 but RR found themselves at 54/3 during the powerplay. Dhruv Jurel (38) and Dasun Shanaka (29) brought some stability before Jofra Archer went off with 32 runs from just 15 balls. Jadeja contributed an unbeaten 19 and Burger added a quick 10 not out to help RR rack up 73 runs in the final five overs.
Mumbai Indians (MI) Innings: Suryakumar shines, Lower order collapse
The Mumbai Indians struggled in their pursuit of 206 runs as Archer tore through their top order and left them at 38/4 during the powerplay. Rohit Sharma was out for a duck and Naman Dhir, Ryan Rickelton and Tilak Varma also went out quickly. “Suryakumar Yadav made a valiant effort with a stylish 60 as he partnered with Will Jacks for 63 (Jacks scored 33) and later added 48 runs with Hardik Pandya (34). However, Archer came back to dismiss Hardik and Burger removed Suryakumar to dash MI’s chances. The lower order crumbled under the pressure and MI ended their innings at 175/9.
MI vs RR Match Result: Key Moments
- Promoted up the order, Jofra Archer (RR) blasted 32 off 15.
- Impact Sub Ravindra Jadeja (RR) chipped in with 19.
- Jofra Archer (RR) dismissed Rohit Sharma and Naman Dhir early, then removed Hardik Pandya later.
- Suryakumar Yadav anchored MI with 60 off 42.
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI) built key stands with Jacks (63) and Pandya (48).
Points Table Impact
Rajasthan Royals climbed to 4th place with 16 points and an NRR of +0.189, while Mumbai Indians slipped to 9th with 8 points and an NRR of -0.584. Here’s how the points table looks after RR’s win over MI – Updated Points Table.
Key Performers and Awards
| Category | Details |
| Match Winner | Rajasthan Royals – won by 30 runs |
| Player of the Match | Jofra Archer (RR) – 32 runs off 15 balls & 3 wickets for 17 runs |
| Most Wickets | Jofra Archer (RR) – 3 wickets in 4 overs |
| Top Scorer | Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 60 off 42 balls |
| Super Striker of the Match | Hardik Pandya (MI) – Strike Rate 226.27 |
| Super Sixes of the Match | Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 4 Sixes |
| Most Fours of the Match | Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 3 Fours |
| TATA IPL Green Dot Ball | Jofra Archer (RR) – 13 dot balls |
