IPL 2026 RR vs MI Match Result

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their winning streak by defeating the Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-affected IPL 2026 match held in Guwahati. The match was shortened to 11 overs per side but RR’s openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit Mumbai’s bowlers hard setting a total of 150/3. MI struggled to recover after losing early wickets and even with some late hitting from Naman Dhir and Sherfane Rutherford, they finished at 123/9. Here’s the detailed analysis of the RR vs MI match result.

IPL 2026 RR vs MI Match Result

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Innings: Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi’s Explosive Start

Rajasthan Royals displayed incredible T20 strength in their rain-affected match against Mumbai Indians in Guwahati. The opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted 80 runs in under five overs attacking the MI bowlers relentlessly. Jaiswal was on fire as he stayed unbeaten on 77 runs from 32 balls with 10 fours and 4 sixes. Sooryavanshi added a daring 39 off just 14 balls including two massive sixes off Jasprit Bumrah. Despite AM Ghazanfar taking two wickets, RR maintained their momentum and finished with an impressive score of 150/3 in only 11 overs.

Mumbai Indians (MI) Innings: Undone by Early Wickets

The Mumbai Indians had a tough time chasing down 151 runs in just 11 overs losing wickets early and failing to bounce back. Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger and Sandeep Sharma made their mark during the powerplay leaving MI at 22/3. Then, Ravi Bishnoi took out Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma in quick succession pushing the score to 46/5. Although Sherfane Rutherford (25 runs) and Naman Dhir (25 runs) tried to recover with a fast 47-run partnership, the bowlers from RR maintained their grip on the game. Burger and Sharma wrapped things up and MI ended up at 123/9 falling short by 27 runs.

RR vs MI Match Result: Key Moments

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered 22 runs off Deepak Chahar’s opening over.
  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced himself by smashing Jasprit Bumrah for a six first ball.
  • Ghazanfar picked up two quick wickets.
  • Ravi Bishnoi removed Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma in one over.
  • Sherfane Rutherford and Naman Dhir added 47 runs.
  • Bishnoi as Impact Player proved decisive.

Points Table Impact

Rajasthan Royals sit on top with 6 points and a strong Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.403 while Mumbai Indians are in 7th place with 2 points and an NRR of -0.715.
Here’s how the points table looks after RR’s win over MI – Updated Points Table.

Key Performers and Awards

CategoryDetails
Match WinnerRajasthan Royals – won by 27 runs
Player of the MatchYashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – 77* off 32 balls
Most WicketsAllah Ghazanfar (MI) – 2/21 in 2 overs,
Nandre Burger (RR) – 2/21 in 2 overs,
Ravi Bishnoi (RR) – 2/25 in 2 overs,
Sandeep Sharma (RR) – 2/26 in 3 overs
Top ScorerYashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – 77* off 32 balls
Super Striker of the MatchVaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) – Strike Rate 278.57
Super Sixes of the MatchVaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) – 5 Sixes
Most Fours of the MatchYashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – 10 Fours
TATA IPL Green Dot BallSandeep Sharma (RR) – 9 dot balls