RR vs MI match summary last night: Rajasthan Royals extended their unbeaten start to three matches with a rain-hit 27-run win over Mumbai Indians. The match was played at ACA Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. The game was reduced to 11 overs per side due to heavy rain.
RR’s openers dominated from the start. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 77* off 32 balls while 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed 39 off 14 balls. Their 80-run opening stand set the tone, with Sooryavanshi hitting two sixes off Jasprit Bumrah in his first over. RR finished at 150/3, with 97 runs in boundaries.
Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rohit Sharma fell cheaply, leaving the team 22/3. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi struck twice, reducing MI to 46/5. A late 47-run stand between Naman Dhir (25 off 13) and Sherfane Rutherford (25 off 8) was not enough, and MI ended at 123/9.
The win keeps RR at the top of the table as early title favourites. MI struggles with consecutive defeats.
Key Takeaways from the RR vs MI Match
Player of the Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal starred with 77* off 32 balls, reaching his fifty in just 23 deliveries. His four sixes made him the fourth-fastest Indian to hit 100 IPL sixes.
Other Standouts: 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 39 off 14 balls, including two sixes off Jasprit Bumrah. Nandre Burger (2/21), Sandeep Sharma (2/26), and Ravi Bishnoi (2/25), shared wickets and kept MI under pressure.
MI Reaction: Captain Hardik Pandya blamed his bowlers for the loss, saying they were “not at all up to the mark.” But praised Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting as “fascinating.”
Effect on the IPL 2026 Points Table
RR vs MI match summary last night showed that Rajasthan Royals have stormed to the top of the table with three wins out of three, thanks to another big victory over Mumbai Indians. Their net run rate is now a tournament-high +2.403.
Mumbai Indians have been dropped to 7th place. Their net run rate has fallen to -0.715, reflecting a rough start to the season. The team will need to bounce back fast if they want to stay in playoff contention.
Punjab Kings sit second with two wins, RCB and Delhi Capitals are both unbeaten but slightly behind on points. Teams like CSK and GT are still searching for their first wins. This result really reshuffles the early season leaderboard and shows RR as a serious title contender.
Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +2.403 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | +0.637 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.501 |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.170 |
| 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +0.275 |
| 6 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.542 |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.715 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1.964 |
| 9 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.424 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.517 |
What Happens Next for Both Teams
Rajasthan Royals take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 13 at 7:30 PM IST in Hyderabad. A win here will keep their unbeaten streak and top spot alive.
Mumbai Indians face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Wankhede Stadium. The match is on April 12 at 7:30 PM IST. This is a crucial home game. And losing again could put their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy.
RR needs to maintain their strong form. MI must fix their bowling issues fast to avoid falling further behind.
FAQs
Q. Who won the RR vs MI match?
A. Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs in a rain-shortened 11-over match.
Q. Who were the standout performers for Rajasthan Royals?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 77* off 32 balls. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made 39 off 14 balls.
Q. How did Mumbai Indians perform in their chase?
A. Mumbai Indians lost key batters and ending at 123/9. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi took two crucial wickets.
Q. What impact did this match have on the IPL 2026 points table?
A. Rajasthan Royals moved to the top with three wins and a +2.403 net run rate. Mumbai Indians dropped to 7th with a -0.715 net run rate.
Q. Who was named Player of the Match?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal was awarded Player of the Match for his 77* off 32 balls.
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