In a match curtailed by rain, Rajasthan Royals outclassed Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in IPL 2026, powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s masterful 77 not out. The victory marks RR’s hat-trick of wins, installing them at the summit of the standings, as MI endures a second straight defeat, lingering in seventh place.
Play began at 10:10 PM following a 9-over cut per innings. Opting to field first after winning the toss? No, RR batted after losing it, and they capitalized. Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi forged an 80-run opening blitz in five overs. Suryavanshi fell for 39 (14 balls, 5×6, 1×4), but the momentum held.
At 84/2 after Dhruv Jurel’s duck-like 2, Jaiswal anchored with Riyan Parag (20 off 10) for 37 runs, then Hetmyer for 29 more unbeaten. His 32-ball knock boasted 10 fours and 4 sixes. MI’s Gajnafar (2/21) and Thakur (1) were the wickets takers.
MI’s chase faltered immediately, losing Rickelton (8) in the first over. Rohit (5) and Suryakumar (6) added little, reaching 46/5 soon after. Rutherford and Dhir’s 47-run rescue took them to 93, both making 25, but it wasn’t enough as they folded at 123/9.
Burger, Sharma, Bishnoi starred with 2/ each for RR, Archer and Deshpande chipping in. This rain-soaked battle showcases RR’s resilience and depth, positioning them as early frontrunners.
