It was a thirteenth match of Indian Premier League 2026 played between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Mumbai Indians (MI); it was a thrilling high-scoring encounter brought down to speed by rain. The match was played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, and with play being restricted to 11 overs a side, the dynamics of the game changed altogether.
This all-round team effort led Rajasthan Royals to their first win of the season by a wide-margined scoreline of 27 runs. Let’s deconstruct the whole match with a wonky, table-heavy analysis, so you can see what every little thing looked like.
Match Summary
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs MI, 13th Match |
| Series | IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date | April 7, 2026 |
| Toss | MI won and chose to bowl |
| Format | 11 overs per side (rain-affected) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs |
Rajasthan Royals Innings (150/3 in 11 Overs)
The Rajasthan Royals came out with a vista of aggression. With such a shortened match, there was no time to settle and they went out there and delivered on the plan completely.
Batting Scorecard – Rajasthan Royals
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal* | 77 | 32 | 10 | 4 | 240.62 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 39 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 278.57 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | 20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Shimron Hetmyer* | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Extras | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 150/3 | 11 Ov | — | — | RR: 13.64 |
Key Partnerships (RR)
Partnerships tend to characterize short matches and RR gained critical momentum early.
| Batters | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jaiswal – Sooryavanshi | 80 | 30 |
| Jaiswal – Jurel | 4 | 4 |
| Jaiswal – Parag | 37 | 19 |
| Jaiswal – Hetmyer | 29 | 13 |
Powerplay Performance (RR)
| Phase | Overs | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 0.1 – 3.2 | 59 |
“RR’s powerplay was explosive and set them up for a big total.
Mumbai Indians’ Bowling Performance
MI’s bowers failed to not allow runs. Shreyas Gopal and Sandeep Sharma were the sole bowlers to account for any wickets.
Bowling Scorecard – Mumbai Indians
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 32 | 0 | 10.70 |
| Trent Boult | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Shardul Thakur | 2 | 36 | 1 | 18.00 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 2 | 21 | 2 | 10.50 |
Fall of Wickets (RR)
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Sooryavanshi | 80/1 | 4.6 |
| Jurel | 84/2 | 5.4 |
| Parag | 121/3 | 8.5 |
Mumbai Indians Chase (123/9 in 11 Overs)
Attempting to chase 151 in just 11 overs was always going to be difficult. MI started their innings with a bang but lost both of their openers early on which derailed the chase.
Batting Scorecard – Mumbai Indians
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Rohit Sharma | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Tilak Varma | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Naman Dhir | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 192.31 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 25 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 312.50 |
| Shardul Thakur | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Deepak Chahar* | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Trent Boult | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah* | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 |
| Extras | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 123/9 | 11 Ov | — | — | RR: 11.18 |
Powerplay Performance (MI)
| Phase | Overs | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 0.1 – 3.2 | 30 |
MI scored only 30 runs in the powerplay, which was significantly lower compared to RR’s 59.
Fall of Wickets (MI)
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Rickelton | 10/1 | 0.6 |
| Suryakumar | 20/2 | 1.4 |
| Rohit Sharma | 22/3 | 2.3 |
| Hardik Pandya | 41/4 | 4.3 |
| Tilak Varma | 46/5 | 4.6 |
| Rutherford | 93/6 | 7.5 |
| Naman Dhir | 103/7 | 8.5 |
| Shardul Thakur | 111/8 | 9.4 |
| Boult | 116/9 | 10.1 |
Key Partnerships (MI)
| Batters | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford – Dhir | 47 | 17 |
| Hardik – Tilak | 19 | 12 |
| Others | Minimal | — |
Rajasthan Royals Bowling Performance
RR bowlers maintained pressure and kept picking wickets regularly.
Bowling Scorecard – Rajasthan Royals
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 2 | 17 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Nandre Burger | 2 | 21 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 3 | 26 | 2 | 8.70 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 2 | 29 | 1 | 14.50 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 2 | 25 | 2 | 12.50 |
Match Comparison Table
| Category | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai Indians |
|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 150/3 | 123/9 |
| Run Rate | 13.64 | 11.18 |
| Powerplay Runs | 59 | 30 |
| Highest Scorer | Jaiswal (77) | Dhir/Rutherford (25) |
| Most Wickets | Ghazanfar (2) | Burger/Bishnoi (2) |
| Boundaries | Very High | Moderate |
| Result | Won | Lost |
Top Performers
Batting
| Player | Team | Runs | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 77 | Match-winning |
| Sooryavanshi | RR | 39 | Explosive start |
| Rutherford | MI | 25 | Late fight |
Bowlingre
| Player | Team | Wickets | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghazanfar | MI | 2 | Key breakthroughs |
| Burger | RR | 2 | Early wickets |
| Bishnoi | RR | 2 | Middle-order control |
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Key Turning Points
| Moment | Impact |
|---|---|
| RR Powerplay (59 runs) | Set aggressive tone |
| 80-run opening stand | Broke MI momentum |
| MI top-order collapse | Chase derailed |
| Rutherford cameo | Brief hope |
| Regular wickets | Sealed match |
Detailed Analysis
This game was the epitome of how such shortened matches require no-holds-barred cricket. Rajasthan Royals understood this perfectly. They came out all guns blazing from the first over itself, including Yashasvi Jaiswal’s one of the best knocks in IPL 2026 to date.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, seemed a little undercooked for that intensity. Their bowlers could not consistently nail yorkers and slower balls, which is of paramount importance in short formats. It means you are practically allowing half of the game to slip away from a powerplay with 11 overs, conceding 59 runs.
While chasing, MI had a similar explosive start in mind but lost three wickets within 3 overs including the likes of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. That early damage meant the middle order had to play catch-up cricket, which only heaped pressure.
While Rutherford and Naman Dhir sought to give life to the innings, the required run rate continued to increase. The RR bowlers made smart use of pace and lengths, never allowing MI to get on top
Conclusion
Rajasthan Royals put on a perfect show in most departments. It was their aggressive batting, solid partnerships and disciplined bowling that made the difference. Mumbai Indians fought briefly but fell short of consistency and impetus with the bat in the powerplay.
In a reduced-overs game, every ball matters—and RR ensured they would seize the majority of those moments.
FAQs
1. Who is the winner of the RR vs. MI 2026 match?
The match ended in a 27-run victory for the Rajasthan Royals.
2. Who scored the most goals in the match?
MS Dhoni won by 3 wickets, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring 77 runs off 32 balls.
3. 11 overs — Why was the match reduced?
The match was curtailed by rain delays.
4. What were the biggest changes?
The turning point was the fact that RR scored 59 runs in the powerplay.
5. How did Mumbai Indians fare in the chase?
They faltered in the start, and ended up at 123/9, losing by 27 runs
