RR vs MI Scorecard: Rajasthan Royals Dominate Mumbai Indians in Rain-Hit Thriller
A quick glance at the RR vs MI scorecard for IPL 2026 reveals the tale of how Rajasthan Royals triumphed over Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in an abbreviated 11-over match held in Guwahati on April 7.
With a perfect record thus far in the league, Rajasthan Royals have established themselves as the best team of IPL 2026, leading the points chart.
RR vs MI Scorecard Summary
- Rajasthan Royals: 150/3 (11 overs)
- Mumbai Indians: 123/9 (11 overs)
- Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs
Rajasthan posted a massive total despite the reduced overs, putting immediate pressure on Mumbai Indians right from the start.
Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi Power RR’s Explosive Batting
In terms of batting, the inning was dominated by Yashasvi Jaiswal who remained undefeated on 77 runs. In addition to that, young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered the crowd with some fireworks through his 39-run performance in just 14 balls against the bowlers of Mumbai.
These two batsmen provided the innings for Rajesthan with their performance in an attacking manner.
Mumbai Indians Collapse Under Pressure
Chasing 151 in just 11 overs, Mumbai Indians never found momentum.
Despite having power hitters, wickets fell at regular intervals, and the required run rate quickly spiraled out of control. Captain Hardik Pandya and the middle order failed to stabilize the innings.
Rajasthan’s disciplined bowling ensured MI were restricted to 123/9, sealing a comfortable victory.
Match Highlights & Key Takeaways
- Rajasthan Royals adapted perfectly to the 11-over format
- Jaiswal’s knock proved match-defining
- Mumbai Indians struggled with both bat and momentum
- RR now sit at the top of the IPL 2026 table
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available match reports and live coverage. Statistics and details may be updated as official scorecards are confirmed.
