What Happened in RR vs MI Last Night? Quick Match Summary

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.

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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.

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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Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted his team failed to execute their plans against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a rain-shortened game in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday.

He said MI missed their line and length, while the opposition capitalised on the conditions and batted well.

Sensational bowling from the trio of Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, and Ravi Bishnoi, and explosive knocks from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi helped RR beat MI by 27 runs in a rain-truncated match to make it a hat-trick of wins in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 so far.

“We had some plans, but I don’t think we executed those. The margins are very small. These guys are practising really well. We knew the danger, especially when it is rain-curtailed, and they have the license to go up front. I think we missed our line and lengths, and they played really well," said Jayawardene.

Put to bat first, RR made 150/3 in 11 overs, with Jaiswal (77* in 32 balls, with 10 fours and four sixes) and Suryavanshi (39 in 14 balls, with a four and five sixes) taking MI bowlers to cleaners. In the run-chase, MI could not find the right tempo and lost wickets regularly, with Burger (2/21), Sandeep (2/25) and Bishnoi (2/26) being the pick of the bowlers.

During the run chase, the Mumbai Indians were off to a poor start as they lost Ryan Rickelton (8) to Jofra Archer, Suryakumar Yadav (6) to Nandre Burger and Rohit Sharma to Sandeep Sharma for five, reducing MI to 22/3 in 4.3 overs.

Jayawardene felt that losing early wickets disrupted the Mumbai Indians’ momentum, and despite needing just a few key partnerships, the team fell short by four sixes at the end.

“We just needed a couple of partnerships. We lost a few early wickets and lost the momentum. If you look at the end, the difference was four sixes. It was four hits for us, [but] we just couldn’t find that." Jayawardene said.

“And that without us getting into a rhythm or someone getting a quick 30 or 40 up top. We never thought that it was out of our reach. So, those were the margins. I think they played a really good game today. We were not good enough, and that’s what we have to work on," said Jayawardene. (ANI)

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal shared a hilarious interaction with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fielding coach Dishant Yagnik during the recent match between two teams. The light-hearted moment occurred after heavy rain interrupted their fixture at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday, April 6.

Yuzvendra Chahal’s Fun Interaction With Dishant Yagnik During Rain Delay Goes Viral

During the rain delay at Eden Gardens, Yuzvendra Chahal entertained fans with his behaviour near the boundary. The Punjab Kings spinner was seen interacting with KKR fielding coach Dishant Yagnik.

During the exchange, Chahal jokingly acted as if he was hitting big shots towards Yagnik. In response, Yagnik tried to shield his head, adding to the humor of the situation. The clip gained traction across social media, with fans enjoying the humorous side of players despite the match being halted due to rain.

Watch the video of the same posted by a user on X (formerly known as Twitter) below:

Yuzvendra Chahal was having fun with KKR fielding coach Dishant Yagnik during the KKR vs PBKS match at Eden Gardens.

Yuzi Chahal was playfully beating him, just for fun. 😄 pic.twitter.com/AOo9DmwV8e

— Sonu (@Cricket_live247) April 7, 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bat first against Punjab Kings. Xavier Bartlett used the overcast conditions well to dismiss Finn Allen and Cameron Green early. The home side was at 25/2 in 3.4 overs before rain stopped play.

Groundsmen quickly covered the Eden Gardens pitch as strong winds and heavy rain arrived. The rain stopped briefly and covers were removed, but showers returned soon. Water near the boundary created unsafe outfield conditions, making it impossible to resume play.

Match umpires conducted multiple inspections before calling off the game with the consent of both captains. Kolkata Knight Riders earned one point after their two losses, while Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings remained unbeaten this season.

Yuzvendra Chahal Remains Key For Punjab Kings In IPL 2026

Punjab Kings rely on Yuzvendra Chahal during the ongoing IPL campaign. The franchise retained the premier leg-spinner for a massive ₹18 crore. Chahal brings valuable experience and balance to a bowling attack dominated by pacers.

In IPL 2026, he has taken 3 wickets in three matches at an average of 16.33 and an economy rate of 7.00, with best figures of 2/28.

The leg-spinner remains the leading wicket-taker in IPL history, with 224 wickets in 177 matches while representing Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Punjab Kings.

During the 2024 season, Yuzvendra Chahal became the first player to cross the 200-wicket mark. He has also taken eight four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. Chahal won the Purple Cap in 2022 after picking up 27 wickets for Rajasthan Royals.

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