Jaipur: A rain-hit clash in the Indian Premier League 2026 turned into a thrilling 11-over contest as Rajasthan Royals registered a convincing 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians in Guwahati, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament.
Rain Curtails Match, RR Make the Most
After a delay of over three hours due to rain, the game was reduced to 11 overs per side, with a shortened powerplay of just 3.2 overs. Batting first, Rajasthan Royals capitalised brilliantly, posting an imposing 150/3—an above-par total in the truncated format.
Jaiswal’s Blazing Knock Steals the Show
The standout performance came from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered a sensational 77 off just 32 balls. His innings, laced with clean hitting and fearless stroke play, set the tone early and left Mumbai’s bowlers searching for answers.
Jaiswal brought up his half-century in just 23 deliveries, dominating both pace and swing with remarkable ease.
Powerplay Assault Sets the Platform
Rajasthan’s aggressive intent was evident from the outset. The opening over from Deepak Chahar went for 22 runs, while even experienced bowlers like Trent Boult were unable to stem the flow.
Youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi also made a quick impact with a fearless cameo, including two sixes off Jasprit Bumrah, before being run out.
Late Surge Lifts RR to 150
Despite a brief slowdown in the middle overs, Rajasthan accelerated in the death overs. Jaiswal capped off the innings in style, hammering three consecutive boundaries in the final over bowled by Shardul Thakur.
MI’s Chase Falters Early
Chasing 151 in a shortened game, Mumbai Indians never found momentum. Jofra Archer struck early to dismiss Ryan Rickelton, while Sandeep Sharma continued his dominance over Rohit Sharma, dismissing him for the sixth time in IPL history with a pinpoint yorker.
Mumbai slumped to 30/3 in the early overs, putting them on the back foot.
Middle-Order Collapse Seals the Game
The situation worsened as Ravi Bishnoi struck twice in an over, removing Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma. At 46/5 within five overs, the chase was effectively over.
Though Sherfane Rutherford attempted a late counterattack with a quickfire 25 off 8 balls, his dismissal—courtesy of a brilliant low catch by Sandeep Sharma—ended Mumbai’s hopes.
Bowling Discipline Guides RR to Victory
Sandeep Sharma emerged as the standout bowler with three crucial wickets, while Bishnoi’s double strike ensured Rajasthan maintained control throughout the innings.
Despite a tidy spell from AM Ghazanfar for Mumbai, the lack of partnerships and early setbacks proved too costly.
A Complete Team Performance
Rajasthan Royals’ all-round effort—led by Jaiswal’s explosive batting and disciplined bowling—ensured a comfortable 27-run win. The match highlighted their strong form and balance, making them one of the teams to watch in IPL 2026.
