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Match 69, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
, May 24, 2026
175/9
(20.0/20)
205/8
(20.0/20)
Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 30 runs
% Chance to Win
MI
RR
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Goodbye, Mumbai - That's a wrap from the City of Dreams this season. A convincing win for the Rajasthan Royals confirms their playoff berth. They had a season of ups and downs. Started with four back-to-back wins initially but then failed to string a streak of wins in the mid season. Lost a few too many games at home, Jaipur, but with three back-to-back wins to close out their league phase, they ensured the last spot is theirs. They will now head to Mullanpur to play the Eliminator against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, 27th May. The Mumbai Indians will aim to come back strongly next season, but they do manage to avoid the wooden spoon, finishing 9th this year. Well then, a highly entertaining game comes to an end. But cricketing action is far from being over as the Kolkata Knight Riders are up against the Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens in the evening game. With RR qualifying, the final league fixture of IPL 2026 is just more of a dead rubber. You can simply switch the tabs to follow all the updates from that game. But from here, we sign off. Take care.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - For his monumental all-round effort, JOFRA ARCHER receives the award. He scored a crucial cameo of 32 (15) and bowled an exceptional spell of 3/17 in 4 overs. On his season, Archer is measured. He admits that he does not think this is his best, but every time he takes the ball, he focuses on hitting good areas. Says that the rewards do not always come, but he is glad it clicked on a day that truly mattered. He is at peace with getting hit off a good delivery as he calls it a part of the game. On his bowling approach, he reveals the coaching staff told him early in the season to ditch the pace-off stuff. Explains that the logic is simple, that bowling with pace on gives more margin for error. Admits that you will deal with edges from time to time, but it is the safer option more often than not. On batting up the order, he admits he was not expecting it, especially with the impact sub rule in play. Shares that when the head coach told him to put his pads on, it caught him off guard. He is quick to add that he considers himself an all-rounder, even if the world insists on calling him a bowler. On how his body is holding up, he keeps it brief by saying it is all good and he is doing alright.
The captain of the Rajasthan Royals - Riyan Parag, on the win, says it always feels good when things go to plan, but he is quick to add that, qualification aside, there is still plenty to improve on. He details his thinking on Jadeja's role clearly. On that surface, having two batters both striking at 100 was not going to work. Says that he wanted one to take the initiative and the risks while the other dug in, and he notes Jadeja is as reliable as they come at the back end. He says that he knew Jadeja would get them at least 25 off 10, and he did exactly that. On his captaincy approach, he admits to making a lot of brave calls this season and says that is simply how he leads, at RR or back home with Assam. Accepts that the levels differ, but the instinct does not. He is firm that the call to bring Archer into the 16th over was no gamble. He had thought it through and was convinced there was only one man who could get Hardik out. It was Jofra, it paid off, and that says it all. He admits he does not hand out praise easily, deliberately so, to keep egos in check. But tonight, he says, Yash and Brijesh earn it. He singles out Brijesh for bouncing back despite sporadic game time, and calls Punja's journey from net bowler to lead spinner nothing short of remarkable. He hopes they have one more game in them, and then two more after that. He is honest about his own fitness, admitting he is far from fit and that everything tonight was mental. Reveals that he was not even supposed to play this game. He notes Jofra is fine, strong as a rock, and adds that Jadeja has his niggles but has got the sword in his hand. A warrior, he says, who will be back strongly. On the qualification, he admits RR should have sealed it earlier and left it too late. He feels they left a lot on the table this season, but hopes they take the lessons forward and put up a better show when it matters most.
... Time for the post-match Presentation ...
RR scraped their way beyond 200 - Far from their best, Rajasthan Royals still found a way past the 200-run mark. Jaiswal got a start but fell early, Sooryavanshi failed for once, and Parag went cheaply to leave RR wobbling at 54 for 3 at the end of the powerplay. Every time they threatened to build something, a wicket fell at a crucial stage, and they never quite got the partnership the innings needed. Jurel steadied one end while Shanaka chipped in with a breezy knock, and then Archer, promoted at number 7, blazed 32 off just 15 balls. Jadeja came in as the Impact Sub and finished things off with a crucial cameo. No single big contributor, but 111 off the last ten and 73 off the final five got them to a defendable total. Mumbai were decent enough without Bumrah, with Chahar, Bosch and Jacks accounting for the top three, though Ghazanfar got taken down, and a Shardul no-ball cost them dearly at the death.
Hard fight till the end - This collapse forced MI into yet another rebuild, but Hardik had other ideas. He came out full throttle from ball one, and Parag gifting him a life only added fuel to the fire. A couple of brutal overs swung the momentum back MI's way, with SKY ticking along steadily at the other end before bringing up his fifty. RR's middle-over woes continued to haunt them as MI plundered 98 in the 7th to 15th over phase, and the game was slipping fast. But Parag had been busy with his bowling changes, shuffling his options smartly to keep RR in the hunt. The masterstroke came when Archer was thrown the ball to bowl out in the 16th over, and he delivered exactly when it mattered most, sending Hardik back to end a partnership that was threatening to run away with the game. But with SKY still out there, MI had the hopes of winning, but his dismissal shut the door completely and it all unravelled quickly in the end for the hosts.
An early dent followed by a rebuild - MI had the worst possible start as they lost their top four inside the Powerplay and were on the mat already. With Archer, Burger and Brijesh running a riot with the new ball, the hosts were reduced to 38/4. MI could have been effectively 5 down if Brijesh had hung on to SKY's catch while batting on 27. MI needed some stability, which they eventually found through SKY and Jacks as the two battled hard through the middle overs in an alliance of 63 runs. Just when MI were gathering steam in the chase, Yash Punja put an end to that partnership, which reduced MI to 101/5.
From the coach himself - The head coach of the Rajasthan Royals, Kumar Sangakkara, is up for a chat. On the strategies made during the last Strategic Break, Sangakkara says it was purely about holding to the plan and keeping nerves in check. He feels the side that handles pressure better wins those moments, and he believes all his bowlers answered that call. Mentions that Jofra, Nandre, Brijesh, and both spinners were spot on and also praises the fielding effort. On promoting Archer up the order, he is candid. Admits that it is always guesswork, and is great when it works and ugly when it does not. Details that the plan was for Archer to take the risks early, then leave Ferreira and Dubey to finish off against bowlers wilting in the heat. Points that Ferreira fell, but Jadeja coming in and delivering with a bad elbow was a welcome bonus. On Archer, he says Jofra has been deeply invested in the team all season, helping those around him and spearheading the bowling attack from day one. Tells that he bowled brilliantly, but it was his batting that was truly exceptional. On Yash Punja, he calls him an interesting pick. Shares that Punja has been in the RR nets for three years, and also points to his height, the revs he generates, and his composure under pressure as the reasons they backed him. He acknowledges Bishnoi has had to sit out because of that call, but the way Punja bowled to seasoned batters on a good batting surface was excellent. He wants to see him grow and is clear about the philosophy as RR pick ability, not age.
The captain of the Mumbai Indians - Hardik Pandya says that it was quite hot, and their bowlers did well. The target was chasable, but they lost quick wickets at the start. Adds that the ball was coming nicely on the bat, and it didn't change much. On conceding 73 in the last five overs, he keeps it simple. He says cutting out one or two boundaries in that phase can make all the difference. About his fitness, he says everything is fine physically. He admits it was a nice change to just walk out and enjoy a game purely as a batter.
The Royals march through - There were times in this game when RR were tested hard and pushed to their limits with the bat and ball both, but they found a way through and stood tall in crunch moments when it mattered most. The Rajasthan Royals become the fourth and the final team to qualify for the playoffs and that also means that the Punjab Kings and the Kolkata Knight Riders are officially knocked out of the competition. A tough end for the Mumbai Indians in what has been a season to forget. They worked hard to end their campaign on a high in front of the home crowd but it just wasn't to be. This also marks their fifth defeat at the Wankhede this year.
End Of The Over 20 : 175/9
6 Runs
- 419.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 119.4
- 119.5
- 019.6
S. Thakur
10 (11)
AM Ghazanfar
2 (3)
D. Shanaka
2-0-21-0
19.6
0
Dasun Shanaka To Shardul Thakur
And it's done and dusted. Rajasthan Royals are through to the playoffs. Yorker, wide of off, Shardul Thakur looks to play the reverse ramp but misses. The camera pans toward Riyan Parag, who has his arms aloft, and he looks at the heavens with a sigh of huge relief. Celebrations begin in the RR camp as they comprehensively beat MI by 30 runs.
19.5
1
Dasun Shanaka To AM Ghazanfar
Another one full and around off, AM Ghazanfar hits this in the air but well short of Yashasvi Jaiswal at long off for a run.
19.4
1
Dasun Shanaka To Shardul Thakur
Full and around off, Shardul Thakur tucks this down to long on for a single.
19.3
0
Dasun Shanaka To Shardul Thakur
Yorker, around off, Shardul Thakur jams this out.
19.2
0
Dasun Shanaka To Shardul Thakur
Low full toss, on middle and leg, Shardul Thakur hits this to long on and denies the option of a single.
19.1
4
Dasun Shanaka To Shardul Thakur
FOUR! Finds the gap! Full toss, wide of off, Shardul Thakur drives this through the gap towards the right of the fielder at extra cover for a boundary.
Final over coming up. Dasun Shanaka (1-0-15-0) will wrap it up.
End Of The Over 19 : 169/9
3 Runs
- 118.1
- 018.2
- W 18.3
- 118.4
- 118.5
- 018.6
AM Ghazanfar
1 (2)
S. Thakur
5 (6)
B. Sharma
4-0-26-2
18.6
0
Brijesh Sharma To AM Ghazanfar
Good length, around off, AM Ghazanfar swings early and gets beaten all ends up.
18.5
1
Brijesh Sharma To Shardul Thakur
Slower one, full and wide of off, Shardul Thakur drives this through covers for a single.
18.4
1
Brijesh Sharma To AM Ghazanfar
Back of a length, around off, AM Ghazanfar punches this to sweeper cover for one.
Rajasthan Royals are just one wicket away from making it to the playoffs. AM Ghazanfar is the last man in for MI.
18.3
W
Brijesh Sharma To Deepak Chahar OUT!
OUT! LBW! An excellent, dipping slower one, low full toss, on middle and off, Deepak Chahar once again plays for the pace on delivery and gets beaten. The ball hits the batter on his front pad and just an appeal is what the umpire was waiting to raise his finger. Deepak turns and starts to walk towards the dugout but opts for a review purely in hope of a miracle. Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball hitting the roots of middle and off. Deepak Chahar continues to walk back.
18.2
0
Brijesh Sharma To Deepak Chahar
Slower one, short and wide of off, Deepak Chahar clears his front foot and swings at it but the bat arrives early and the ball comes late.
18.1
1
Brijesh Sharma To Shardul Thakur
Yorker, around off, Shardul Thakur tucks this away through mid on for one.
Last 2 overs left. MI need 40 runs. Brijesh Sharma (3-0-23-1) will bowl the penultimate over and will bowl out.
End Of The Over 18 : 166/8
11 Runs
- 017.1
- 1 WD 17.2
- 117.2
- 1 WD 17.3
- W 17.3
- 217.4
- 617.5
- 017.6
D. Chahar
8 (3)
S. Thakur
3 (4)
N. Burger
4-0-43-2
17.6
0
Nandre Burger To Deepak Chahar
On a length, around off, going across the batter. Deepak swings and misses.
17.5
6
Nandre Burger To Deepak Chahar
SIX! Out of the park from Deepak. On a length, around off, Deepak Chahar gets inside the line of the ball and smashes this out of the park towards the cow corner region for a massive biggie. MI needs more such hits.
17.4
2
Nandre Burger To Deepak Chahar
DROPPED! Good length, wide of off, Deepak Chahar looks to swing it out of the park but miscues this off the cue end towards the right of Jofra Archer at the mid on region. Jofra moves to his right and puts in a dive, but doesn't grab hold of it. Jofra falls a bit awkwardly on his right knee and yells in frustration. He eventually stands up and is moving well. A couple taken.
MI are left shellshocked with the slide. And with SKY dismissed, that brings Deepak Chahar to the crease at number 10.
17.3
W
Nandre Burger To Suryakumar Yadav OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! This probably seals the final spot in the playoffs with RR taking the wicket of Surya in this situation. Slower and into the deck, around off, Suryakumar Yadav puts a lot of muscle behind this but hits this off the bottom edge and straight back into the hands of Nandre Burger in his follow-through. Nandre doesn't drop it and ends up grabbing it to his left around the waist. The ball threatens to burst through, but Burger manages to cling on. Suryakumar Yadav departs and with him, the game slips almost beyond reach for the Mumbai Indians.
So far, it's been a fantastic over from Burger.
17.3
wd
Nandre Burger To Suryakumar Yadav
WIDE! Short and a bit too high on the batter, around middle and leg. Suryakumar Yadav steps inside to target the shorter side but misses. Wided. Riyan Parag first gestures to go upstairs for a check on the wide ball but he bails out eventually.
17.2
1
Nandre Burger To Shardul Thakur
Nandre bowls this full and into the line of the stumps. Shardul Thakur flicks this to long on for one.
17.2
wd
Nandre Burger To Shardul Thakur
WIDE! Short and wide outside off, Shardul Thakur swings and misses but the ball was way too wide of off and the umpire stretches his arms to signal wide. Burger with a quizzical look.
17.1
0
Nandre Burger To Shardul Thakur
Good length, going across the batter, around off. Shardul Thakur looks to heave it across the line but misses out.
How good was that over from Yash! Just 5 runs from it and a wicket. Mumbai Indians need 51 runs from 18 balls. Nandre Burger is back on. His figures read 3-0-32-1 so far.
End Of The Over 17 : 155/7
5 Runs
- 116.1
- 116.2
- W 16.3
- 116.4
- 116.5
- 116.6
S. Thakur
2 (2)
S. Yadav
60 (41)
Y. Punja
4-0-44-2
16.6
1
Yash Punja To Shardul Thakur
Excellent over at a crucial junction in this contest by Yash Punja. Short and wide of off, Shardul Thakur miscues this off the cue end towards Jofra at long off for a single.
16.5
1
Yash Punja To Suryakumar Yadav
Pushed through, close to the pads of SKY. The batter tucks this through mid-wicket for a single.
16.4
1
Yash Punja To Shardul Thakur
Tossed up, around off, Shardul Thakur hammers this down the ground for just a run. This was boundary-bound, but an excellent fielding effort by Jofra Archer, who runs to his right from long off and puts in a dive to keep it down to just one.
Impressive stuff by Punja. And the climb gets steeper for MI, with the asking rate nearing 16. The Royals can feel that they have one step into the playoffs. That's because SKY is still out there. Shardul Thakur is the new batter in for MI.
16.3
W
Yash Punja To Corbin Bosch OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another excellent delivery from Yash as he lands this around that nagging length, on middle and off. This was a slider from Punja. Corbin Bosch clears his front foot and plants this towards his leg side and has a wild swing at it. Gets it away from the bottom of his bat towards the right of the boundary rider at the deep mid-wicket fence. Donovan Ferreira moves to his right, puts in the dive and takes a good low catch. Punja gets his second wicket and MI are 152/7.
16.2
1
Yash Punja To Suryakumar Yadav
Slightly back of a good length, on top of off. Suryakumar Yadav cuts this towards deep point for a run.
16.1
1
Yash Punja To Corbin Bosch
Wrong'un, around off, short of a length. Corbin Bosch pulls this towards the deep mid-wicket fielder for a single.
RR have managed to string in some quiet overs and have conceded just 19 runs in the last 3 overs. Yash Punja (3-0-39-1) is back on.
End Of The Over 16 : 150/6
3 Runs
- 115.1
- 015.2
- 115.3
- W 15.4
- 015.5
- 115.6
C. Bosch
1 (2)
S. Yadav
58 (39)
J. Archer
4-0-17-3
15.6
1
Jofra Archer To Corbin Bosch
Outstanding from Jofra Archer! 3 runs and a wicket. Length again, on off, Corbin Bosch steers it to point for a single. 150 UP FOR MI!
15.5
0
Jofra Archer To Corbin Bosch
Excellent over so far from Jofra Archer! Good length, on off, Corbin Bosch pushes it to mid off.
Archer does exactly what he was brought on for. MI need 57 runs from 26 balls. Corbin Bosch is in at number 8.
15.4
W
Jofra Archer To Hardik Pandya OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! A much-needed wicket for Rajasthan Royals as the dangerous Hardik Pandya departs. Jofra Archer bangs it short, on off, Hardik Pandya takes a step forward and looks to loft it, but gets a splice. The ball balloons in the air towards long on. Nandre Burger settles under it and completes the catch. Mumbai Indians are 149/6 after 15.3 overs.
15.3
1
Jofra Archer To Suryakumar Yadav
Good length, on off, Suryakumar Yadav tries to loft it but miscues it to mid-wicket for just a single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end as he sees Suryakumar Yadav walking to the other end. Jofra Archer had his eyes off the ball as well and the ball hits his left leg.
15.2
0
Jofra Archer To Suryakumar Yadav
This is good bowling! He bangs it short, on off, Suryakumar Yadav tries to pull it but misses. Jofra Archer has started his over well.
15.1
1
Jofra Archer To Hardik Pandya
Jofra Archer bowls a fuller one, outside off, Hardik Pandya drives it to extra cover for just a single.
STRATEGIC BREAK! This game is poised nicely as the Mumbai Indians still need 59 runs from 30 balls. These two have added 46 runs together in quick time and Hardik especially has batted proactively. The Royals need to break this stand as quickly as possible or else the game will slip away completely, even if any one of these two blokes stays till the end. Archer's got one, Brijesh and Burger both have one left. So a couple of overs will need to be utilised either through spin or Shanaka if need be. And it will be Jofra Archer who will bowl out now. His figures read 3-0-14-2 so far. He will have to pinch in a wicket here, as a quiet over won't bother these two. Let's see how it pans out...
End Of The Over 15 : 147/5
8 Runs
- 414.1
- 114.2
- 014.3
- 114.4
- 114.5
- 114.6
H. Pandya
33 (13)
S. Yadav
57 (37)
B. Sharma
3-0-23-1
14.6
1
Brijesh Sharma To Hardik Pandya
Excellent over from Brijesh Sharma! Bangs it short, on off, Hardik Pandya tugs it to mid-wicket for a single.
Slight halt as there are some bottles thrown near the ropes from the crowd, which are being cleared off. Good to continue.
14.5
1
Brijesh Sharma To Suryakumar Yadav
Too full, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav slaps it to point. Nandre Burger dives to his right and makes a good stop. Keeps it to just a single.
14.4
1
Brijesh Sharma To Hardik Pandya
Good comeback from Brijesh Sharma after conceding the boundary off the first ball. Much fuller, on off, Hardik Pandya drives it through extra cover for a single.
14.3
0
Brijesh Sharma To Hardik Pandya
A low full toss, on off, Hardik Pandya taps it to the fielder at cover.
14.2
1
Brijesh Sharma To Suryakumar Yadav
Much fuller again, on off, Suryakumar Yadav looks to loft it but miscues it over mid on for a single.
14.1
4
Brijesh Sharma To Suryakumar Yadav
FOUR! Top shot! A tad fuller, on off, Suryakumar Yadav moves to his off side, gets down on one knee, and scoops it over short fine leg for a boundary.
After 14 overs, MI are 139/5. RR, at the same stage, were 122/5. Brijesh Sharma (2-0-15-1) is back into the attack, replacing Dasun Shanaka.
End Of The Over 14 : 139/5
8 Runs
- 413.1
- 113.2
- 113.3
- 113.4
- 013.5
- 113.6
S. Yadav
51 (34)
H. Pandya
31 (10)
N. Burger
3-0-32-1
13.6
1
Nandre Burger To Suryakumar Yadav
A tad fuller, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav steers it through point for a single.
13.5
0
Nandre Burger To Suryakumar Yadav
A slower bouncer, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav tries to play an uppercut but misses.
13.4
1
Nandre Burger To Hardik Pandya
Slightly shorter, on leg, Hardik Pandya flicks it through backward square leg for a single.
13.3
1
Nandre Burger To Suryakumar Yadav
Fifty up for Suryakumar Yadav! From 32 balls. His second half-century of this season. Back of a length, on off, Suryakumar Yadav punches it to short cover for a single. The crowd erupts at the Wankhede but SKY's celebration is a muted one as he knows the job is far from being done. Being dropped on 27 earlier in the innings, this has been a fantastic and responsible knock from him.
13.2
1
Nandre Burger To Hardik Pandya
Back of a length, on off, Hardik Pandya slaps it past the right of mid off for a single.
13.1
4
Nandre Burger To Hardik Pandya
FOUR! Hardik Pandya is playing a blinder here! Short ball from Nandre Burger, outside off, Hardik Pandya latches onto it and drills it past long off as the ball races away to the fence in a flash.
37 runs from the last 2 overs and MI are back in with a chance here. They need 75 runs from 42 balls. And Nandre Burger (2-0-24-1) is summoned back into the attack, replacing Yash Punja.
End Of The Over 13 : 131/5
15 Runs
- 212.1
- 1 WD 12.2
- 112.2
- 412.3
- 412.4
- 212.5
- 112.6
H. Pandya
25 (7)
S. Yadav
49 (31)
D. Shanaka
1-0-15-0
12.6
1
Dasun Shanaka To Hardik Pandya
Good length, on middle, Hardik Pandya knocks it down to long on for a single.
12.5
2
Dasun Shanaka To Hardik Pandya
A tad fuller, on middle and leg, Hardik Pandya helps it through short fine leg for a brace. 14 runs off the over already with still a ball to go...
12.4
4
Dasun Shanaka To Hardik Pandya
FOUR MORE! Back-to-back boundaries from the MI skipper. He is on a mission. Slower one, on middle, Hardik Pandya stays in his crease and pulls it in the gap through the right of mid-wicket for yet another boundary.
12.3
4
Dasun Shanaka To Hardik Pandya
FOUR! This is some batting from Hardik Pandya! Hard length, on middle and leg, Hardik Pandya rocks back and plays a short arm jab through mid-wicket for a boundary.
12.2
1
Dasun Shanaka To Suryakumar Yadav
Slows it up, a tad fuller, on leg. Suryakumar Yadav helps it to short fine leg for a single.
12.2
wd
Dasun Shanaka To Suryakumar Yadav
Wide! Sprays it down the leg side, Suryakumar Yadav looks to flick it but misses. Wide called.
12.1
2
Dasun Shanaka To Suryakumar Yadav
Dasun Shanaka bangs it short, on leg, Suryakumar Yadav plays an uppercut over the keeper's head for a brace.
End Of The Over 12 : 116/5
22 Runs
- 111.1
- 611.2
- W 11.3
- 211.4
- 611.5
- 1 WD 11.6
- 611.6
H. Pandya
14 (3)
S. Yadav
46 (29)
Y. Punja
3-0-39-1
11.6
6
Yash Punja To Hardik Pandya
SIX! Pandya on the charge! Punja bowls it full and slides on middle and leg. Hardik makes room by clearing his front leg and slogs it massively over deep mid-wicket for half a dozen more. Struck right from the meat of the bat. 22 runs off the over. Just the one MI were looking for.
11.6
wd
Yash Punja To Hardik Pandya
WIDE! Too flat and wide outside off. Pandya tries to pick the bones out of it and looks to hit it over cover, but misses.
11.5
6
Yash Punja To Hardik Pandya
SIX! Gets hold of it, does Pandya! Serves it up there with some flight. Full and around off. Hardik Pandya lets the ball dip and turn and plants the front foot ahead before hammering it down the ground for a cracking six.
11.4
2
Yash Punja To Hardik Pandya
In the air and DROPPED! Riyan Parag has shelled one and he is looking in some discomfort. A tough chance though. Full marks for the effort. Yash Punja floats one up around the fourth stump, inviting the big shot. Pandya clears his front leg and goes hard across the line, but it is a rash swing and he slices it high into the off side. Parag, running back from extra cover, gets both hands to it while diving, but can only push it away. The converging deep point fielder mops it up. Two taken. A lucky escape for Hardik.
Outwalks the skipper of Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya. MI still needs 105 runs to spoil RR's party off 51 balls.
11.3
W
Yash Punja To Will Jacks OUT!
OUT! MISTIMED HIGH UP AND TAKEN! A big, big moment in the game. Punja breaks the 63-run partnership. Brave bowling this actually by Yash. He lands it full and outside off, but this time, he gets a good grip as the ball turns away with some bounce. Will Jacks again goes down on a knee to tonk it downtown, but only manages a massive top edge. The ball balloons high up in the air, towards the right of the bowler. Dhruv Jurel calls for his catch, runs all the way from behind the stumps. Seeing that, Yash just bails out and lets Jurel take the catch.
11.2
6
Yash Punja To Will Jacks
SIX! Goes the distance! Drops it fuller, does Yash, wide outside off. Will Jacks gets the chance to free his arms. Stretches forward by planting his back knee into the pitch and hoists it gun-barrel straight down the ground for a mammoth six. Jacks moves to 33 off 17. 100 UP FOR MUMBAI INDIANS!
11.1
1
Yash Punja To Suryakumar Yadav
Floats it up, full and outside off. Suryakumar Yadav tries to muscle it over the off side, but loses his shape while trying to hit it too hard and gets an inside edge. The ball squirts away to long on for just a run.
End Of The Over 11 : 94/4
4 Runs
- 010.1
- 110.2
- 110.3
- 110.4
- 110.5
- 010.6
W. Jacks
27 (16)
S. Yadav
45 (28)
B. Sharma
2-0-15-1
10.6
0
Brijesh Sharma To Will Jacks
He does close out well. Just 4 runs from the over. Outside off, on a length, Jacks cuts it off the back foot to backward point.
10.5
1
Brijesh Sharma To Suryakumar Yadav
Off cutter again, full and around off. Suryakumar Yadav leans ahead and pushes it wide of cover for a single. So far, so good by Brijesh. Can he close out well, though?
10.4
1
Brijesh Sharma To Will Jacks
Short of a good length, slower one at 110.9 kph, outside off. Will Jacks rides the bounce and knifes it to deep point for a single.
10.3
1
Brijesh Sharma To Suryakumar Yadav
Attacks the pads, on a fuller length. Suryakumar Yadav clips it to deep mid-wicket for an easy run.
10.2
1
Brijesh Sharma To Will Jacks
Full again, speared on middle. Jacks drills along the ground to long off for a single.
10.1
0
Brijesh Sharma To Will Jacks
BEAUTY! Too full and just outside off. It lands and cuts back in sharply. Will Jacks is cut in half as reaches out for it to drive through the off side, but is beaten on the inside edge.
MI are 90/4 at the halfway stage of the second innings. They need 116 runs in the remaining 10 overs now. Brijesh Sharma comes back into the attack, replacing Ravindra Jadeja.
End Of The Over 10 : 90/4
9 Runs
- 19.1
- 69.2
- 09.3
- 19.4
- 19.5
- 09.6
S. Yadav
43 (26)
W. Jacks
25 (12)
Y. Punja
2-0-17-0
9.6
0
Yash Punja To Suryakumar Yadav
Dishes out a short ball and much closer to the batter this time around, just outside off. Suryakumar Yadav tries to play the late cut, but it is too close to execute that and is beaten on the outside edge. Despite being hit for a six, Punja finishes off well, giving just 9 off it.
9.5
1
Yash Punja To Will Jacks
Drops it short and outside off again. Will Jacks rocks back and punches it away to long off for a single.
9.4
1
Yash Punja To Suryakumar Yadav
Short, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav cuts it late to pierce the gap behind square on the off side, but the short third fielder gets across to cut it off. One taken.
9.3
0
Yash Punja To Suryakumar Yadav
A lot flatter around off, full in length. SKY leans ahead and chops it to backward point.
9.2
6
Yash Punja To Suryakumar Yadav
SIX! In the slot and punished! A leg break by Yash, on off, but in the arc on a fuller length. Suryakumar Yadav gets down on a knee and slog sweeps it comfortably over deep mid-wicket for a huge six. With this, Suryakumar Yadav completes 4000 runs for MI overall.
9.1
1
Yash Punja To Will Jacks
Shortish and outside off. Jacks hangs back and slaps it to deep point for a single.
STRATEGIC BREAK! So, according to Harsha Bhogle on air, MI needs to score more than 134 to stay above LSG in 9th place, else they'll finish on 10th. The duo of Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav have stitched a partnership of 43 runs and got MI back into the game. They now need 125 runs from 66 balls. Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to break this stand and get the game under their control once again. Let's see how it pans out...
End Of The Over 9 : 81/4
14 Runs
- 68.1
- 18.2
- 48.3
- 18.4
- 18.5
- 18.6
W. Jacks
23 (10)
S. Yadav
36 (22)
R. Jadeja
2-0-24-0
8.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Will Jacks
Flights on a length, on leg, Jacks knocks it off the back foot to long on for a single. 14 runs off the over.
8.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Suryakumar Yadav
Around off and full, SKY laces it through cover for a single.
8.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Will Jacks
Slightly short, on off, Jacks punches it away to deep cover for a single.
8.3
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Will Jacks
FOUR! Off the top edge and it hurries away! Lands it quite full and on middle, Will Jacks switches his stance to play the reverse sweep, but gets a thick top edge and the ball flies over the keeper, and beats the fielders chasing from short fine leg and short third for a boundary.
8.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Suryakumar Yadav
Full and drifting into the batter, Suryakumar Yadav clips it off the front foot to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
6
Ravindra Jadeja To Suryakumar Yadav
SIX! Handsomely struck. Jadeja lands it short on middle. Suryakumar Yadav backs away and tiptoes down the ground before clobbering it over extra cover and it goes the distance as well.
End Of The Over 8 : 67/4
8 Runs
- 17.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 17.5
- 67.6
W. Jacks
17 (7)
S. Yadav
28 (19)
Y. Punja
1-0-8-0
7.6
6
Yash Punja To Will Jacks
SIX! This partnership is starting to trouble the Rajasthan Royals. Tossed up, on off, Will Jacks goes down on a knee and slog sweeps this deep into the crowd for a massive six towards the deep mid-wicket region.
7.5
1
Yash Punja To Suryakumar Yadav
Full and wide of off, Suryakumar Yadav hammers this towards sweeper cover for one.
7.4
0
Yash Punja To Suryakumar Yadav
DROPPED! SKY gets a lifeline on 27 as Brijesh Sharma has dropped him. A bit too fuller, around off, Suryakumar Yadav looks to get underneath it and flick it over mid-wicket but doesn't get right underneath the ball and ends up chipping it to mid-wicket. Brijesh Sharma times his jump well but just as it has been the case with the ball for Brijesh, the ball slips out of his hands and SKY gets a life.
7.3
0
Yash Punja To Suryakumar Yadav
Flighted, wide of off, Suryakumar Yadav reaches out to work it away with a big stride, but misses to connect.
7.2
0
Yash Punja To Suryakumar Yadav
Slider, around off, Suryakumar Yadav cuts this well but towards point.
7.1
1
Yash Punja To Will Jacks
Short of a length, around off, Will Jacks slaps this to the left of Yashasvi Jaiswal at long off for one.
Mumbai Indians need 147 runs from 78 balls. Spin from both ends now, as Yash Punja is brought into the attack. He replaces Brijesh Sharma.
End Of The Over 7 : 59/4
10 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 66.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 26.6
S. Yadav
27 (15)
W. Jacks
10 (5)
R. Jadeja
1-0-10-0
6.6
2
Ravindra Jadeja To Suryakumar Yadav
A lot quicker and on off, Suryakumar Yadav drives this along the ground towards the left of long off and takes two runs.
6.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Suryakumar Yadav
Pushed through on off, Suryakumar Yadav pushes this straight towards the short cover fielder.
6.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Suryakumar Yadav
Fuller around off, Suryakumar Yadav drills this back to the bowler.
6.3
6
Ravindra Jadeja To Suryakumar Yadav
SIX! Excellent use of the feet. Flighted from Jadeja, around the pads, Suryakumar Yadav steps down the track and smashes this behind the sight screen down the ground for a biggie.
6.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Will Jacks
A lot slower, short and onto the pads, Will Jacks rocks back inside the crease and nudges this towards the left of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at deep mid-wicket for one.
6.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Suryakumar Yadav
Quicker and flatter around off, Suryakumar Yadav punches this to sweeper cover for a single.
Quite a lonnnnng over from Brijesh. And that wraps up the Powerplay. The Royals are clearly ahead in the contest as MI are 49/4. RR, at the same stage, were 54/3. And as the field spreads, it is Ravindra Jadeja's time to roll his arm over. He replaces Jofra Archer.
End Of The Over 6 : 49/4
11 Runs
- W 5.1
- 05.2
- 45.3
- 2 NB 5.4
- 05.4
- 15.5
- 45.6
W. Jacks
9 (4)
S. Yadav
18 (10)
B. Sharma
1-0-11-1
5.6
4
Brijesh Sharma To Will Jacks
FOUR! The over ends with a boundary. Slower one, pitched up, around off, Will Jacks stays leg side to the pitch of the ball and swings at it. Hammers this up and over the fielder at extra cover for a boundary.
5.5
1
Brijesh Sharma To Suryakumar Yadav
Full and onto the pads, Suryakumar Yadav flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.
SKY is down on the ground now as he is hit on the helmet. There will be a mandatory concussion test for him. Out comes the physio once again. Good to go as Suryakumar is back on his feet.
5.4
0
Brijesh Sharma To Suryakumar Yadav
Another painful blow and this time it is a painful one for Suryakumar Yadav. Brijesh Sharma bowls a full toss, fair one below the waist this time. Suryakumar Yadav steps across and looks to ramp this over the fielder at short fine leg. SKY gets it edged back onto his helmet and lands flat on the deck. It looked scary but he is moving well and after a concussion check would be good to continue, it appears.
Oh, dear! That was a hostile delivery from Brijesh. Jacks gets rid of his right glove and is in a lot of pain. The MI physio walks out to check him up. Eventually, Jacks is fine to continue as it seems the magic spray has been applied on the bruised area.
5.4
nb
Brijesh Sharma To Will Jacks
NO BALL! This looks painful for Jacks as he has been hit by a beamer onto the fingers of his bottom hand which is his right hand. Brijesh slips in a high full toss above waist height, around the ribs of Will Jacks. The ball gets lobbed off the glove and drops in the proximity of short fine leg for a single. Will Jacks takes his gloves off and is in some pain. Free Hit up next.
5.3
4
Brijesh Sharma To Will Jacks
FOUR! Jacks opens his account. Back of a length, width on offer. Will Jacks rocks onto his back foot, accepts the width on offer, and just opens his bat face to guide this through the left of the fielder at backward point for four runs.
5.2
0
Brijesh Sharma To Will Jacks
Good length, around off, Will Jacks plays this late and cuts this to backward point for a dot.
Fantastic stuff by the RR pace trio so far. They have MI on the mat already. Out goes Tilak. In walks Will Jacks at number 6.
5.1
W
Brijesh Sharma To Tilak Varma OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! A happy sight for the pacer's fraternity as the off pole goes for a cartwheel. Brijesh Sharma starts around the stumps and bowls it on a length, in the line of the stumps. Tilak Varma looks to punch this up, but does not move his feet at all and is a bit squared up as the ball keeps low and sneaks past the bat to uproot the off stump. Mumbai Indians are 38 for 4, chasing 206 runs.
This has been an excellent Powerplay for the Royals so far. And Brijesh Sharma will close it out. He replaces Nandre Burger.
End Of The Over 5 : 38/3
3 Runs
- 04.1
- 14.2
- 04.3
- 14.4
- 04.5
- 14.6
T. Varma
3 (6)
S. Yadav
17 (8)
J. Archer
3-0-14-2
4.6
1
Jofra Archer To Tilak Varma
Short and into the batter, Tilak Varma goes deep inside the crease, looks to tuck it around the corner on the leg side, but gets squared up and ekes out a leading edge to the off side.
4.5
0
Jofra Archer To Tilak Varma
Jofra hits the deck hard, on middle and off, Tilak Varma defends this towards mid-wicket for no run.
4.4
1
Jofra Archer To Suryakumar Yadav
On a length, around middle and off, Suryakumar Yadav punches away to the fielder at mid on and rotates the strike.
4.3
0
Jofra Archer To Suryakumar Yadav
Back of a length, around off, Suryakumar Yadav pushes this towards mid off. Good bowling in the channel by Jofra Archer.
4.2
1
Jofra Archer To Tilak Varma
Good length, onto the pads, Tilak Varma tucks this through square leg for a single.
4.1
0
Jofra Archer To Tilak Varma
Hard length, on middle and off, Tilak Varma gets behind the line of the ball and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 4 : 35/3
12 Runs
- 13.1
- W 3.2
- 03.3
- 13.4
- 63.5
- 43.6
S. Yadav
16 (6)
T. Varma
1 (2)
N. Burger
2-0-24-1
3.6
4
Nandre Burger To Suryakumar Yadav
FOUR! Through the gap this time! On a length, on middle and leg, Suryakumar Yadav moves a bit forward and flicks it magnificently in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.
3.5
6
Nandre Burger To Suryakumar Yadav
SIX! The trademark Suryakumar Yadav shot! A tad fuller, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav moves to his off side, bends a bit, and whips it over fine leg for a biggie.
3.4
1
Nandre Burger To Tilak Varma
Length again, on middle and leg, Tilak Varma turns it to backward square leg for a single.
3.3
0
Nandre Burger To Tilak Varma
Good length, on off, Tilak Varma pushes it to mid on. He wanted a single but decided against it.
It's going from bad to worse for Mumbai Indians. They need some stability now, as Tilak Varma walks in at number 5.
3.2
W
Nandre Burger To Ryan Rickelton OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Excellent from Nandre Burger, and he gets the better of Ryan Rickelton. Hard length, on off, Ryan Rickelton rocks back and looks to pull it, but fails to keep it along the ground and mistimes it. It gets chipped straight towards Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at mid-wicket, who bends low and takes a good catch. Nandre Burger gets his man and Mumbai Indians are 24/3 after 3.2 overs now. This is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's first catch of the season, according to the on-air commentators.
3.1
1
Nandre Burger To Suryakumar Yadav
A huge mix-up, but eventually the batters, and Ryan Rickelton to be precise, is safe! To be fair, both teams have made an absolute meal of it. Hard length, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav tucks it to short mid-wicket. A bit of a yes-no situation as Suryakumar Yadav sends Ryan Rickelton back who is way more than halfway for a single. The fielder, Brijesh Sharma, has a shy at the bowler's end but misses by a long, long way. And with no one backing up at the stumps, the ball rolls to the leg side, and an overthrow allows the batters to collect a single. Had it been a direct hit, ir even if there was someone beside the stumps to whip the bails off, Ryan Rickelton was nowhere in the frame. Kumar Sangakkara, the head coach of RR, has a blank look on his face. A big chance gone begging for the visitors.
End Of The Over 3 : 23/2
10 Runs
- 12.1
- 42.2
- W 2.3
- 42.4
- 02.5
- 12.6
S. Yadav
5 (3)
R. Rickelton
12 (6)
J. Archer
2-0-11-2
2.6
1
Jofra Archer To Suryakumar Yadav
Slows it up, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav tucks it to wide of mid on for a single.
2.5
0
Jofra Archer To Suryakumar Yadav
Beaten! Short and wide, with a hint of away movement. Suryakumar Yadav swings hard but misses.
2.4
4
Jofra Archer To Suryakumar Yadav
FOUR! Suryakumar Yadav gets off the mark in style! Hard length, on middle and leg, Suryakumar Yadav rocks back and helps it magnificently over short fine leg for a boundary.
Trouble for the hosts early doors. RR on top right now. Suryakumar Yadav is in at number 4.
2.3
W
Jofra Archer To Naman Dhir OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Jofra Archer has the last laugh as he bamboozles Dhir off a beauty. Hard length, on middle and leg, and the ball straightens up just a touch. Naman Dhir makes room and looks to flick it, but the ball beats the outside edge of his willow and clips the top of the leg stump. Naman Dhir walks back into the shed, and Mumbai Indians are 18/2 after 2.3 overs, needing 188 runs.
2.2
4
Jofra Archer To Naman Dhir
FOUR! Streaky from Naman Dhir! Jofra Archer bangs it short, around the right shoulder. Naman Dhir takes a step forward and looks to pull it. Gets a top edge as the ball flies over short third for a boundary.
2.1
1
Jofra Archer To Ryan Rickelton
Too full from Archer, on middle, Ryan Rickelton covers his line and flicks it to mid-wicket for a run.
End Of The Over 2 : 13/1
12 Runs
- 01.1
- 11.2
- 01.3
- 41.4
- 61.5
- 11.6
R. Rickelton
11 (5)
N. Dhir
2 (3)
N. Burger
1-0-12-0
1.6
1
Nandre Burger To Ryan Rickelton
Nandre Burger goes a tad fuller, around off. Ryan Rickelton turns it to square leg for a single.
1.5
6
Nandre Burger To Ryan Rickelton
SIX! High and handsome from Ryan Rickelton! Good length again, on off, Ryan Rickelton stays in his crease and lofts it downtown and over long on for a biggie.
1.4
4
Nandre Burger To Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Ryan Rickelton gets off the mark with a boundary! Hard length, just outside off, Ryan Rickelton rides the bounce and drives it perfectly in the gap through cover for a boundary.
1.3
0
Nandre Burger To Ryan Rickelton
Oh! Hard length, outside off, Ryan Rickelton looks to punch it but gets a thick inside edge. The ball just misses the off pole and goes towards the fielder at short fine leg. Dot.
1.2
1
Nandre Burger To Naman Dhir
Slightly shorter again, on off, Naman Dhir taps it to short cover for a quick single.
1.1
0
Nandre Burger To Naman Dhir
A good start from Nandre Burger as well. Back of a length, outside off, Naman Dhir tries to punch it but gets beaten.
A sensational opening over from Archer. MI need 205 runs from 114 balls. Pace from the other end as well. Here's Nandre Burger.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/1
1 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- W 0.4
- 10.5
- 00.6
R. Rickelton
0 (1)
N. Dhir
1 (1)
J. Archer
1-0-1-1
0.6
0
Jofra Archer To Ryan Rickelton
Much fuller, on off, Ryan Rickelton strides ahead to block straight, but inside edges onto the pads. Top stuff by Archer.
0.5
1
Jofra Archer To Naman Dhir
Back of a length, on middle and leg, Naman Dhir hops a bit and turns it to square leg for a run.
Not the start MI hoped for. Archer with another wicket in his first over. Naman Dhir is in at number 3.
0.4
W
Jofra Archer To Rohit Sharma OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The pressure was mounting after three dot balls, and Jofra Archer made the most out of it. A tad fuller from Jofra Archer, just outside off, with a hint of away movement. Rohit Sharma stays in his crease and looks to loft it across the line, but closes the bat face early. The ball straightens and kisses the outside edge of Rohit Sharma's blade and goes behind towards the keeper, Dhruv Jurel, who makes no mistake. Rohit Sharma is left stunned and stares at the crease before he walks back for a duck. MI are 0/1, chasing 206.
0.3
0
Jofra Archer To Rohit Sharma
Three dots in a row from Jofra Archer! He bowls it on the back of a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.
0.2
0
Jofra Archer To Rohit Sharma
Beaten! Archer drags his length back, outside off. Rohit Sharma lazily swings his bat away from his body, but misses as the ball zips past the outside edge.
0.1
0
Jofra Archer To Rohit Sharma
A dot to start. Jofra Archer goes full, on middle, Rohit Sharma tries to flick it but miscues it to the point fielder.
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Match Info
- Venue Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Weather Clear
- Toss Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field
- Result Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 30 runs
- Player of the Match Jofra Archer
- Umpire Rohan Pandit (IND), Tony Emmatty (IND) and Amit Rana (IND)
- Referee Daniel Manohar (IND)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Rajasthan 205/8 in 20.0 overs
- Rajasthan 200/8 in 19.4 overs
- Rajasthan 151/6 in 16.2 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 119/5 in 13.0 overs
- Rajasthan 100/4 in 10.4 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 84/3 in 9.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Rajasthan 54/3
- Rajasthan 50/2 in 5.4 overs
- Referral 1 (1.3 ovs): MUM against Y Jaiswal (LBW) Unsuccessful (MUM: 2, RAJ: 2) (Retained)
- Referral 1 (18.3 ovs): D Chahar against RAJ (LBW) Unsuccessful (MUM: 1, RAJ: 2)
- D Chahar dropped on 0 by J Archer in 17.4 overs
- Mumbai 150/6 in 16.0 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Mumbai 147/5 in 15.0 overs
- S Yadav T20 fifty: 50 runs in 31 balls (4x2) (6x4)
- H Pandya dropped on 0 by R Parag in 11.4 overs
- Mumbai 101/4 in 11.2 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 26 balls between S Yadav (25) and W Jacks (24)
- Strategic Time-out: Mumbai 81/4 in 9.0 overs
- S Yadav dropped on 26 by B Sharma in 7.3 overs
- Mumbai 50/4 in 6.1 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Mumbai 49/4
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