In Match 13 of the Indian Premier League 2026, Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 27 runs in a rain-shortened 11-over contest at Guwahati.
RR posted a strong total of 150/3 in 11 overs, riding on a blistering innings from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who smashed 77 runs off just 32 balls and was named Player of the Match. He was well supported by aggressive top-order hitting, which set the tone early in the shortened game.
In response, MI struggled under pressure and were restricted to 123/9 in 11 overs, falling short by 27 runs. Despite a late counterattack from Sherfane Rutherford (25 off 8 balls), the collapse in the middle order proved costly.
Key Moments
- RR openers dominated the powerplay with aggressive stroke play.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a first-ball six off Jasprit Bumrah.
- MI kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
- Rutherford’s late cameo wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
Key Stats
RR: 150/3 (11 overs)
MI: 123/9 (11 overs)
Result: RR won by 27 runs
Top Performers:
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 77 (32)
Sherfane Rutherford – 25 (8)
Ravi Bishnoi – Purple Cap holder
Bowling Highlights (RR):
Ravi Bishnoi – 2 wickets
Nandre Burger – 2 wickets
Sandeep Sharma – 2 wickets
Notably, MI’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless.
Hardik Pandya Fitness Update
MI captain Hardik Pandya returned to the playing XI after fitness concerns ahead of the match, but his presence could not prevent the defeat.
Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opened the innings, followed by captain Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel, while the bowling unit featured Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma and Nandre Burger.
Mumbai Indians (MI): Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan opened the batting, with Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and captain Hardik Pandya forming the core, supported by Tim David and Nehal Wadhera, while the bowling attack included Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla and Akash Madhwal.
