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RR vs MI IPL 2026 Highlights: Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their strong form in IPL 2026 by registering their third consecutive victory. The Riyan Parag-led side defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 27 runs in a rain-affected match played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.
The game was reduced to 11 overs per side due to heavy rain, but Rajasthan’s aggressive batting and disciplined bowling helped them dominate the contest.
Who Won Yesterday IPL 2026 Match?
Rajasthan Royals won yesterday’s IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians by 27 runs.
The rain-shortened contest saw Rajasthan dominate both with the bat and ball. The victory marked RR’s third consecutive win this season, while Mumbai Indians suffered their second straight defeat in the tournament.
RR vs MI Match Summary - IPL 2026
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians
- Date: April 7, 2026
- Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs
- Overs: 11 overs per side (rain affected)
- Top Performers: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Rajasthan Royals Explosive Start with the Bat
After losing the toss, Rajasthan Royals were asked to bat first. Openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave their team a flying start.
Jaiswal attacked right from the first over, smashing 22 runs off Deepak Chahar, while Suryavanshi hit a six off the first ball from Jasprit Bumrah.
The opening pair powered RR past 50 runs within three overs, putting Mumbai under early pressure.
Top RR Batting Performances
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 77* runs off 32 balls (10 fours, 4 sixes)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 39 runs off 14 balls (1 four, 5 sixes)
Suryavanshi was dismissed by Shardul Thakur, and Dhruv Jurel followed soon after. However, Jaiswal continued his aggressive innings and guided RR to a massive 151-run target in just 11 overs.
A hat-trick of wins and yet to be beaten! 🩷#RR light up Guwahati with a phenomenal 2️⃣7️⃣ run win over #MI to take the top spot on the points table 👏
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 7, 2026
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Mumbai Indians Batting Collapse in the Chase
Chasing a challenging 151-run target, Mumbai Indians had a terrible start.
Jofra Archer removed Ryan Rickelton for 8 runs in the very first over. Soon after, Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed for just 6 runs.
Mumbai hoped for a recovery from Rohit Sharma, but he was dismissed by Sandeep Sharma for only 5 runs.
Key MI Batting Scores
- Ryan Rickelton - 8
- Suryakumar Yadav - 6
- Rohit Sharma - 5
- Hardik Pandya - 9
- Tilak Varma - 14
Mumbai kept losing wickets regularly and never built a strong partnership. Eventually, MI finished at 123/9 in 11 overs, falling 27 runs short.
Match Heroes - Jaiswal and Suryavanshi
The highlight of the match was the explosive batting by the RR openers.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 77 runs.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a quick 39 runs off just 14 balls, giving RR a dream start.
Their partnership set the tone for Rajasthan’s victory.
IPL 2026 Form Update
- Rajasthan Royals: Third consecutive win
- Mumbai Indians: Second straight defeat
RR’s strong batting and disciplined bowling helped them dominate the match despite the shortened format.
RR vs MI Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Playing 11:
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Dhruv Jurel, 4. Riyan Parag (Captain), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Nandre Burger, 10. Tushar Deshpande, 11. Sandeep Sharma
Mumbai Indians (MI) Playing 11:
1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Ryan Rickelton, 3. Tilak Varma, 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Hardik Pandya, 6. Naman Dhir, 7. Shardul Thakur, 8. Deepak Chahar, 9. AM Ghazanfar, 10. Trent Boult, 11. Jasprit Bumrah
Also Read: RR vs MI IPL 2026: Who Are the Top 3 Run Scorers in This Match?
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