Guwahati, 8 April (Sports desk)
Match Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏟️ Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| 📅 Date | April 7, 2026 |
| 🌧️ Match Format | Rain-shortened: 11 overs per side |
| 🪙 Toss | Mumbai Indians won, elected to bowl first |
| 🏆 Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs |
| 🎖️ Player of the Match | Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – 77* off 32 balls |
Final Scorecard
🦁 Rajasthan Royals: 150/3 (11 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 77* | 32 | 10 | 4 | 240.62 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 39 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 205.26 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 6* | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Extras | 16 | – | – | – | – |
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Bowling (MI):
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Ghazanfar | 3 | 21 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Shardul Thakur | 2 | 26 | 1 | 13.00 |
| Trent Boult | 2 | 31 | 0 | 15.50 |
| Mitchell Santner | 2 | 32 | 0 | 16.00 |
Mumbai Indians: 123/9 (11 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherfane Rutherford | 25 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 178.57 |
| Naman Dhir | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 192.31 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 18 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Hardik Pandya (c) | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Rohit Sharma | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Shardul Thakur | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Deepak Chahar | 6* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 |
| Trent Boult | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extras | 5 | – | – | – | – |
Bowling (RR):
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nandre Burger | 2 | 21 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 3 | 26 | 2 | 8.67 |
| Jofra Archer | 2 | 17 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 2 | 24 | 2 | 12.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2 | 30 | 2 | 15.00 |
Key Highlights
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Masterclass
- 77 off just 32 balls* at a strike rate of 240.62 revsportz.in
- Smashed 10 boundaries and 4 sixes in a breathtaking innings
- Anchored the RR innings after a rain delay, playing with exceptional intent www.ap7am.com
- Named Player of the Match for his match-winning knock www.iplt20.com
Opening Blitz: Jaiswal & Sooryavanshi
- The young duo added 80 runs in just 5 overs to set a blistering foundation munsifdaily.com
- Sooryavanshi contributed a quickfire 39 off 19 balls before falling to Shardul Thakur www.willow.tv
- Their fearless approach against MI’s star-studded attack (Bumrah, Boult, Chahar) shifted momentum decisively
RR Bowling Dominance
- Early breakthroughs: Rickelton and SKY fell inside the first 2 overs sports.ndtv.com
- Ravi Bishnoi and Nandre Burger controlled the middle overs effectively
- MI lost wickets at regular intervals, never allowing a partnership to flourish beyond 30 runs
⚡ MI’s Chase Never Got Going
- Required ~14 runs per over from the start due to RR’s explosive batting
- Despite brief resistance from Rutherford (25) and Naman Dhir (25), the target proved too steep www.espn.com
- Finished at 123/9, falling 27 runs short of the revised target www.cricbuzz.com
Post-Match Reactions
🦁 Yashasvi Jaiswal (Player of the Match):
“I was thinking about how to take down the overs in a short powerplay. When I saw Chahar Bhai coming, I planned to attack him. With Vaibhav taking on Bumrah, I focused on picking other bowlers. I just try to understand the situation and play for my team.”
www.indiatoday.in
🦁 Riyan Parag (RR Captain):
“Feels great to win three out of three. Jofra and Nandre are lethal when in control. And Jaiswal-Vaibhav? Number one opening combo right now – talent, youth, and maturity combined.”
🔵 Hardik Pandya (MI Captain):
“We didn’t execute our plans in the powerplay. Their openers enforced their will. It’s about bowling the right couple of balls – 27 runs is roughly five good deliveries. We’ll learn and come back stronger.”
sports.ndtv.com
Impact on IPL 2026 Standings
✅ Rajasthan Royals: Move to top of the points table with 3 wins from 3 matches
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⚠️ Mumbai Indians: Suffer back-to-back losses; need to regroup before next fixture
