The RR vs MI Match Scorecard ended with Rajasthan Royals completing a convincing 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 Match 13 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on April 7.
Heavy rain delayed the start by more than two and a half hours and reduced the contest to 11 overs per side. Rajasthan made full use of the shortened format, racing to 150/3 before restricting Mumbai to 123/9. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the standout performer, remaining unbeaten on 77 from just 32 deliveries.
RR vs MI Match Summary
Match Detail | Result |
|---|---|
Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians |
Tournament | IPL 2026 |
Match Number | Match 13 |
Date | April 7, 2026 |
Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
Match Length | 11 overs per side |
Rajasthan Royals | 150/3 |
Mumbai Indians | 123/9 |
Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs |
Player of the Match | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
Toss | Mumbai Indians elected to field |
The official IPL match report confirms that Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya chose to bowl first after the delayed toss, hoping the damp conditions would help his attack.
IPL — Official RR vs MI Match Report
Why the RR vs MI Match Was Reduced to 11 Overs
Rain was the biggest story before a ball was bowled.
Persistent showers in Guwahati pushed the start back by more than two and a half hours. When conditions finally improved, officials reduced the match to an 11-over contest.
That completely changed the tactical approach.
There was little room for batters to settle in, while bowlers had to operate under immediate pressure. Rajasthan adapted much faster, attacking from the first over and building a total that proved too steep for Mumbai.
ESPN reported that play eventually began around 10:10 pm after the long delay.
ESPN — Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Match Report
Rajasthan Royals Innings: 150/3 in 11 Overs
Rajasthan’s innings was driven by a blistering opening partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The pair added 80 runs in five overs, immediately putting Mumbai under pressure.
RR Batting Scorecard
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yashasvi Jaiswal | 77* | 32 | 10 | 4 | 240.62 |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 39 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 278.57 |
Dhruv Jurel | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
Riyan Parag | 20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 200.00 |
Shimron Hetmyer | 6* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
Total: 150/3 in 11 overs
Jaiswal controlled the innings from start to finish. His unbeaten 77 included 10 fours and four sixes, and he scored at a strike rate above 240.
Sooryavanshi was even more aggressive during the opening burst, smashing 39 from 14 balls with five sixes.
The Rajasthan Royals match report notes that Jaiswal reached his half-century from only 23 deliveries before carrying his bat through the innings.
Rajasthan Royals — Official RR vs MI Match Report
Mumbai Indians Bowling Figures
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deepak Chahar | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22.00 |
Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 32 | 0 | 10.66 |
Trent Boult | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22.00 |
Hardik Pandya | 2 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 |
Shardul Thakur | 2 | 36 | 1 | 18.00 |
AM Ghazanfar | 2 | 21 | 2 | 10.50 |
AM Ghazanfar was Mumbai’s most successful bowler with 2/21, while Shardul Thakur dismissed Sooryavanshi.
But by then, Rajasthan had already built the platform for a huge total in such a short game.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Takes Control
Jaiswal’s innings was the decisive difference between the two teams.
He attacked early without losing control, allowing Sooryavanshi to play freely at the other end. Even after Rajasthan lost quick wickets in the middle, Jaiswal kept the scoring rate high.
He finished unbeaten on 77 from 32 balls, with:
10 fours
4 sixes
Strike rate of 240.62
The performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
For an 11-over innings, staying until the end while maintaining that strike rate was particularly valuable because Rajasthan never lost momentum.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gives RR a Flying Start
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played a major role in breaking the match open.
He scored 39 from just 14 balls, including five sixes, and attacked Mumbai’s frontline bowling from the beginning.
His partnership with Jaiswal pushed Rajasthan to 80/1 inside five overs.
By the time Shardul Thakur removed him, RR were already scoring well above the rate required to reach a match-winning total.
Mumbai Indians Chase: 123/9 in 11 Overs
Mumbai needed 151 to win, which meant a required rate of nearly 14 runs per over from the first ball.
Instead, Rajasthan struck early.
Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma were all dismissed inside the first three overs, leaving Mumbai with too much recovery work to do.
MI Batting Scorecard
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Rickelton | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Rohit Sharma | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Suryakumar Yadav | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Tilak Varma | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Hardik Pandya | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Naman Dhir | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
Sherfane Rutherford | 25 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
Shardul Thakur | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Deepak Chahar | 6* | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Trent Boult | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Jasprit Bumrah | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Total: 123/9 in 11 overs
Sherfane Rutherford briefly gave Mumbai hope with an explosive 25 from eight balls, while Naman Dhir also made 25.
But Rajasthan kept taking wickets, preventing Mumbai from building a sustained partnership.
The Indian Express — RR vs MI Full Scorecard
Rajasthan Royals Bowling Figures
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
Jofra Archer | 2 | 17 | 1 |
Nandre Burger | 2 | 21 | 2 |
Sandeep Sharma | 3 | 26 | 2 |
Tushar Deshpande | 2 | 29 | 1 |
Ravi Bishnoi | 2 | 25 | 2 |
Rajasthan’s bowling effort was a complete team performance.
All five bowlers used by RR picked up at least one wicket. Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets each, ensuring Mumbai never settled into the chase.
The Powerplay Decided Mumbai’s Chase
Mumbai’s biggest problem was losing wickets almost immediately.
Rickelton fell to Jofra Archer, Suryakumar Yadav was removed by Nandre Burger and Rohit Sharma was trapped by Sandeep Sharma.
Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma then attempted to rebuild, but Ravi Bishnoi removed both.
At 46/5, Mumbai were effectively chasing the game from too far behind.
Rutherford and Naman Dhir added some late resistance, but Rajasthan continued to take wickets whenever a partnership threatened to develop.
Why Rajasthan Won the Match
RR handled the shortened conditions better in almost every phase.
Three things stood out:
1. Explosive Opening Partnership
Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi added 80 runs in five overs and immediately put Mumbai under pressure.
2. Jaiswal Batted Through the Innings
Instead of throwing his wicket away after the fast start, Jaiswal stayed until the end and carried Rajasthan to 150.
3. Regular Wickets During Mumbai’s Chase
Mumbai never had a long enough partnership to match the required scoring rate.
RR’s bowlers attacked throughout the innings rather than simply trying to defend the boundary.
What the Result Meant for Rajasthan Royals
The win continued Rajasthan’s strong start to IPL 2026.
The Rajasthan Royals described the victory as their third consecutive win of the season, with Jaiswal’s innings providing the foundation for another convincing result.
For Mumbai Indians, the match was another difficult night. The shortened format gave them little time to recover after losing early wickets, and a target of 151 in 11 overs demanded an almost perfect chase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the RR vs MI IPL 2026 match?
Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 27 runs.
What was the final RR vs MI Match Scorecard?
Rajasthan Royals scored 150/3 in 11 overs, while Mumbai Indians finished on 123/9 in 11 overs.
Why was RR vs MI reduced to 11 overs?
Heavy rain delayed the start by more than two and a half hours, forcing officials to shorten the match to 11 overs per side.
Who was Player of the Match?
Yashasvi Jaiswal was named Player of the Match after scoring an unbeaten 77 from 32 balls.
Where was the RR vs MI match played?
The match was played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
How many runs did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 39 from 14 balls, including five sixes.
References
IPL — TATA IPL 2026 Match 13: RR vs MI Official Match Report
Mumbai Indians — Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Match Centre
The Indian Express — Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Full Scorecard
ESPN — Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Match Report
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