Rajasthan Royals Defeat Mumbai Indians by 27 Runs in IPL 2026 Showdown

Original: Updated IPL 2026 Points Table After Rajasthan Royals Hammer Mumbai Indians By 27 Runs

Ndtv•Apr 8, 20262 min

In a Nutshell

In a rain-shortened match in Guwahati, Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 27 runs, maintaining their unbeaten record in IPL 2026. With this victory, RR climbed to the top of the points table, while MI fell to seventh place after suffering two consecutive losses.

Key Points

01Rajasthan Royals scored 150 runs for 3 wickets in 11 overs.
02Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 77 runs off 32 balls, leading the innings.
03Mumbai Indians managed only 123 runs for 9 wickets in their chase.
04This match marked RR's third consecutive win in IPL 2026.
05Mumbai's top order struggled, losing three wickets for just 23 runs.

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Full Summary

Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their impressive performance in IPL 2026, defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 27 runs in a rain-affected match held at Barsapara International Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. RR's innings was anchored by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a remarkable 77 runs off 32 balls, supported by Sooryavanshi's explosive 39 runs. The pair put together a rapid 80-run partnership, hitting a total of nine sixes. In response, MI struggled to keep up with the required run rate, ultimately finishing at 123 for 9. The defeat leaves MI in seventh place on the points table, while RR tops with six points from three matches.