Rajasthan Royals Dominate Mumbai Indians, Yashasvi Jaiswal Claims Orange Cap in IPL 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi In Orange Cap Race, RR On Top Of IPL 2026 Points Table
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In a rain-affected match in Guwahati, Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in IPL 2026, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring an unbeaten 77. This victory propelled RR to the top of the points table, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance secured him the fourth spot in the Orange Cap race.
- 01Rajasthan Royals scored 150 runs in 11 overs, defeating Mumbai Indians by 27 runs.
- 02Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 77 off 32 balls earned him the Orange Cap as the top scorer.
- 03Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 39 runs off 14 balls, moving to fourth in the Orange Cap standings.
- 04Mumbai Indians struggled, finishing at 123 for 9 after a poor start.
- 05Ravi Bishnoi leads the Purple Cap race with 7 wickets.
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In the latest match of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 27 runs in Guwahati, marking MI's second consecutive loss. RR set a challenging target of 150 runs in 11 overs, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored an impressive 77 runs off 32 balls. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed significantly with a quick 39 runs off 14 balls, helping RR to a commanding victory and placing them at the top of the points table with 6 points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.403. In contrast, MI struggled to chase the target, finishing with 123 runs for 9 wickets. Jaiswal's performance earned him the Orange Cap, while Sooryavanshi's efforts moved him to fourth in the race. The Purple Cap remains with Ravi Bishnoi, who has taken 7 wickets in 3 matches.
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This match outcome boosts Rajasthan Royals' confidence and enhances their chances for the playoffs, while Mumbai Indians need to reassess their strategy to avoid further defeats.
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