In the 13th match played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-affected match. 2026 indian premier league.
Invited to bat after the game was reduced to 11 overs due to rain, the Royals got off to a bright start and scored 59 runs in the 3.2 over powerplay, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi facing poor bowling from the MI bowlers.
Vaibhav was out for 39, while Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 77 off 32 balls, helping Royals post a mammoth score of 150/3. Allah Ghazanfar took two wickets on his return to the playing eleven for the five-time champions.
In reply, Royals restricted Mumbai Indians to 30/3 at the end of the powerplay. The Royals tightened the noose with crucial breakthroughs and accurate bowling as Mumbai Indians were never able to build on their innings. Ravi Bishnoi took two big wickets of Hardik Pandya and Tilak Verma.
talking points
1) Vaibhav, Jaiswal wreaked havoc
Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a four on Deepak Chahar's first ball of the match. In the much-awaited match, the 15-year-old player hit a six on the very first ball of Jasprit Bumrah, who was bowling to Vaibhav Suryavanshi. What happened in the 3.2 over powerplay was nothing less than a disaster. The young openers of Royals gave a tough challenge to the Mumbai bowlers by scoring 59 runs. Four fours and six sixes were hit as the MI bowlers looked devoid of ideas. The pair have already taken the IPL by storm and if they continue this, the Royals will be difficult to stop.
2) There is a difference between the two power plays
Rajasthan Royals scored 59 runs in their 3.2 overs powerplay, with Suryavanshi and Jaiswal leading the Mumbai Indians to a clean sweep. In contrast, Royals reduced the five-time champions to 30/3 in their powerplay. While Mumbai's bowlers were full, floaty and inaccurate with their lengths, the Royals' fast bowlers were fast, hit the pitch hard and were precise in their bowling plans.
3) Is Bumrah's form a matter of concern for Mumbai Indians?
Jasprit Bumrah was the best bowler in the T20 World Cup. Now, he looks like a shadow of himself. The speed is lower and the length is not as precise. After three matches, Bumrah has not got a single wicket yet. Vaibhav Suryavanshi dismissed him in his very first over and finished with relatively expensive figures of 3-0-32-0. Mumbai will hope that their top speedster is back to his best as the season progresses.
who said what
Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians captain
“(Bowling in the powerplay) I think we didn't execute the balls we should have and they played well. I think our bowlers need to take responsibility. As a bowling group, we were not good at all and they played tremendous cricket. (Need a better batting approach?) I wouldn't put this game on the batting. It was definitely the bowling unit that had to take responsibility. This is T20 cricket, it's always about bowling some right balls. And if you look at 27, that means we would have played the right balls, but as I said, we were caught out of the game and yes, it is quite fascinating to see a 17 or 16-year-old boy playing like that. So much buzz about him in preparation. Yes, the way he bats, the kind of shots he hits, I wish him all the best for the future. Just learn from the mistakes tomorrow, so yes, just learn from our mistakes and prepare well for the next game.
Riyan Parag, Rajasthan Royals captain
“Feels great. I always know this is a strong team because we have a strong and young core. Hopefully we can continue to perform like this. (On the new-ball bowlers) Joffra's message is to go out and bowl as fast as you can. Someone (like him and Berger) who bowls more than 140-145 and has control is crazy. (Where does his opening partnership stand in his eyes) Number one. Age on his side. It's incredible. Jaiswal has been doing this for the last 3-4 years. The skills he has and the maturity he has are the best.”
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Player of the Match
“I had something in my mind because it was only a three-over powerplay, so I was thinking who can I take. DC (Deepak Chahar) bhai was bowling, so I thought I can take him. Then Bumrah bhai was going to bowl, so I was thinking Vaibhav can take him and then I can take someone else. It is not easy (playing all formats). Trying my best every time. Making sure I take different shots. I am preparing well and thinking about what shots I should use on which wicket. If I know it is necessary and these shots are needed, I am also motivated by the way he is playing.
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