Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals IPL, 2026, Full Score Card

And it's done and dusted. Rajasthan Royals are through to the playoffs. Yorker, wide of off, Shardul Thakur looks to play the reverse ramp but misses. The camera pans toward Riyan Parag, who has his arms aloft, and he looks at the heavens with a sigh of huge relief. Celebrations begin in the RR camp as they comprehensively beat MI by 30 runs.

Another one full and around off, AM Ghazanfar hits this in the air but well short of Yashasvi Jaiswal at long off for a run.

Full and around off, Shardul Thakur tucks this down to long on for a single.

Yorker, around off, Shardul Thakur jams this out.

Low full toss, on middle and leg, Shardul Thakur hits this to long on and denies the option of a single.

FOUR! Finds the gap! Full toss, wide of off, Shardul Thakur drives this through the gap towards the right of the fielder at extra cover for a boundary.

Final over coming up. Dasun Shanaka (1-0-15-0) will wrap it up.

Good length, around off, AM Ghazanfar swings early and gets beaten all ends up.

Slower one, full and wide of off, Shardul Thakur drives this through covers for a single.

Back of a length, around off, AM Ghazanfar punches this to sweeper cover for one.

Rajasthan Royals are just one wicket away from making it to the playoffs. AM Ghazanfar is the last man in for MI.

OUT! LBW! An excellent, dipping slower one, low full toss, on middle and off, Deepak Chahar once again plays for the pace on delivery and gets beaten. The ball hits the batter on his front pad and just an appeal is what the umpire was waiting to raise his finger. Deepak turns and starts to walk towards the dugout but opts for a review purely in hope of a miracle. Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball hitting the roots of middle and off. Deepak Chahar continues to walk back.

Slower one, short and wide of off, Deepak Chahar clears his front foot and swings at it but the bat arrives early and the ball comes late.

Yorker, around off, Shardul Thakur tucks this away through mid on for one.

Last 2 overs left. MI need 40 runs. Brijesh Sharma (3-0-23-1) will bowl the penultimate over and will bowl out.

On a length, around off, going across the batter. Deepak swings and misses.

SIX! Out of the park from Deepak. On a length, around off, Deepak Chahar gets inside the line of the ball and smashes this out of the park towards the cow corner region for a massive biggie. MI needs more such hits.

DROPPED! Good length, wide of off, Deepak Chahar looks to swing it out of the park but miscues this off the cue end towards the right of Jofra Archer at the mid on region. Jofra moves to his right and puts in a dive, but doesn't grab hold of it. Jofra falls a bit awkwardly on his right knee and yells in frustration. He eventually stands up and is moving well. A couple taken.

MI are left shellshocked with the slide. And with SKY dismissed, that brings Deepak Chahar to the crease at number 10.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! This probably seals the final spot in the playoffs with RR taking the wicket of Surya in this situation. Slower and into the deck, around off, Suryakumar Yadav puts a lot of muscle behind this but hits this off the bottom edge and straight back into the hands of Nandre Burger in his follow-through. Nandre doesn't drop it and ends up grabbing it to his left around the waist. The ball threatens to burst through, but Burger manages to cling on. Suryakumar Yadav departs and with him, the game slips almost beyond reach for the Mumbai Indians.

So far, it's been a fantastic over from Burger.

WIDE! Short and a bit too high on the batter, around middle and leg. Suryakumar Yadav steps inside to target the shorter side but misses. Wided. Riyan Parag first gestures to go upstairs for a check on the wide ball but he bails out eventually.

Nandre bowls this full and into the line of the stumps. Shardul Thakur flicks this to long on for one.

WIDE! Short and wide outside off, Shardul Thakur swings and misses but the ball was way too wide of off and the umpire stretches his arms to signal wide. Burger with a quizzical look.

Good length, going across the batter, around off. Shardul Thakur looks to heave it across the line but misses out.

How good was that over from Yash! Just 5 runs from it and a wicket. Mumbai Indians need 51 runs from 18 balls. Nandre Burger is back on. His figures read 3-0-32-1 so far.

Excellent over at a crucial junction in this contest by Yash Punja. Short and wide of off, Shardul Thakur miscues this off the cue end towards Jofra at long off for a single.

Pushed through, close to the pads of SKY. The batter tucks this through mid-wicket for a single.

Tossed up, around off, Shardul Thakur hammers this down the ground for just a run. This was boundary-bound, but an excellent fielding effort by Jofra Archer, who runs to his right from long off and puts in a dive to keep it down to just one.

Impressive stuff by Punja. And the climb gets steeper for MI, with the asking rate nearing 16. The Royals can feel that they have one step into the playoffs. That's because SKY is still out there. Shardul Thakur is the new batter in for MI.

OUT! CAUGHT! Another excellent delivery from Yash as he lands this around that nagging length, on middle and off. This was a slider from Punja. Corbin Bosch clears his front foot and plants this towards his leg side and has a wild swing at it. Gets it away from the bottom of his bat towards the right of the boundary rider at the deep mid-wicket fence. Donovan Ferreira moves to his right, puts in the dive and takes a good low catch. Punja gets his second wicket and MI are 152/7.

Slightly back of a good length, on top of off. Suryakumar Yadav cuts this towards deep point for a run.

Wrong'un, around off, short of a length. Corbin Bosch pulls this towards the deep mid-wicket fielder for a single.

RR have managed to string in some quiet overs and have conceded just 19 runs in the last 3 overs. Yash Punja (3-0-39-1) is back on.

Outstanding from Jofra Archer! 3 runs and a wicket. Length again, on off, Corbin Bosch steers it to point for a single. 150 UP FOR MI!

Excellent over so far from Jofra Archer! Good length, on off, Corbin Bosch pushes it to mid off.

Archer does exactly what he was brought on for. MI need 57 runs from 26 balls. Corbin Bosch is in at number 8.

OUT! TAKEN! A much-needed wicket for Rajasthan Royals as the dangerous Hardik Pandya departs. Jofra Archer bangs it short, on off, Hardik Pandya takes a step forward and looks to loft it, but gets a splice. The ball balloons in the air towards long on. Nandre Burger settles under it and completes the catch. Mumbai Indians are 149/6 after 15.3 overs.

Good length, on off, Suryakumar Yadav tries to loft it but miscues it to mid-wicket for just a single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end as he sees Suryakumar Yadav walking to the other end. Jofra Archer had his eyes off the ball as well and the ball hits his left leg.

This is good bowling! He bangs it short, on off, Suryakumar Yadav tries to pull it but misses. Jofra Archer has started his over well.

Jofra Archer bowls a fuller one, outside off, Hardik Pandya drives it to extra cover for just a single.

STRATEGIC BREAK! This game is poised nicely as the Mumbai Indians still need 59 runs from 30 balls. These two have added 46 runs together in quick time and Hardik especially has batted proactively. The Royals need to break this stand as quickly as possible or else the game will slip away completely, even if any one of these two blokes stays till the end. Archer's got one, Brijesh and Burger both have one left. So a couple of overs will need to be utilised either through spin or Shanaka if need be. And it will be Jofra Archer who will bowl out now. His figures read 3-0-14-2 so far. He will have to pinch in a wicket here, as a quiet over won't bother these two. Let's see how it pans out...

Excellent over from Brijesh Sharma! Bangs it short, on off, Hardik Pandya tugs it to mid-wicket for a single.

Slight halt as there are some bottles thrown near the ropes from the crowd, which are being cleared off. Good to continue.

Too full, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav slaps it to point. Nandre Burger dives to his right and makes a good stop. Keeps it to just a single.

Good comeback from Brijesh Sharma after conceding the boundary off the first ball. Much fuller, on off, Hardik Pandya drives it through extra cover for a single.

A low full toss, on off, Hardik Pandya taps it to the fielder at cover.

Much fuller again, on off, Suryakumar Yadav looks to loft it but miscues it over mid on for a single.

FOUR! Top shot! A tad fuller, on off, Suryakumar Yadav moves to his off side, gets down on one knee, and scoops it over short fine leg for a boundary.

After 14 overs, MI are 139/5. RR, at the same stage, were 122/5. Brijesh Sharma (2-0-15-1) is back into the attack, replacing Dasun Shanaka.

A tad fuller, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav steers it through point for a single.

A slower bouncer, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav tries to play an uppercut but misses.

Slightly shorter, on leg, Hardik Pandya flicks it through backward square leg for a single.

Fifty up for Suryakumar Yadav! From 32 balls. His second half-century of this season. Back of a length, on off, Suryakumar Yadav punches it to short cover for a single. The crowd erupts at the Wankhede but SKY's celebration is a muted one as he knows the job is far from being done. Being dropped on 27 earlier in the innings, this has been a fantastic and responsible knock from him.

Back of a length, on off, Hardik Pandya slaps it past the right of mid off for a single.

FOUR! Hardik Pandya is playing a blinder here! Short ball from Nandre Burger, outside off, Hardik Pandya latches onto it and drills it past long off as the ball races away to the fence in a flash.

37 runs from the last 2 overs and MI are back in with a chance here. They need 75 runs from 42 balls. And Nandre Burger (2-0-24-1) is summoned back into the attack, replacing Yash Punja.

Good length, on middle, Hardik Pandya knocks it down to long on for a single.

A tad fuller, on middle and leg, Hardik Pandya helps it through short fine leg for a brace. 14 runs off the over already with still a ball to go...

FOUR MORE! Back-to-back boundaries from the MI skipper. He is on a mission. Slower one, on middle, Hardik Pandya stays in his crease and pulls it in the gap through the right of mid-wicket for yet another boundary.

FOUR! This is some batting from Hardik Pandya! Hard length, on middle and leg, Hardik Pandya rocks back and plays a short arm jab through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Slows it up, a tad fuller, on leg. Suryakumar Yadav helps it to short fine leg for a single.

Wide! Sprays it down the leg side, Suryakumar Yadav looks to flick it but misses. Wide called.

Dasun Shanaka bangs it short, on leg, Suryakumar Yadav plays an uppercut over the keeper's head for a brace.

SIX! Pandya on the charge! Punja bowls it full and slides on middle and leg. Hardik makes room by clearing his front leg and slogs it massively over deep mid-wicket for half a dozen more. Struck right from the meat of the bat. 22 runs off the over. Just the one MI were looking for.

WIDE! Too flat and wide outside off. Pandya tries to pick the bones out of it and looks to hit it over cover, but misses.

SIX! Gets hold of it, does Pandya! Serves it up there with some flight. Full and around off. Hardik Pandya lets the ball dip and turn and plants the front foot ahead before hammering it down the ground for a cracking six.

In the air and DROPPED! Riyan Parag has shelled one and he is looking in some discomfort. A tough chance though. Full marks for the effort. Yash Punja floats one up around the fourth stump, inviting the big shot. Pandya clears his front leg and goes hard across the line, but it is a rash swing and he slices it high into the off side. Parag, running back from extra cover, gets both hands to it while diving, but can only push it away. The converging deep point fielder mops it up. Two taken. A lucky escape for Hardik.

Outwalks the skipper of Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya. MI still needs 105 runs to spoil RR's party off 51 balls.

OUT! MISTIMED HIGH UP AND TAKEN! A big, big moment in the game. Punja breaks the 63-run partnership. Brave bowling this actually by Yash. He lands it full and outside off, but this time, he gets a good grip as the ball turns away with some bounce. Will Jacks again goes down on a knee to tonk it downtown, but only manages a massive top edge. The ball balloons high up in the air, towards the right of the bowler. Dhruv Jurel calls for his catch, runs all the way from behind the stumps. Seeing that, Yash just bails out and lets Jurel take the catch.

SIX! Goes the distance! Drops it fuller, does Yash, wide outside off. Will Jacks gets the chance to free his arms. Stretches forward by planting his back knee into the pitch and hoists it gun-barrel straight down the ground for a mammoth six. Jacks moves to 33 off 17. 100 UP FOR MUMBAI INDIANS!

Floats it up, full and outside off. Suryakumar Yadav tries to muscle it over the off side, but loses his shape while trying to hit it too hard and gets an inside edge. The ball squirts away to long on for just a run.

He does close out well. Just 4 runs from the over. Outside off, on a length, Jacks cuts it off the back foot to backward point.

Off cutter again, full and around off. Suryakumar Yadav leans ahead and pushes it wide of cover for a single. So far, so good by Brijesh. Can he close out well, though?

Short of a good length, slower one at 110.9 kph, outside off. Will Jacks rides the bounce and knifes it to deep point for a single.

Attacks the pads, on a fuller length. Suryakumar Yadav clips it to deep mid-wicket for an easy run.

Full again, speared on middle. Jacks drills along the ground to long off for a single.

BEAUTY! Too full and just outside off. It lands and cuts back in sharply. Will Jacks is cut in half as reaches out for it to drive through the off side, but is beaten on the inside edge.

MI are 90/4 at the halfway stage of the second innings. They need 116 runs in the remaining 10 overs now. Brijesh Sharma comes back into the attack, replacing Ravindra Jadeja.

Dishes out a short ball and much closer to the batter this time around, just outside off. Suryakumar Yadav tries to play the late cut, but it is too close to execute that and is beaten on the outside edge. Despite being hit for a six, Punja finishes off well, giving just 9 off it.

Drops it short and outside off again. Will Jacks rocks back and punches it away to long off for a single.

Short, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav cuts it late to pierce the gap behind square on the off side, but the short third fielder gets across to cut it off. One taken.

A lot flatter around off, full in length. SKY leans ahead and chops it to backward point.

SIX! In the slot and punished! A leg break by Yash, on off, but in the arc on a fuller length. Suryakumar Yadav gets down on a knee and slog sweeps it comfortably over deep mid-wicket for a huge six. With this, Suryakumar Yadav completes 4000 runs for MI overall.

Shortish and outside off. Jacks hangs back and slaps it to deep point for a single.

STRATEGIC BREAK! So, according to Harsha Bhogle on air, MI needs to score more than 134 to stay above LSG in 9th place, else they'll finish on 10th. The duo of Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav have stitched a partnership of 43 runs and got MI back into the game. They now need 125 runs from 66 balls. Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to break this stand and get the game under their control once again. Let's see how it pans out...

Flights on a length, on leg, Jacks knocks it off the back foot to long on for a single. 14 runs off the over.

Around off and full, SKY laces it through cover for a single.

Slightly short, on off, Jacks punches it away to deep cover for a single.

FOUR! Off the top edge and it hurries away! Lands it quite full and on middle, Will Jacks switches his stance to play the reverse sweep, but gets a thick top edge and the ball flies over the keeper, and beats the fielders chasing from short fine leg and short third for a boundary.

Full and drifting into the batter, Suryakumar Yadav clips it off the front foot to deep mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! Handsomely struck. Jadeja lands it short on middle. Suryakumar Yadav backs away and tiptoes down the ground before clobbering it over extra cover and it goes the distance as well.

SIX! This partnership is starting to trouble the Rajasthan Royals. Tossed up, on off, Will Jacks goes down on a knee and slog sweeps this deep into the crowd for a massive six towards the deep mid-wicket region.

Full and wide of off, Suryakumar Yadav hammers this towards sweeper cover for one.

DROPPED! SKY gets a lifeline on 27 as Brijesh Sharma has dropped him. A bit too fuller, around off, Suryakumar Yadav looks to get underneath it and flick it over mid-wicket but doesn't get right underneath the ball and ends up chipping it to mid-wicket. Brijesh Sharma times his jump well but just as it has been the case with the ball for Brijesh, the ball slips out of his hands and SKY gets a life.

Flighted, wide of off, Suryakumar Yadav reaches out to work it away with a big stride, but misses to connect.

Slider, around off, Suryakumar Yadav cuts this well but towards point.

Short of a length, around off, Will Jacks slaps this to the left of Yashasvi Jaiswal at long off for one.

Mumbai Indians need 147 runs from 78 balls. Spin from both ends now, as Yash Punja is brought into the attack. He replaces Brijesh Sharma.

A lot quicker and on off, Suryakumar Yadav drives this along the ground towards the left of long off and takes two runs.

Pushed through on off, Suryakumar Yadav pushes this straight towards the short cover fielder.

Fuller around off, Suryakumar Yadav drills this back to the bowler.

SIX! Excellent use of the feet. Flighted from Jadeja, around the pads, Suryakumar Yadav steps down the track and smashes this behind the sight screen down the ground for a biggie.

A lot slower, short and onto the pads, Will Jacks rocks back inside the crease and nudges this towards the left of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at deep mid-wicket for one.

Quicker and flatter around off, Suryakumar Yadav punches this to sweeper cover for a single.

Quite a lonnnnng over from Brijesh. And that wraps up the Powerplay. The Royals are clearly ahead in the contest as MI are 49/4. RR, at the same stage, were 54/3. And as the field spreads, it is Ravindra Jadeja's time to roll his arm over. He replaces Jofra Archer.

FOUR! The over ends with a boundary. Slower one, pitched up, around off, Will Jacks stays leg side to the pitch of the ball and swings at it. Hammers this up and over the fielder at extra cover for a boundary.

Full and onto the pads, Suryakumar Yadav flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.

SKY is down on the ground now as he is hit on the helmet. There will be a mandatory concussion test for him. Out comes the physio once again. Good to go as Suryakumar is back on his feet.

Another painful blow and this time it is a painful one for Suryakumar Yadav. Brijesh Sharma bowls a full toss, fair one below the waist this time. Suryakumar Yadav steps across and looks to ramp this over the fielder at short fine leg. SKY gets it edged back onto his helmet and lands flat on the deck. It looked scary but he is moving well and after a concussion check would be good to continue, it appears.

Oh, dear! That was a hostile delivery from Brijesh. Jacks gets rid of his right glove and is in a lot of pain. The MI physio walks out to check him up. Eventually, Jacks is fine to continue as it seems the magic spray has been applied on the bruised area.

NO BALL! This looks painful for Jacks as he has been hit by a beamer onto the fingers of his bottom hand which is his right hand. Brijesh slips in a high full toss above waist height, around the ribs of Will Jacks. The ball gets lobbed off the glove and drops in the proximity of short fine leg for a single. Will Jacks takes his gloves off and is in some pain. Free Hit up next.

FOUR! Jacks opens his account. Back of a length, width on offer. Will Jacks rocks onto his back foot, accepts the width on offer, and just opens his bat face to guide this through the left of the fielder at backward point for four runs.

Good length, around off, Will Jacks plays this late and cuts this to backward point for a dot.

Fantastic stuff by the RR pace trio so far. They have MI on the mat already. Out goes Tilak. In walks Will Jacks at number 6.

OUT! TIMBER! A happy sight for the pacer's fraternity as the off pole goes for a cartwheel. Brijesh Sharma starts around the stumps and bowls it on a length, in the line of the stumps. Tilak Varma looks to punch this up, but does not move his feet at all and is a bit squared up as the ball keeps low and sneaks past the bat to uproot the off stump. Mumbai Indians are 38 for 4, chasing 206 runs.

This has been an excellent Powerplay for the Royals so far. And Brijesh Sharma will close it out. He replaces Nandre Burger.

Short and into the batter, Tilak Varma goes deep inside the crease, looks to tuck it around the corner on the leg side, but gets squared up and ekes out a leading edge to the off side.

Jofra hits the deck hard, on middle and off, Tilak Varma defends this towards mid-wicket for no run.

On a length, around middle and off, Suryakumar Yadav punches away to the fielder at mid on and rotates the strike.

Back of a length, around off, Suryakumar Yadav pushes this towards mid off. Good bowling in the channel by Jofra Archer.

Good length, onto the pads, Tilak Varma tucks this through square leg for a single.

Hard length, on middle and off, Tilak Varma gets behind the line of the ball and keeps it out.

FOUR! Through the gap this time! On a length, on middle and leg, Suryakumar Yadav moves a bit forward and flicks it magnificently in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.

SIX! The trademark Suryakumar Yadav shot! A tad fuller, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav moves to his off side, bends a bit, and whips it over fine leg for a biggie.

Length again, on middle and leg, Tilak Varma turns it to backward square leg for a single.

Good length, on off, Tilak Varma pushes it to mid on. He wanted a single but decided against it.

It's going from bad to worse for Mumbai Indians. They need some stability now, as Tilak Varma walks in at number 5.

OUT! TAKEN! Excellent from Nandre Burger, and he gets the better of Ryan Rickelton. Hard length, on off, Ryan Rickelton rocks back and looks to pull it, but fails to keep it along the ground and mistimes it. It gets chipped straight towards Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at mid-wicket, who bends low and takes a good catch. Nandre Burger gets his man and Mumbai Indians are 24/3 after 3.2 overs now. This is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's first catch of the season, according to the on-air commentators.

A huge mix-up, but eventually the batters, and Ryan Rickelton to be precise, is safe! To be fair, both teams have made an absolute meal of it. Hard length, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav tucks it to short mid-wicket. A bit of a yes-no situation as Suryakumar Yadav sends Ryan Rickelton back who is way more than halfway for a single. The fielder, Brijesh Sharma, has a shy at the bowler's end but misses by a long, long way. And with no one backing up at the stumps, the ball rolls to the leg side, and an overthrow allows the batters to collect a single. Had it been a direct hit, ir even if there was someone beside the stumps to whip the bails off, Ryan Rickelton was nowhere in the frame. Kumar Sangakkara, the head coach of RR, has a blank look on his face. A big chance gone begging for the visitors.

Slows it up, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav tucks it to wide of mid on for a single.

Beaten! Short and wide, with a hint of away movement. Suryakumar Yadav swings hard but misses.

FOUR! Suryakumar Yadav gets off the mark in style! Hard length, on middle and leg, Suryakumar Yadav rocks back and helps it magnificently over short fine leg for a boundary.

Trouble for the hosts early doors. RR on top right now. Suryakumar Yadav is in at number 4.

OUT! TIMBER! Jofra Archer has the last laugh as he bamboozles Dhir off a beauty. Hard length, on middle and leg, and the ball straightens up just a touch. Naman Dhir makes room and looks to flick it, but the ball beats the outside edge of his willow and clips the top of the leg stump. Naman Dhir walks back into the shed, and Mumbai Indians are 18/2 after 2.3 overs, needing 188 runs.

FOUR! Streaky from Naman Dhir! Jofra Archer bangs it short, around the right shoulder. Naman Dhir takes a step forward and looks to pull it. Gets a top edge as the ball flies over short third for a boundary.

Too full from Archer, on middle, Ryan Rickelton covers his line and flicks it to mid-wicket for a run.

Nandre Burger goes a tad fuller, around off. Ryan Rickelton turns it to square leg for a single.

SIX! High and handsome from Ryan Rickelton! Good length again, on off, Ryan Rickelton stays in his crease and lofts it downtown and over long on for a biggie.

FOUR! Ryan Rickelton gets off the mark with a boundary! Hard length, just outside off, Ryan Rickelton rides the bounce and drives it perfectly in the gap through cover for a boundary.

Oh! Hard length, outside off, Ryan Rickelton looks to punch it but gets a thick inside edge. The ball just misses the off pole and goes towards the fielder at short fine leg. Dot.

Slightly shorter again, on off, Naman Dhir taps it to short cover for a quick single.

A good start from Nandre Burger as well. Back of a length, outside off, Naman Dhir tries to punch it but gets beaten.

A sensational opening over from Archer. MI need 205 runs from 114 balls. Pace from the other end as well. Here's Nandre Burger.

Much fuller, on off, Ryan Rickelton strides ahead to block straight, but inside edges onto the pads. Top stuff by Archer.

Back of a length, on middle and leg, Naman Dhir hops a bit and turns it to square leg for a run.

Not the start MI hoped for. Archer with another wicket in his first over. Naman Dhir is in at number 3.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The pressure was mounting after three dot balls, and Jofra Archer made the most out of it. A tad fuller from Jofra Archer, just outside off, with a hint of away movement. Rohit Sharma stays in his crease and looks to loft it across the line, but closes the bat face early. The ball straightens and kisses the outside edge of Rohit Sharma's blade and goes behind towards the keeper, Dhruv Jurel, who makes no mistake. Rohit Sharma is left stunned and stares at the crease before he walks back for a duck. MI are 0/1, chasing 206.

Three dots in a row from Jofra Archer! He bowls it on the back of a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Beaten! Archer drags his length back, outside off. Rohit Sharma lazily swings his bat away from his body, but misses as the ball zips past the outside edge.

A dot to start. Jofra Archer goes full, on middle, Rohit Sharma tries to flick it but miscues it to the point fielder.

Takes pace off with a short ball, around off. Jadeja pulls it across to deep mid-wicket. Just a single to end the innings. 14 runs off the final over and the Rajasthan Royals finish at 205/8.

FOUR MORE! On a good length, pushed outside off by Thakur. Jadeja waits back and slaps it into the big gap in front of square on the off side. He puts it away between deep point and extra cover to find the fence.

FOUR! Smashes into the gap! Short of a length, angled outside off. Jadeja presses back and pulls it between long on and deep mid-wicket for a cracking four. This brings up the 200 for the Rajasthan Royals!

Caught, but won't count as Shardul has overstepped. Thakur slips out a high full toss, outside off. Jadeja reaches out for it and slaps it flatly off the toe end of the cover fielder where it is taken comfortably by Hardik Pandya. Free Hit coming up...

Untidy in the field! Back of a length, around off. Burger pulls it off the inner half of the bat to the right of deep mid-wicket. Naman Dhir runs across but does not bend low enough to collect the ball, and it goes through. Suryakumar Yadav, from long on, backs it up and throws it to the bowler. But by then, the batters cross over for the third run. Shardul Thakur also fails to collect the throw, but the backup is there to prevent any other run.

Pulls the length back by a bit, outside off. Jadeja throws his bat at it, and square cuts it to deep point for just a single.

Jadeja shows his cards early as he shuffles outside off to scoop over short fine leg. Seeing that, Shardul pushes it wide outside off, full in length. Jadeja tries to adjust and angle it over short third, but is late by then and misses out.

Time for the final over. Shardul Thakur to close out the innings.

SIX! These are crucial runs for the Royals! Bosch serves a genuine half volley, outside off. Nandre Burger gets under it nicely and pumps it downtown for a six. Clean strike from Nandre. 16 runs off the over.

Full and wide outside off. Jadeja drives it to the right of cover for a single.

FOUR! PUNISHED! Juicy full toss, outside off. Jadeja accepts it gleefully and smashes it to the right of the cover fielder and picks up a boundary.

Fantastic piece of running! Slightly back of a length, on the fourth stump line. Jadeja waits back and steers it to deep backward point. Naman Dhir throws it to the batting end, where Ryan Rickelton collects the ball with his back to the stumps, but isn't aware of Jadeja completing the second run. Had he broken the stumps, Jadeja could have been out by a yard or so. Hardik shows his frustration as well. A bit too casual from Rickelton.

Wide yorker, outside off, Burger carves it to deep backward point for a single.

Full and around off, Jadeja drills it to mid off and hurries to the other end. Hardik picks the ball and releases a flat throw to the batting end but misses his shy.

Good review by Jadeja! On a length, going down the leg side. Jadeja shuffles a bit inside the line, crouches, and tries to help it behind, but misses out. Jadeja sends it upstairs for a review for a wide not given. UltraEdge comes up and shows a flat line. The on-field decision is overturned.

Nandre Burger is the new man in. Corbin Bosch to bowl the 19th over.

OUT! CAUGHT! Shardul ends Archer's fun and another RR batter gets caught in the deep. Digs in a slower bouncer, on top of off and middle, does Thakur. Jofra Archer aims to muscle it downtown with a flat bat, but the connection goes all wrong for him. He fails to generate the power and timing, airing it straight. Tilak Varma runs to his left from long on and grabs it around his chest. Rajasthan Royals slip down to 175/8, with 12 legal balls remaining in the innings.

Short on leg, Jadeja presses back and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Drama! Kumar Sangakkara has marched out of the dugout and is engaged in a discussion with the fourth umpire, who appears to be explaining the situation to the RR head coach. The issue seems to revolve around Shardul Thakur's towel falling off. There was a case for a dead ball to be called with the towel falling off during the delivery stride, but not on this occasion and Shubham Dubey walks off. Ravindra Jadeja walks in as RR's Impact Sub, replacing Shubham Dubey.

Shubham Dubey is substituted by Ravindra Jadeja

OUT! MISTIMED AND CAUGHT! Good deception by Thakur on this occasion. He dishes out an off cutter, and bowls it fairly outside off, on a fractionally fuller length. Shubham Dubey is early into his shot and goes swinging across the line to heave it over deep mid-wicket. But ends up slicing it off the top edge. Naman Dhir comes charging in off the ropes by covering good ground. Sees the ball like a hawk and takes a fine running catch just outside the inner ring. Rajasthan Royals are 174/7.

Gets away with it! Short and slow, outside off. Jofra climbs on it and slashes it a bit uppishly to deep point for a single.

NO BALL AND FOUR! Going downhill for Shardul. He slips a high full toss, angling on the leg stump, and it is above the waist height. Not an ideal line at all with two fielders in the ring behind square on the leg side. Jofra Archer swings his bat hard and pins it between the short fine leg and backward square leg fielders for a boundary.

SIX! A flat hit from Archer! Way too short by Thakur, on top of middle. Jofra Archer clears the front leg and pulls it flat and wide of the deep mid-wicket fielder for a cracking six. This is turning out to be a brilliant cameo from Archer.

Wide outside off, on a fuller length. Dubey slaps it down to long off for a single.

Shardul Thakur (2-0-13-0) has been called back into the attack.

Pitched outside leg, on a fuller length. Dubey gets a bit across in the crease to help it behind, but misses and the ball thuds the front pad before rolling wide of short fine leg for a leg bye.

Full and outside off, Archer pumps it over the in-field, towards long off's right for a single.

Just short! Perhaps the lack of timing saved Archer. A low full toss, around off. Jofra tries to clobber it over long off, but his bat twists at the point of contact. Tilak Varma comes charging in off the long off fence and dives forward, but the ball yorks his fingers and is deflected away. Two taken.

SIX! High and long enough! Short of a length, angling in on middle. Archer hangs deep in the crease and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a big six. He is enjoying his promotion here.

Goes for the yorker, on off, Jofra Archer just manages to drop his bat down in time and gets an inside edge. The ball rolls through mid-wicket and they hustle for the second run as well. 150 UP FOR RAJASTHAN ROYALS!

From around the stump, Bosch hits the deck hard, on off. Shubham Dubey hangs back and punches it to the left of point for a single.

Corbin Bosch returns to the attack. 2-0-10-1 so far for Bosch.

SIX! Just over! On a short of a good length, just outside off. Archer plays with a cross-batted angle and slaps it aerially to clear the long off fence. Suryakumar Yadav leaps to pluck the ball there. He does get his fingertips to the ball, but lands beyond the ropes. A six for Archer.

Archer was gone had the throw hit. Fuller in length, just outside off. Shubham Dubey pushes it with soft hands toward the mid off fielder. Dubey calls for a single, but Archer hesitates initially. However, he goes through eventually. The fielder has a shy at the batter's end, but misses and Archer gets home.

Short and at pace, angling away. Shubham pulls it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Still no Ravindra Jadeja, who is padded up in the dugout and is on the Impact Sub list. Shubham Dubey is the new man in.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND CAUGHT! Not enough pyrotechnics from Ferreira and he departs just when he was looking to switch gears. Chahar redeems himself by bowling a slower short ball and well outside the off stump. Donovan Ferreira stands tall to fetch it and looks to clear the deep mid-wicket fence with a pull shot, but ends up slicing it off the top edge. It goes only as far as Corbin Bosch stationed in the deep, who moves to his left, and takes it with a reverse cup while falling on his back. Chahar has two to his name and the Royals are 139/6.

SIX! A real freebie and punished! Chahar slips in a full toss at knee height, around off. Donovan Ferreira, with minimum fuss, hoists it over long on for a massive six. Is this the jailbreak moment for the Royals?

Much fuller, wide outside off, near the tramline. Jofra Archer extends his arms and punches it toward the left of deep cover for a single.

Deepak Chahar (3-0-27-1) is back for his final over. The sun is back out as well.

Pushed through, full on middle. Jofra Archer heaves it off the inner half of the bat to deep mid-wicket for a single.

A tad fuller, slanting down the leg side, Donovan Ferreira tucks it to deep mid-wicket and gets a single.

SIX! Much-needed for the Royals! Raghu errs this time and offers a juicy half-volley, on middle and leg. Donovan Ferreira gets the front leg out of the way and slogs it over cow corner for a cracking six.

Tossed up, fuller, on middle, Jofra Archer clips it to long on for a single.

Slides into the batter, on a length. Donovan Ferreira hangs back and knocks it down to long on for a run.

Flat and fuller, around the leg stump. Donovan Ferreira, with no footwork, pushes it to the right of the bowler. Raghu dives to make a stop.

It has turned a bit cloudy now, which the players will certainly welcome. Spin is back on in the form of Raghu Sharma. 2-0-15-0 so far for the leggie.

Dug in too short and outside off. Donovan Ferreira swats the slower one off the back foot, between deep mid-wicket and long on. Robin Minz, the sub fielder, swiftly moves across to his left from the former position and cuts it off. Just a single.

Another slower bouncer, on off. Jofra Archer pulls it down to deep square leg for a single.

Slower bumper, wide outside off. Jofra Archer tries the square cut to the off side, but inside edges it to the keeper behind. Ryan Rickelton dives to his right and gathers it on a bounce.

On a hard length, wide outside off. Donovan Ferreira punches it with a cross-bat to long off and gets across for a single.

Back of a length, on a tight line, on off and middle. Donovan Ferreira watchfully blocks it back to Shardul.

Good-length delivery, just outside off. Donovan Ferreira defends it to cover.

STRATEGIC BREAK! This has been a game of ebbs and flows. RR were beginning to build a handy partnership after those early setbacks in the Powerplay, but have been pegged back. Two new batters are now at the crease. With one of them being Jofra Archer, the message could well be for him to go out there and swing freely. MI have done well so far, with all their bowlers barring AM Ghazanfar keeping things under control. They have also backed it up with some sharp work in the field, but can they maintain that intensity in the final 7 overs? Shardul Thakur to bowl after the break.

Well bowled! Spears in another yorker, around off. Archer shovels it back to the bowler. Only 4 runs and a wicket from the over. Corbin Bosch's figures read 2-0-10-1 so far.

Well, well. This is interesting. Jofra Archer has walked in at number 7.

OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Absolute snorter from Bosch and the troubles keep rising for the Royals. Corbin with a pinpoint yorker attacking the stumps. Dhruv Jurel has a high backlift and his head falls over. By the time he can jam the bat down to squeeze it out, the ball sneaks under his bat and crashes into the stumps behind. Rajasthan Royals are 119/5 as Jurel heads back to the dugout.

Fuller on off, angling in. Donovan Ferreira gently taps it down through mid on for an easy run.

A bit slower than usual, on a good length, around off. Jurel heaves it along the ground toward deep mid-wicket and gets a single.

Attacks the stumps, on a slightly fuller length. Donovan Ferreira plays from the crease, and opens the bat face at the last second to steer the ball between cover and point for a single.

Back of a length, angling in, around the hips of the batter. Dhruv Jurel pulls it toward the right of the deep backward square fielder and gets a single.

Slower through the air, full and on middle. Donovan Ferreira lunges ahead with a big stride and blocks it to the right of the bowler. Another expensive over from AM Ghazanfar. 15 runs off it.

Flatter trajectory, much fuller, just behind the yorker length. Dhruv Jurel jams it to long on for a single.

SIX! Into the second-tier! Way too short, on the stumps. Dhruv Jurel has enough room and time to go deep into the crease and nails the pull shot deep into the stands behind deep mid-wicket.

Sharp fielding! Fuller and outside off, Dhruv Jurel rocks back and cuts at it. However, Suryakumar Yadav dives to his right and makes a diving stop, denying the single.

FOUR! Nicely executed! A bit of drag-downer from Ghazanfar, down the leg stump. Dhruv Jurel presses back and pulls it to the left of the diving short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

Dhruv Jurel will have to put that run out behind him and get a move on here.

FOUR! Hit hard and wide enough. Much fuller, around off. Dhruv Jurel drills it uppishly, just toward the right of the bowler. AM Ghazanfar looks to stick his right hand out to attempt a catch, but the ball zips past his fingertips and races away downtown for four runs.

Pushes the length up, on off. Ferreira knocks it to mid off. Just 6 runs and a wicket from this over.

Back of a length, just outside off. Donovan Ferreira camps back and dabs it to cover.

Low full toss, on middle, Jurel pushes it back past the bowler. A single is taken as the ball goes wide of mid off. 100 UP FOR RR!

Absolute disaster for the Royals. Donovan Ferreira walks in next.

OUT! DASUN SHANAKA IS RUN OUT! A complete miscommunication in the middle and Shanaka pays the price for it. A length delivery, around off, Jurel dabs it to the backward fielder. Shardul Thakur moves to his left and initially fumbles to collect the ball and Shanaka sniffs a single, but Jurel is going nowhere and has his back against his partner. Shanaka is almost at the striker's end and has a long way to retreat. Shardul eventually collects the ball and throws it to the bowling end. Corbin gathers it on the half-volley, juggles momentarily, but manages to whip the bails off in time with Shanaka well short of his ground. An unfortunate way to get dismissed for Dasun and Rajasthan Royals are 99/4.

FOUR! Off the edge! Back of a length, on the middle stump line and nipping back in a shade. Dhruv stands tall and goes for the heave, but the incoming ball takes the inside edge and the ball squirts to the right of the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

Fuller, on off, Dasun Shanaka clips it to the left of deep mid-wicket for a single.

Halfway through the first innings. These two have added 40 runs together and are going at a fair clip, given the conditions. 34 have come in the last 3 overs for the Royals, so the momentum is gradually building. A change in bowling as Corbin Bosch comes on.

This is on a good length, off-pace delivery, outside off. Dasun nurdles it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

SIX! All the way! Another bouncer, around the left shoulder of the batter. Dasun Shanaka walks inside the line and helps the pull over the deep fine leg fence for six more runs.

Pace off and into the surface, outside off. Dhruv slaps it to deep cover for a run.

Change of length from Thakur as he bangs a bouncer, outside off. Dasun Shanaka shuffles across the stumps and pulls it away to deep square leg for a single.

Lands it on a good length, around off. Jurel dabs it through point and crosses over.

Thakur starts with a full ball, on the off stump. Jurel firms the drive to mid off.

STRATEGIC BREAK! The partnership between Shanaka and Jurel is blossoming steadily now, with the former showing intent in the last couple of overs. Mumbai Indians have managed to take three massive wickets en route and have utilised six overs of spin so far, as there is a bit of help for spinners on this surface. It is expected to get slower and slower as the game progresses, and it won't be easy for the new batters to come in and go bang-bang from the first ball. So this particular partnership becomes really important for the Royals in this middle phase. MI will look to keep picking up wickets and prevent big overs. Shardul Thakur is now introduced into the attack, replacing AM Ghazanfar.

Bowled with a flatter trajectory, a bit short and outside off, Shanaka hops back to cut it away but chops it down on the off side.

SIX! That has been smoked away! Full-length delivery, around off and middle. Dasun Shanaka leans on the delivery, loads his arms and clubs it over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen. That brings up 300 T20 sixes for Shanaka.

Loopy ball, full and wide on off, bowled from way behind the crease. Shanaka frees his arms and hits it hard along the ground to the right of deep cover for a couple of runs.

Pushes it fuller, just outside off. Dasun Shanaka goes deep inside the crease and blocks it to the off side.

Drops it short, outside off, Dasun cuts it hard but picks out Shardul Thakur at backward point.

Tossed up, fuller, around the pads of the batter, Dhruv Jurel rolls his wrists and flicks it through wide mid-wicket to get across for a single.

Attacking the front pad, on a good length. Jurel brings his bat out in front and whips it to deep mid-wicket for one. A productive over for RR, 15 runs off it.

AM Ghazanfar drags his length back once again, just outside off. Dasun Shanaka rocks back and pushes it to long off for a single.

SIX! That has gone many a mile. AM Ghazanfar serves a flighted delivery, a bit too full, drifting in, on middle and leg. Shanaka gets on the front foot and, with a steady head, he tonks it way over wide long on for a 100-meter biggie.

Fuller and outside off, Dasun Shanaka presses forward and knocks it to the right of deep cover for a couple of runs.

THREE WIDES! Some free runs for the Royals. Fuller in length, angling down the leg side. Dasun Shanaka misses his flick and the keeper fails to glove it as well. The ball deflects off his left pad and rolls away to the right of deep fine leg and the batters cross over twice.

Shorter and quicker, outside off. Jurel cuts it late but Shardul Thakur moves across to his right at short third and dives to make the stop. Just a single. MI have been sharp in the field today.

Short of a length, just outside off, turning in, Dasun Shanaka rocks back and pushes it to long on for a single.

Sliding in at the leg stump, on a length. Shanaka gets inside the line and sweeps it down to deep fine leg for one.

Loopy this time, much fuller, on off and middle. Dhruv Jurel drives it along the carpet toward long off for one.

Good effort! Full and outside off, Jurel extends his hands and cracks the drive past cover. The sub fielder, Robin Minz, is swift across the turf to his right from deep point and he tumbles to cut it off. Two runs taken.

Pitches it up, does Raghu, outside off, Dasun Shanaka lunges and pushes it through cover to get a single.

Very full, around off. This is squeezed away to deep point for a single.

Raghu Sharma comes from over the wicket and delivers a full ball, outside off. Dhruv Jurel punches it toward Corbin Bosch in the cover region.

That's the end of the Powerplay. Mumbai Indians would be very happy to have claimed three massive wickets. RR are pushed to reconstruct as Dasun Shanaka is in at number 5. Raghu Sharma is introduced into the attack as well, replacing Deepak Chahar.

OUT! CAUGHT! A well-judged catch by Tilak Varma, and it is AM Ghazanfar who has the last laugh. Slower through the air and the length is pulled back too, on off. Parag is nowhere near the pitch of the ball and just swings through the line. He is early into the lofted hit and does not get the desired power on the shot. Mid on had been pushed back on the fence after the boundary on the 4th ball of the over. Tilak Varma times the jump to perfection at long on and as he is about to lose his balance, he gets rid of the ball and steadies himself in the field of play before completing the catch. After 6 overs, RR are 54/3.

An umpire's review for a fair catch at long on. Tilak Varma is confident that he has taken it cleanly. But has his left foot made any contact with the boundary ropes, while holding the ball? The TV umpire is convinced that it is a fair catch as Tilak just managed to balance himself up. OUT loads on the giant screen.

FOUR! This is an excellent batting from the skipper of Rajasthan Royals. Much fuller, offering a lot of width, outside off. Riyan Parag crouches a bit and extends his arms to smash it over the cover-point region for four more runs.

FOUR! Up and over! A floater, curving back in, on middle and leg. Parag clears the front leg, reaches out in front and thumps it over mid on. One bounce and over the ropes.

A touch fuller this time, just outside off. Dhruv Jurel opens the face of the bat at the last moment to guide it to the left of backward point for a single.

SIX! Banged away! A half-tracker by AM Ghazanfar, on off. Jurel does not miss out as he stands tall and pummels it over the man at deep mid-wicket for half a dozen.

Starts off with a fuller delivery, does Ghazanfar, around off. Dhruv Jurel leans on the delivery and drives it straight to the cover fielder.

Last over of the Powerplay. Spinner comes for a spinner. Here's AM Ghazanfar, who replaces Will Jacks.

And again! Just 6 runs and a wicket from the over. Chahar digs it in short, around off. Riyan tries to flay it away but misses once again.

Chahar bangs this hard on a good length to generate some bounce, angling in. Riyan Parag makes room and looks to cut at it, but gets beaten.

SIX! Hit with real authority! Into the surface, outside off. This sits up to be hit and Parag plays the front foot pull over long on for a flat six.

Slower and fuller, on middle, Parag flicks it off the front foot to mid-wicket.

Was there an edge? Banged into the deck, outside off, Parag arches back to play the upper cut but misses as the ball goes through to the keeper. Chahar seemed to have heard something, but got no support from anyone else.

A body blow for the Royals, quite literally. In walks the captain, Riyan Parag, at number 4.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! First Jaiswal and now Sooryavanshi, both RR openers back in the hut inside 5 overs. MI are delighted and so would be PBKS and KKR. From over the wicket, angled away from the batter with a seam-up ball. Sooryavanshi hangs deep in the crease and tries to fight the angle by heaving across the line. The ball seams away to catch a leading edge and it goes behind point. Naman Dhir runs in off the ropes and there is another fielder converging from the inner circle but Dhir calls for it and gets low to take the catch.

Change? Nope. Deepak Chahar (2-0-21-0) to bowl three in a row.

From around the wicket, on a nagging length, going across the batter. Jurel angles it to the man at short third. End of a successful over for Jacks and MI.

A bit of turn. Fractionally short, on middle. Dhruv presses back and punches it to cover.

Jacks draws first blood and gets the reward for his execution. Dhruv Jurel is the next batter in, at number 3. He is coming off two back-to-back fifties and has been in a decent form this year.

OUT! CAUGHT! Jacks finally gets rid of Jaiswal. After bowling the previous ball at 97 kph, Jacks slows this one down and bowls it at 89 kph, shorter and just around the off stump. Jaiswal clears the front leg and has a swing at it. The ball stops a bit in the surface and turns away slightly to catch the leading edge. It balloons towards point, where Corbin Bosch takes a reverse cup catch on the edge of the ring. End of a 33-run opening stand.

Slower and wider on off, on a good length. Jaiswal cuts it straight to backward point.

SIX! Good use of the feet! Floated up, on a length, on middle. Jaiswal dances down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and smokes it over mid off for a biggie.

Flatter and shorter, on middle. Sooryavanshi pushes at the ball with hard hands. Ekes out an inside edge and it goes in front of square on the leg side. They cross.

Wide! Full and drifting down leg, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi attempts the sweep but misses.

A dot to end the over. Chahar pushes it across the batter from over the wicket. Jaiswal tries one too many shots as he initially walks across for the scoop but seeing the line, he tries to angle the scoop past short third. He fails to get under the ball and toe-ends it beside the strip on the off side.

Takes pace off now and goes into the surface, over middle. Jaiswal hops to play the uppercut over the keeper but misses.

FOUR! Thumped! Chahar comes from around the wicket for Jaiswal. He goes searching for the yorker but fails to get it full enough. Jaiswal stays back and gets his hands through the ball. Creams the drive through covers for a boundary.

Nails the wide yorker from over the wicket. Sooryavanshi digs it out to deep point for a single.

Better line and length from Chahar. Angled in at the sticks, on a good length. Yashasvi nudges it through square leg and turns the strike over.

SIX! High and long enough! Chahar errs in his length while attempting the knuckleball. Pitches it up right in the slot, on off. Jaiswal clears the front leg and swings with all his might. Gets more height than distance on it but manages to clear the long off fence.

Very full, darted in at the toes. Sooryavanshi can only jam it out back to the bowler. Jacks is still not happy with that LBW decision and has a word with the umpire. A tidy first over from Will. Just 4 runs off it.

Wide! Sprayed down leg, Sooryavanshi offers no shot.

Pushed through, shorter and on middle and leg. Jaiswal knocks it to the left of mid on for a quick single.

A loud shout for LBW, turned down by the umpire. Hardik Pandya checks with the bowler and the keeper before deciding to go upstairs. Sliding on with the arm, on a length, attacking the front pad. Jaiswal gets down on a knee and goes hard on the sweep. He misses out on connecting and gets hit low on the front pad. This does look pretty straight. Waiting for the UltraEdge, says the third umpire as the tension builds. The third umpire opts for the split screen instead and is convinced that there is no bat or glove involved. Over to the Ball Tracking now. Well, the ball is clipping the top of the middle stump and it is umpire's call. The on-field decision is upheld. MI retain their review.

Slower through the air, on a good length, a bit wide but sneaking just inside the tramline. Jaiswal shoulders arms.

A bit of air given this time, full and drifting into the pads. Sooryavanshi clips this through mid-wicket. They think about the second run, but the fielder in the deep keeps the batters down to a single.

Flat and short, in line with the off stump. Jaiswal presses back and cuts it late, but can't beat backward point. Just a single.

What an entertaining opening over! It has beautifully set the tone for the game. And it will be spin from the other end. With two left-handers at the crease, Will Jacks will roll his arm over.

Shaping back into the pads, Yashasvi flicks this length ball to deep mid-wicket and keeps the strike with a single.

SIX! Clean as a whistle! A hit-me delivery by Chahar as he goes full in search of swing. Dishes it out right in the slot, on off. Jaiswal puts his head down and with a clean swing of the arms, he launches it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Angled back in, on a back of a length, on middle. Jaiswal swivels to shovel it away but misses and wears it on the waist.

Sensational effort from Will Jacks! Chahar switches to over the wicket and bowls it full and across the left-hander. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi throws his hands at it but fails to get hold of the shot properly. Jacks leaps acrobatically at the deep cover fence. While there was never really a catching opportunity, he does brilliantly to flick the ball back into play before landing beyond the boundary cushions. The batters run only a single and Will saves five runs for his side.

Is that a six? Or has Jacks saved it? Nonetheless, an astonishing effort from the Englishman despite running out of room in the deep. The TV umpire is summoned in to check it. And yes, the replay shows that Jacks just managed to throw the ball in the playing area before landing beyond the ropes. Jacks has saved a few runs for his team here.

Jaiswal and the Royals are underway. Chahar drags the length back and brings the ball back into the left-hander. Jaiswal uses his wrists and turns it through mid-wicket for a single.

A hint of away shape first up for Chahar. Floated up from around the wicket, full and outside off, inviting the drive. Jaiswal resists the temptation and lets it go through to the keeper.

All set to get underway for one final time this season at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. It is absolutely humid out there with the sun beating down. But that hasn't kept the fans away, as it is almost a full house. The two umpires walk out to the middle. Hardik Pandya has his men in a huddle before they spread across the park. Now then, the RR opening pair of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal walk to the crease. Deepak Chahar has the new ball in hand. Jaiswal will take the strike. A slip in place. Ready. Set. Go.

Let's hear from Suryakumar Yadav - Suryakumar says the Mumbai Indians are here to win and play for pride, with this being their final game of the season. He adds that the fans have backed the team throughout the tournament, and the players would love to give them something to cheer about one last time this year. When asked about plans to stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, SKY laughs and says the biggest challenge at the moment is the heat, with conditions extremely hot in Mumbai. He signs off by saying the team will put up a proper fight and look to execute their plans well against the opposition.

Impact sub options for RR - Ravindra Jadeja, Sushant Mishra, Aman Perala, Ravi Bishnoi and Tushar Deshpande.

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C) (In for Lhuan-dre Pretorius), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger (In for Sushant Mishra), Yash Punja and Brijesh Sharma.

Impact sub options for MI - Rohit Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Robin Minz, Krish Bhagat and Trent Boult.

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI) - Ryan Rickelton (WK), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar (In for Jasprit Bumrah), Shardul Thakur, AM Ghazanfar and Raghu Sharma.

The skipper of the Rajasthan Royals - Riyan Parag says they would have bowled first as well, believing the heat could ease later on and the wicket might get better for batting. He adds that with this potentially being their final game of the season, the side wants to play with full intensity and do everything possible to secure the two points. Reflecting on the campaign, Parag says everything the team worked hard for before and during the tournament has led them to this stage, with their fate still in their own hands. Apart from Parag returning to the side, the Royals have made two more changes, with Nandre Burger and Ravindra Jadeja also coming back.

The captain of the Mumbai Indians - Hardik Pandya says it looks like a good track. Details that whenever they have played here in a day game, the pitch tends to get better and better as the game progresses. About the ESA initiative, Pandya mentions that it is a very special game, as he highlights that the ESA has brought 20,000 kids to the stadium. Says millions of affected kids have been helped by the Reliance Foundation and that it is a great privilege to be a part of it. Adds that every year they come for this occasion, they know it is always going to be loud. When asked about the pitch, he calls it a hard, good-looking track. He reckons that it will get slightly better once the sun goes down. On the team changes, Hardik informs that Jasprit Bumrah is resting and Deepak Chahar comes in for him.

TOSS - All set for the coin to go up. Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag share a warm hug in the middle. Ravi Shastri calls it a furnace out there. The flip of the coin lands in favour of Pandya. Mumbai Indians opt to BOWL first.

Words from MI's star opener - Ryan Rickelton believes the surface at the Wankhede offers good pace and bounce, similar to conditions back home in South Africa, which is why he feels comfortable batting here.  On opening alongside Rohit Sharma, Rickelton says he feels a lot more at ease when Sharma is at the other end because of the calmness and composure he brings. He adds that Rohit understands the game exceptionally well and always seems to make the right decisions at the right time, which helps settle him down in the middle. Speaking about the Jofra Archer challenge, Rickelton says the England pacer has been hugely impactful for the Rajasthan Royals this season. However, he is looking forward to the contest and hopes to use Archer's pace to his advantage and come out on top in the battle.

A day of smiles and dreams - It is that special day in the IPL calendar for the Mumbai Indians. Education and Sports for All Day brings together over 20,000 children from underserved backgrounds, tribal communities and villages across Maharashtra and Gujarat for an unforgettable experience at the Wankhede. MI will hope to put smiles on the kids' faces and sign off from the season on a positive note.

A quick chat - RR's Donovan Ferreira says the team is staying relaxed heading into this do-or-die clash, with the players fully focused on what they need to do. From a personal standpoint, he adds that he is treating it as just another big game on a big stage, acknowledging that pressure will always be there but insisting that the key is to embrace it. Reflecting on his IPL journey, Ferreira says the last three years often saw him on the sidelines carrying drinks, but he used that as motivation and worked hard to earn his opportunities. Speaking about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ferreira says the youngster is highly rated around India and adds that he genuinely enjoys watching him bat.

PITCH REPORT - Ian Bishop mentions that this is the first afternoon game in Mumbai this season, with temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius, though it feels closer to 40. Informs that the game will be played on pitch number six, with the square boundaries measuring 67 metres and 61 metres respectively, while the straight boundary stands at 75 metres. Sunil Gavaskar adds that more than the temperature, it is the humidity that really drains the players. He notes that this surface has historically been a very good batting wicket, although there is very little grass on it today, apart from a few scattered patches. Gavaskar expects the spinners, especially the wrist spinners, to get some assistance from the surface, but still believes there will be plenty of runs on offer. On the toss, Gavaskar reckons the captain winning it will likely choose to bat first, mainly to avoid having their bowlers spend long periods in the afternoon heat and humidity.

Key matchups and pitch expectations - There are plenty of matchups to watch, but one stands above the rest. Round two between Jasprit Bumrah and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the contest everyone has circled. The first bout went convincingly to the 15-year-old sensation, and the cricketing world will be watching closely to see how Bumrah responds. As for the surface, this being a day game in Mumbai, spinners are expected to have a significant say. But you can never write off the batters at this venue at all. The head-to-head reads a close 5-4 in favour of MI at the Wankhede, but RR hold a 3-1 advantage in the last four meetings here. With so much at stake, this promises to be a box-office clash in the City of Dreams. Toss and teams coming up shortly.

Team news - There’s no injury concern in the MI camp. Hardik Pandya is expected to lead the side as usual, with Rohit Sharma likely coming in as an impact player. But with 24 players used across the season, MI are among the teams to have rotated their squad the most this year, which is uncharacteristic of a franchise known for its stability. RR, meanwhile, have worked through 20 players of their own this year, with injuries to Ravindra Jadeja and skipper Riyan Parag disrupting their combination at crucial stages. Both are expected to return, and if they do, it will give the Royals a significant boost in confidence.

Fault lines exposed - Both sides know where the other bleeds. Where the vulnerabilities exactly are. MI’s marquee names have had a season to forget with the bat. Their bowling has not been watertight either, having conceded 200 or more six times this campaign. But RR’s troubles run just as deep. Though their top order has been in some scintillating form, their fragile middle order and a bowling attack that has haemorrhaged runs all season have added to their worries. Eight times they have conceded 200 or more this season.

Last ticket, multiple claimants - Three teams are still scrapping for the fourth playoff spot. PBKS and RR are the primary contenders with realistic chances, while KKR lurk on the fringes with a thin mathematical chance that looks more like wishful thinking at this point. For Rajasthan Royals, it is binary. Win, and they are through. Lose, and they are done. They sit at 14 points, and a victory here sends them leapfrogging Punjab Kings, who banked 15 points after a commanding win in Lucknow last evening to sneak into the top four. Of all the teams still alive, RR are the only ones with their fate entirely in their own hands. But what if the Royals slip up tonight? Then, the Punjab Kings advance, almost. Almost, because KKR still have a game to play this evening, against DC. However, PBKS have built such a commanding net run rate buffer over their 2014 final opponents that it would take a near-miracle to dislodge them. And if that game in Kolkata ends up meaning nothing, well, that is entirely on the Royals.

S19, E69 - It has come down to the final day of the league stage, with one playoff spot still to be decided. It is all or nothing now. The road to the playoffs runs through the Wankhede, where the Mumbai Indians have already been shown the exit but have one last role to play, as the final gatekeepers of this season. For Rajasthan Royals, the equation is simple and the pressure absolute. Win, and they are through. Hello and welcome to the penultimate league stage fixture of IPL 2026. It’s going to be a fun ride, so hop along.

... MATCH DAY ...

All or nothing - The penultimate match of the league stage throws up an intriguing clash at the iconic Wankhede Stadium as Mumbai Indians host Rajasthan Royals in Match 69 of IPL 2026. While the stakes appear vastly different for the two teams, the encounter still carries enormous significance. Rajasthan are chasing playoff qualification and enter the contest knowing that a win will clinch a playoff berth for them, whereas Mumbai, already out of contention, have an opportunity to salvage pride in front of their home fans and potentially disrupt another team’s campaign. Big on names, not so on performances - Mumbai Indians’ campaign has never truly found rhythm. A season plagued by inconsistency with bat and ball has left the five-time champions well outside the playoff race, forcing them into a phase of introspection. Captain Hardik Pandya recently admitted that the team has been 'quite poor' this season, reflecting the frustration around missed opportunities and underwhelming performances. Their recent defeat to Kolkata exposed familiar concerns - fragile middle-order phases, fielding lapses, and an inability to sustain momentum through key passages. For Mumbai, the spotlight naturally falls on Rohit Sharma, whose experience at Wankhede remains invaluable. Much also rests on Tilak Varma, who has endured a frustrating campaign despite flashes of brilliance. Mumbai need someone to bridge the gap between intent and execution, and Tilak’s role at No. 3 or 4 becomes especially important if early wickets fall. Add the all-round influence of Hardik Pandya, and Mumbai still possess enough firepower to post, or chase a massive total if their batting clicks collectively. Mumbai’s bowling has struggled for consistency, especially in the final overs where games have slipped away too often. Their seam attack will need better execution with yorkers and variations, particularly against RR’s finishers who thrive in the last five overs. An opportunity like none other - Rajasthan Royals, in contrast, are clinging to hope. After threatening to fade away during the middle stretch of the season, they have found renewed energy thanks to timely performances and explosive batting. Their recent win over Lucknow Super Giants revived their campaign and ensured they remain alive in the playoff race entering this fixture. The Royals arrive with urgency, momentum, and clarity - three things Mumbai have often lacked this year. The Royals’ batting has found a new spark through teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The youngster recently smashed a blistering 93 off 38 deliveries in a high-pressure encounter, showcasing fearless strokeplay and extraordinary composure under pressure. His ability to attack in the Powerplay could immediately put Mumbai on the back foot. Support around him becomes equally important. Rajasthan’s middle order has often oscillated between explosive and vulnerable, meaning the likes of senior batters and finishers must convert starts into substantial contributions. If RR’s batting unit survives Mumbai’s new-ball challenge, Wankhede’s dimensions could turn the contest into a boundary-hitting exhibition. For Rajasthan, containing Mumbai’s stroke-makers through the middle overs could be decisive. Slowing the tempo against players like Suryakumar and Tilak is often easier said than done, but disciplined lengths and smart match-ups could force Mumbai into risky options. The Wankhede factor - Few venues in the IPL influence tactics as heavily as Wankhede. The short boundaries, true bounce, and dew factor usually create a paradise for batters, making Powerplay execution and death bowling decisive. Teams batting second traditionally feel more comfortable under lights, especially when dew makes gripping the ball difficult. Mumbai historically thrive at home because of their understanding of conditions, but this season their fortress has looked far less intimidating. Rajasthan, meanwhile, will fancy their aggressive batting unit to exploit the surface. The Powerplay battle could define the game. If Mumbai’s seamers fail to strike early, Rajasthan’s top order can quickly take the match away. Conversely, if Mumbai’s experienced core gets going during the field restrictions, Rajasthan’s bowlers could spend much of the evening defending rather than attacking. Form (Last 5 completed games, recent first) - MI - LWLWL | RR - WLLLW. Predictions? This game feels like a classic case of pressure versus liberation. Rajasthan have more to lose and therefore carry heavier expectations. Mumbai, with nothing tangible left to fight for, may actually become dangerous and free to attack without consequence. Yet form and momentum slightly favour the Royals. And, if the Royals do manage to get the win, the final league game, featuring Kolkata Knight Riders, another team still chasing the playoff dream, wouldn't even matter. But if the Royals lose, the final league game will be the one that decides the final spot in the top two, exhilarating stuff. Who are you backing for the win?