Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Highlights, 13th Match | Apr 07: Jaiswal’s 32-Ball Blitz Destroys MI in Shortened Match

RR vs MI 13th IPL Match Highlights saw Rajasthan Royals secure a 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on April 07, 2026. Batting first in a shortened 11-over contest, RR posted 150/3, setting a competitive target that MI managed only 123/9. With this win, Rajasthan Royals moved to the top of the points table, while Mumbai Indians remain in seventh position.

Mumbai Indians elected to field after winning the toss, and Rajasthan Royals capitalized with a quick start. The opening stand between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided 80 runs in under five overs, laying a solid foundation. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 77 off 32 balls, combining power and precision with ten fours and four sixes, while Sooryavanshi contributed a rapid 39 before falling in the 4.6 over. Riyan Parag’s counter-attacking 20 and Shimron Hetmyer’s 6 not out ensured RR finished strongly at 150/3.

Mumbai’s bowlers found early breakthroughs in the powerplay, with Sandeep Sharma and Nandre Burger taking key wickets, but RR’s batting depth limited the collapse. AM Ghazanfar picked up two wickets in the middle overs, providing some control, but the asking rate remained steep. The Royals’ adaptability was evident in their use of impact player Ravi Bishnoi, who came in for Donovan Ferreira in the final over of the innings.

Chasing 151, Mumbai struggled to build partnerships. Early dismissals of Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma at 10/3 slowed momentum. Sherfane Rutherford and Naman Dhir tried to anchor the chase with quickfire contributions of 25 each, but wickets fell regularly at crucial stages. Despite a late cameo from Deepak Chahar and Jasprit Bumrah, MI could not bridge the gap, finishing 123/9. RR bowlers, led by Sandeep Sharma’s 2/26 and effective spells from Bishnoi and Deshpande, maintained pressure throughout.

Toss Winner

The toss went to Mumbai Indians, who decided to field.

Key Moment

The decisive turning point came in RR’s innings with the 50-run opening stand in just 16 balls, establishing a platform that allowed Jaiswal to accelerate freely and set a challenging target for Mumbai Indians.

Star Performer / MVP

Yashasvi Jaiswal was the standout, scoring an unbeaten 77 off 32 balls at a strike rate of 240.62, anchoring RR’s innings and defining the match.

RR vs MI Match Summary

RR vs MI Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma

Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

FAQs – Yesterday’s RR vs MI 13th Match (Apr 07, 2026)

Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s RR vs MI match?
A1: Yesterday (April 07, 2026): 13th Match
Rajasthan Royals (150/3 in 11 overs) beat Mumbai Indians (123/9 in 11 overs) by 27 runs.
RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal unbeaten 77 anchored the innings
MI: Sherfane Rutherford and Naman Dhir scored 25 each

Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Yashasvi Jaiswal was named the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 77 off 32 balls, combining ten fours and four sixes.

Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field first.

Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Rajasthan Royals, Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 77 not out. For Mumbai Indians, Sherfane Rutherford and Naman Dhir led the scoring with 25 runs each.