IPL 2024 MI vs RR Highlights: Rajasthan Royals go top of the table with their third win as many games in the IPL 2024 as they beat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in a one-sided match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (April 1).
Riyan Parag scored an unbeaten half-century to seal the win after Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal took three wickets each to break the backbone of Mumbai Indians batting. MI are now down at the bottom with three losses in three games. See the match highlights below


IPL Points Table after that big win for Rajasthan Royals

Match Summary

Mumbai Indians bowling card

Rajasthan Royals batting scorecard
Riyan Parag seals the win with a four as the top edge of a pull shot finds the boundary over the keeper's head
RR 127/4 in 15.3 overs Riyan 54* Shubham 8* (Target 126)
6,6! Half-century comes up for Riyan Parag off two sixes to begin the 16th over by Coetzee
Rajasthan Royals need 3 runs in 28 balls
SIX! Parag lofts a flighted delivery into the cow corner for a huge six! That's his first of the night as the remaining of the match only seems a formality in the Royals' win. 10 runs come off that Piyush Chawla over
RR 111/4 in 15 overs Riyan 38* Shubham 8* (Target 126)
Chawla (0/8) returns for his third over and starts with a single to Shubham
Rajasthan Royals need 24 runs in 35 balls
1 1 0 4 0 Wd 0 - Parag smokes Bumrah for a boundary to the mid-off boundary off a fuller delivery to keep the runs coming after Ashwin's wicket! Rajasthan cross 100
RR 101/4 in 14 overs Riyan 30* Shubham 6* (Target 126)
Parag takes single off the first ball as Bumrah begins his final over
Rajasthan Royals need 31 runs in 41 balls
1 W 1 0 1 4 - Shubham Dubey ends the over with a gorgeous backfoot cover drive, a rare shot in T20 cricket! The impact substitute makes an impact while Madhwal ends his spell at 3/20. Bumrah to bowl his final over next
RR 94/4 in 13 overs Riyan 25* Shubham 5* (Target 126)

CAUGHT AT DEEP COVER! R Ashwin is gone off a leading edge off a length delivery as Madhwal claims his third wicket! Shubham Dubey is the new man in at No. 6
RR 88/4 in 12.2 overs
Madhwal (14/2) returns for his final over
Rajasthan Royals need 38 runs in 48 balls
Just three runs off that Chawla over while RR gingerly walks towards a comfortable win
RR 87/3 in 12 overs Riyan 23* Ashwin 16* (Target 126)
Piyush Chawla (0/5) bowls his second over with MI needing wickets. Parag takes single off the first ball
Rajasthan Royals need 42 runs in 54 balls
Riyan Parag shows he is the man in form as he shows little footwork to chip a fuller delivery for a four to the cover region! Ashwin does the RR chase further favour by placing the last ball fine to the leg side for another boundary!
RR 85/3 in 11 overs Riyan 21* Ashwin 15* (Target 126)
1 1 0 1 2 0 - Just five runs off Chawla's first over but no wicket, something that MI desperately need to win this game. Coetzee to bowl his second over next!
RR 73/3 in 9 overs Riyan 16* Ashwin 9* (Target 126); 53 runs needed in 60 balls
1 1 1 1 B2 2 0 - No damage of the latest Madhwal over while 8 runs came off it. Wrist spinner Piyush Chawla to bowl the next over
RR 68/3 in 9 overs Riyan 14* Ashwin 6* (Target 126)
Rajasthan Royals need 58 runs in 66 balls
Akash Madhwal continues his spell for a third over and starts with a single to Ashwin
Rajasthan Royals need 65 runs in 71 balls
Riyan Parag places a neat upper cut over the keeper's for a boundary and pulls the next ball fine on the leg side for back-to-back fours! 10 runs come off that Coetzee over. The umpire signals strategic timeout at the end of it
RR 60/3 in 8 overs Riyan 12* Ashwin 2* (Target 126)
Right-arm pacer Gerald Coetzee is introduced to attack and he starts with a dot ball to Parag
Rajasthan Royals need 76 runs in 77 balls
50 comes up for Royals at the end of the over but the momentum is sliding with Madhwal, who picks two wickets in two overs to bring his team back in the game with the crowd cheering
RR 50/3 in 7 overs Riyan 4* Ashwin 1* (Target 126)

CAUGHT AT DEEP FINE LEG! Jos Buttler pulls a quick short ball by Madhwal straight to Piyush Chawla. RR are three wickets down while Ashwin is the new man in at No. 5
RR 48/3 in 6.3 overs
Akash Madhwal (1/3) continues his spell for a second over from the other end
Rajasthan Royals need 80 runs in 84 balls
1 1 0 0 0 0 - RR batters decide not to play with fire as they see out the Bumrah over!
RR 46/2 in 6 overs Buttler 12* Riyan 2* (Target 126)
Bumrah (0/17) continues for his third over and Parag gets an outside edge off the first ball to run down to the deep third man for a single
Rajasthan Royals need 81 runs in 89 balls
Just three runs and a big wicket off that Akash Madhwal over, who brings Mumbai another chance in this low-scoring affair!
RR 44/2 in 5 overs Buttler 11* Riyan 1* (Target 126)

PLAYED DOWN! Madhwal claims the wicket of the RR captain, who inside edges a ball one bounce to the stump! Riyan Parag is the new man in at No. 4
RR 42/2 in 4.2 overs
Akash Madhwal introduced to bowling as first change to replace Maphaka!
Rajasthan Royals need 85 runs in 96 balls
Another eye-catching over by Bumrah and Buttler knows that better as an inswinger almost claimed the off-stump while a clueless English opener left the ball!
Sanju Samson gets a lucky outside edge off the last ball to find the deep third-man fence as there was no second slip in place!
RR 41/1 in 4 overs Buttler 10* Samson 12* (Target 126)
Encounters between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals, especially at the Wankhede Stadium, often assume season-defining significance. Memories of past showdowns, such as Rahul Dravid's iconic cap-fling in 2014 or Tim David's breathtaking assault last year, add to the anticipation surrounding this fixture.
There's a sense of déjà vu surrounding the buildup to this contest. Rajasthan Royals have surged ahead with two consecutive wins, while Mumbai Indians have stumbled with two defeats. Despite the early setbacks, Mumbai Indians, with their formidable squad strength, are expected to bounce back soon, especially with the comforting prospect of playing at their home ground.
Mumbai Indians will be buoyed by their performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where they nearly chased down a mammoth target of 278. With a potential return of Luke Wood bolstering their lineup, Mumbai Indians aim to strike the right balance between their batting and bowling departments.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have impressed with their middle-order resilience and death bowling prowess in their victories against Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. However, they face a stern test against Mumbai's explosive batting lineup, which could expose the depth of their resources.
For Mumbai Indians, the return of Luke Wood could provide the much-needed impetus, while Rajasthan Royals are likely to stick to their winning combination, banking on the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler to deliver at the top.
While much attention has been on Rohit Sharma's captaincy transition, his scintillating form in the powerplay overs has been a revelation. With a powerplay strike rate of 178.57, Rohit Sharma's blistering starts set the tone for Mumbai Indians' innings.
As Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals gear up for a riveting encounter, all eyes will be on these two sides to see who can seize the momentum and emerge victorious at the Wankhede Stadium.