IPL Bulletin For 2nd May: From Mumbai Crushing Rajasthan By 100 Runs To Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav Creating History

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IPL Bulletin For 2nd May: Match 50 saw Mumbai Indians thrash Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs in Jaipur, with explosive knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya setting up a dominant win.

Ryan Rickelton's quickfire 61 earned him Player of the Match, while Rohit Sharma crossed 6000 runs for MI, joining Virat Kohli in IPL history.

Suryakumar also set a new record with 11 consecutive 25+ scores, as RR's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi fell for a duck after his historic ton. Off the field, ex-England coach Gareth Southgate was spotted in RR colours, and Sandeep Sharma was ruled out of the season with a fractured finger. Here's a look at the top 10 stories.

1) Mumbai Indians Crush Rajasthan Royals By 100 Runs

It was a forgettable night for the Rajasthan Royals as the Mumbai Indians stormed into the Sawai Mansingh Stadium and handed the hosts a crushing 100-run defeat in Match 50 of the Indian Premier League 2025. After setting a formidable total of 217 while batting first, MI's bowlers ran riot, bundling out Rajasthan for just 117 and sealing a dominant victory.

2) Suryakumar Yadav-Hardik Pandya Twin 48s Proves To Be Turning Point

The turning point of the match came shortly after the halfway mark of Mumbai's innings, when Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya unleashed a blistering counter-attack that shattered Rajasthan's resolve. The duo, in a rare display of symmetry, both remained unbeaten on 48 off just 23 deliveries, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Suryakumar dazzled with audacious scoops and elegant lofted drives, while Hardik powered massive hits into the stands with brute force, sending the Wankhede crowd into a frenzy. Their explosive partnership was instrumental in pushing Mumbai's total beyond the 210-run mark.

3) Ryan Rickelton Wins MOTM Award

Ryan Rickelton received the MOTM award for his 38-ball 61, which set the tone for the match in which Mumbai scored 217 runs on the board.

4) Rohit Sharma becomes First Mumbai Indians Player to Score Over 6000 Runs

Rohit Sharma reached a significant milestone during the IPL 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, becoming the first player in MI's history to cross the 6000-run mark for the franchise. He played a crucial knock of 53 off 36 balls, laced with nine boundaries, helping MI post a commanding 217/2. With this feat, Rohit became only the second player in IPL history to score 6000 or more runs for a single team, joining Virat Kohli, who achieved the milestone with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Rohit now has 6024 runs from 231 matches for Mumbai Indians.

5) Sandeep Sharma ruled out of IPL 2025 with fractured finger before RR vs MI clash

Rajasthan Royals' experienced pacer Sandeep Sharma has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL 2025 season after suffering a finger fracture ahead of the clash against Mumbai Indians. "He showed remarkable courage by continuing to bowl despite the injury in the previous match, and everyone at the franchise wishes him a swift and complete recovery," the Royals said in a statement. The team management is currently in the process of finalising his replacement, with an official announcement expected soon. Sharma has played all 10 matches for RR this season, picking up nine wickets with a best bowling figure of 2/21.

6) Suryakumar Yadav creates IPL history, Becomes first player to score 25 or more runs in 11 back-to-back matches

Suryakumar Yadav has etched his name in IPL history by becoming the first player to score 25 or more runs in 11 consecutive matches in a single edition of the tournament. He achieved this remarkable feat during Mumbai Indians' clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday (May 1). Prior to this innings, Suryakumar was tied with Robin Uthappa, who had scored 25-plus runs in 10 straight matches for Kolkata Knight Riders during their title-winning campaign in 2014.

7) Vaibhav Suryavanshi Falls For Duck After Record-Breaking Hundred

After making headlines with a record-breaking century in his previous outing, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for a two-ball duck in Rajasthan Royals' clash against Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday during the IPL 2025.

In RR's earlier match against Gujarat Titans, Suryavanshi lit up the tournament by smashing the fastest hundred by an Indian in IPL history. His explosive partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, worth 166 runs, powered Rajasthan to a thrilling chase of 210 in just 15.5 overs - the quickest successful 200-plus run chase in IPL history.

8) Ex England Coach Gareth Southgate In Attendance During RR vs MI

Former England football manager Gareth Southgate was spotted at the IPL 2025 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians on Thursday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

The 54-year-old, known for guiding England to consecutive European Championship finals, was seen sporting Rajasthan Royals' all-pink jersey during the high-profile encounter. Southgate, who took over the national team in 2016, notably led the Three Lions to a semifinal finish at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

9) Rahul Dravid reveals Exact Reason Behind Vaibhav Suryavanshi Signing

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid has heaped praise on teenage prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose impactful debut in IPL 2025 has taken the cricketing world by storm. At just 14, Vaibhav has impressed both fans and critics with his poise and self-assurance on the big stage.

"Vaibhav has exceptional bat speed, a solid backlift, and remarkable hand-eye coordination-his ability to read length so quickly is what stands out," Dravid said. "He picks up anything short or overpitched in an instant, which is a natural gift. We didn't select him just because of his age, but because we saw potential in him. With a bit of refinement, we believed he could thrive in this tournament."

10) GT Take On SRH In Match 51 Of IPL 2025

Gujarat Titans take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 51 of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat.