Rajasthan Royals Beat MI by 27 Runs in Rain-Shortened IPL Match

In a rain-shortened thriller at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on April 7, 2026, Rajasthan Royals secured a commanding 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the 13th match of the Indian Premier League season, extending their unbeaten run to three games.

The contest, delayed by nearly three hours due to persistent showers, was reduced to 11 overs per side, with the powerplay shortened to 3.2 overs. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to field, citing the wet conditions and the advantage of knowing the target in a truncated game. "In rain-affected games, you should bat second," Pandya said after the toss. "It just gives you a clear idea what total should be." Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag noted the unexpected moisture on the pitch but expressed satisfaction with his team's adaptability.

Opting to bat first, Rajasthan Royals exploded to 150 for three, powered by a blistering opening partnership of 80 runs in five overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the innings with an unbeaten 77 off 32 balls, featuring multiple boundaries that dismantled Mumbai's attack. He smashed 22 runs off Deepak Chahar's opening over, the most expensive first over by a...