Final result
Rajasthan Royals won by 9 wickets
Player of the match: Sandeep Sharma
Result · Indian Premier League
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · MI 16–15 RRVenue par · 165Chase success · 64%POTM · Sandeep Sharma
Match preview & overview
Rajasthan Royals demolish Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets in Jaipur
Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on 22 April 2024. Mumbai Indians, who won the toss and chose to bat, were restricted to 179/9 after a poor powerplay of 45/3 in which Sandeep Sharma took three of the top-order wickets. Rajasthan's reply was dominant from the first over: 61 runs without loss in the powerplay, 90 more for just 1 wicket through the middle, and the job done with the total reaching 183/1. Sandeep Sharma's final figures of 5/18 from 4 overs made him the obvious player of the match.
Mumbai's innings had some resilience to it. The middle overs produced 86 runs for only 1 wicket, which suggested a recovery was building. Five wickets in the death overs for 48 runs, however, meant the final total was 15 to 20 runs below what their middle-phase momentum had suggested. Against a Rajasthan side in this kind of form, that shortfall proved insurmountable.
The result extended Rajasthan's winning streak to five of their last six IPL 2024 matches and edged the all-time head-to-head record to 16–15 in Mumbai's favour across 31 meetings. The margin tells its own story: this was not a close contest.
Pitch report & venue insights
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur — 97-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2006–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
97
T20 matches hosted
165
Avg 1st-innings score
153
Avg 2nd-innings score
64%
Chase success rate
43
Avg powerplay runs
60%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Mumbai Indians lead the series 16–15 from 31 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Mumbai Indians
Rajasthan Royals31
Total meetings
0
No results
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Sandeep Sharma tears through MI top order
Sandeep Sharma's 5/18 from 4 overs was the defining performance of the match. Mumbai Indians were reduced to 45/3 inside the powerplay and never fully recovered, finishing on 179/9 despite a decent middle-overs phase of 86 runs for just 1 wicket.
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Rajasthan's powerplay set the chase up early
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MI's death overs cost them heavily
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Rajasthan's middle overs were near flawless
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Toss decision came back to bite Mumbai
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top wicket-taker markets may attract attention given the historical tendency for early wickets at Sawai Mansingh; the venue powerplay averages 46 runs and the first innings here produced 45/3.
- With a 64% chase success rate at this ground, outright match-winner markets may lean differently depending on who wins the toss and how that toss decision is made.
- Player performance markets for Rajasthan's bowlers could be of interest given the surface's early assistance, particularly in matches where Mumbai bat first.
- Top batter lines may be more relevant than outright result markets given how settled Rajasthan's middle order looked in chase conditions, putting up 90 runs for 1 wicket in the middle overs alone.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals
What was the result of Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians on 22 April 2024?
Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Mumbai posted 179/9 batting first, and Rajasthan overhauled the target with only 1 wicket down, finishing on 183/1.
Who won player of the match in RR vs MI on 22 April 2024?
Sandeep Sharma was awarded player of the match after taking 5 wickets for 18 runs from his 4 overs. His spell dismantled Mumbai's top order inside the powerplay, reducing them to 45/3 and setting the tone for Rajasthan's comfortable win.
What is the head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians?
Across 31 IPL meetings, Mumbai Indians lead 16–15. It is one of the closest rivalries in the tournament. Rajasthan's 9-wicket win in April 2024 brought the ledger to its tightest ever margin.
Where can I watch Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians in the UK?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can stream matches via Sky Go or take out a NOW TV day or monthly pass if you do not have a Sky subscription. Fixtures typically begin in the early afternoon or evening UK time, depending on the scheduled start in India.
What is the average first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium?
The average first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is 165 across 97 T20 matches. Mumbai Indians' total of 179 was above that average, but Rajasthan's response suggested the pitch was more batting-friendly than usual on the night.
What was Rajasthan Royals' recent form going into this match?
Rajasthan had won four of their previous five IPL 2024 matches, with defeats only to Gujarat Titans. Wins over Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians confirmed them as one of the in-form sides in the competition at that point.
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Photo credits (3)
- Rohit Sharma — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- James Faulkner — photo by Eoin_Morgan_and_James_Faulkner.jpg: Nic Redhead from Birmingham, UK derivative work: StAnselm, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source