Final result
Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs
Player of the match: YBK Jaiswal
Result · Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RR 15–16 MIVenue par · 188Chase success · 48%POTM · YBK Jaiswal
Match preview & overview
Rajasthan Royals down Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in Guwahati
Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 27 runs at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on 7 April 2026. RR posted 150/3 from their 20 overs after an extraordinary powerplay in which they scored 89 runs and lost just 2 wickets. Mumbai Indians never recovered from losing 5 wickets in their own powerplay, finishing on 123/9. YBK Jaiswal took the Player of the Match award for driving that early Rajasthan onslaught. Mumbai had won the toss and chosen to field, but Jaiswal made the decision look poor inside the first six overs.
The result moves Rajasthan to three wins from five in IPL 2026. Mumbai, with three defeats already, find themselves under pressure in the standings. For a franchise that has had its own powerplay struggles this season, conceding 89 runs in six overs would have been a difficult sight from the dressing room.
Jaiswal's influence was felt across both sides of the match. Rajasthan's middle overs added a further 61 runs for 1 wicket, consolidating a total that, while below Barsapara's average first-innings score, was enough to defend comfortably. Mumbai's middle-overs effort of 63 runs was decent but with only 5 wickets in hand from the start of the seventh over, the required rate was never manageable.
Pitch report & venue insights
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati — 25-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2017–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
25
T20 matches hosted
188
Avg 1st-innings score
164
Avg 2nd-innings score
48%
Chase success rate
48
Avg powerplay runs
76%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Mumbai Indians lead the series 16–15 from 31 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Rajasthan Royals
Mumbai Indians31
Total meetings
0
No results
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In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026RR won by 27 runs
2025MI won by 100 runs
2024RR won by 9 wickets
2024RR won by 6 wickets
2023MI won by 6 wickets
2022MI won by 5 wickets
2022RR won by 23 runs
2021MI won by 8 wickets
2021MI won by 7 wickets
2020RR won by 8 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Jaiswal's powerplay blitz set the match up
Rajasthan Royals raced to 89 runs in the powerplay for the loss of just 2 wickets, well above Barsapara's average powerplay score of 47 runs. That platform proved too much for Mumbai to overhaul on a ground where chasing sides succeed only 46% of the time.
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Mumbai's powerplay disaster ended the contest early
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Barsapara produced a below-par total on a batter's ground
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Toss strategy delivered the expected result
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Rajasthan move to three wins from five in 2026
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top Rajasthan batter markets may be of interest given their powerplay dominance; Jaiswal has set the tone in multiple outings this season.
- Mumbai's powerplay batting fragility makes team total lines worth studying before committing to any chase-related markets.
- With the toss field rate at Barsapara sitting at 73%, toss-related markets at this ground historically skew toward the side batting second electing to bowl.
- The gap between Barsapara's average first-innings score (188) and what Rajasthan posted (150) suggests first-innings total markets at this venue can offer angles that outright result lines may not reflect.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians
Who won the Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 match?
Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on 7 April 2026. RR posted 150/3 and Mumbai Indians were bowled out for 123/9 in reply.
Who was the Player of the Match?
YBK Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals was named Player of the Match. He anchored a powerplay in which RR scored 89 runs from the first six overs, setting the platform for the victory.
What is the head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians?
Across 31 IPL meetings, Mumbai Indians lead 16 wins to 15. The last five meetings have split 3-2 in Mumbai's favour, though Rajasthan won two in a row in 2024 before Mumbai's 100-run win in 2025.
Where to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians in the UK?
IPL 2026 matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW TV with a Sports membership. Check Sky Sports for exact UK kick-off times, which typically fall in the mid-afternoon for evening India starts.
What happened in the powerplay in this match?
Rajasthan Royals scored 89 runs and lost 2 wickets in their powerplay, well above Barsapara's average of 47 runs. Mumbai Indians then lost 5 wickets in their powerplay chase, managing 60 runs, which effectively settled the match inside the first six overs of the second innings.
What is Rajasthan Royals' form in IPL 2026?
Rajasthan Royals have won three of their five matches in IPL 2026, with victories against Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings this season. They have lost two, to Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
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Photo credits (3)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Rohit Sharma — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source