Result:
Mumbai Indians defeated Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs, eliminating RR from playoff contention and securing their 6th consecutive victory.
Where Mumbai Indians Won It
Mumbai Indians dominated in all phases of the game:
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Posted a massive 217/2 batting first
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Reduced RR to 117 in 16.1 overs
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Held composure under pressure, unlike RR who collapsed early
PowerPlay Comparison
| Metric | Mumbai Indians | Rajasthan Royals |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/0 | 62/5 |
| Run-rate | 9.66 | 10.33 |
| Boundaries (4s/6s) | 8/2 | 7/3 |
Mumbai Indians Innings Breakdown
PowerPlay (Overs 1–6):
Started cautiously with just 16 runs in the first 3 overs. Rickelton and Rohit accelerated, finishing at 58/0.
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15):
Despite the fall of both openers, MI maintained momentum. Suryakumar and Hardik kept the scoring rate high, adding 88 runs in this phase.
Death Overs (Overs 16–20):
Complete dominance with 71 runs in 5 overs without losing a wicket. Both Hardik and Suryakumar remained unbeaten on 48 off 23 balls each. Final score: 217/2.
Rajasthan Royals Innings Breakdown
PowerPlay (Overs 1–6):
Lost 5 wickets while trying to chase aggressively. Slumped to 62/5, becoming the first team this season to lose five in the PowerPlay.
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15):
Karn Sharma and Hardik continued the damage. RR crashed to 91/9.
Death Overs:
Only seven balls were bowled. RR folded for 117.
Top Performers
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Ryan Rickelton – 61 (43)
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Rohit Sharma – 53 (30)
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Suryakumar Yadav – 48* (23)
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Hardik Pandya – 48* (23)
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Trent Boult – 3/28
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Karn Sharma – 3/23
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Jasprit Bumrah – 2/15
Upcoming Matches
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Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders – May 4 in Kolkata
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Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans – May 6 in Mumbai
