RR vs MI 69th IPL Match Highlights saw Rajasthan Royals secure a 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede in the 69th match of IPL 2026. The result kept RR in fourth position on the points table while MI remained ninth after another inconsistent performance in the closing stage of the league phase.
RR vs MI IPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The match was available across multiple regional broadcasters and streaming platforms depending on territory-specific rights.
- Pakistan: Streaming not available due to regional restrictions.
- India: Star Sports Network, JioCinema app
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports (Australia), Kayo Sports (Australia), Sky Sport (New Zealand)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Go app
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), T Sports, JioCinema app
- Sri Lanka: Dialog TV, YuppTV
- Nepal: Star Sports Network, JioCinema app
- MENA: Cricbuzz, beIN Sports
- Worldwide: Matches may also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
Rajasthan Royals entered a high-pressure contest at Wankhede needing a composed performance to strengthen their playoff positioning, while Mumbai Indians were playing to finish a difficult campaign on a positive note. RR’s decision to bat first reflected confidence in scoreboard pressure at a venue where chasing sides can often become vulnerable if wickets fall early.
The Royals began aggressively despite losing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cheaply. Yashasvi Jaiswal immediately targeted the shorter boundaries and attacked the new ball with intent. Although Mumbai managed to remove both openers inside the powerplay, RR still reached 54/3 in the first six overs because of the attacking approach maintained throughout the phase. While both Will Jacks and Deepak Chahar chipped in with breakthroughs, Rajasthan’s scoring never truly lost its momentum despite their efforts.
Dhruv Jurel then stabilized the innings during an important middle-overs period. His 38 from 26 deliveries balanced risk and strike rotation effectively after RR had slipped into a slightly uncertain position at 54/3. Riyan Parag briefly accelerated with a quick cameo, but his dismissal to AM Ghazanfar prevented Rajasthan from fully dominating the first half of the innings. Mumbai’s bowlers mixed pace variations reasonably well during this period, yet they struggled to consistently deny boundary options.
The first major momentum swing arrived through Dasun Shanaka’s counterattacking innings. Shanaka’s 29 from 15 balls shifted the scoring rate back above ten runs an over at a critical stage. He targeted the seamers straight down the ground and ensured RR did not lose control after the early wickets. His partnership with Jurel pushed Rajasthan close to the 100-run mark by the 11th over and forced Mumbai to reconsider their bowling rotations earlier than expected.
That phase changed completely because of Jofra Archer’s explosive lower-order contribution. Archer produced one of the defining cameos of the match with 32 from just 15 deliveries. He attacked Shardul Thakur and the pace bowlers with clean hitting, including three sixes, shifting the pressure back onto Mumbai. Nandre Burger’s unbeaten 10 from three balls further boosted the total beyond the psychological 200-run mark.
RR’s finish was particularly significant because Mumbai had actually recovered momentum during overs 13 to 17. However, Rajasthan added valuable late runs despite losing wickets regularly. Their final score of 205/8 reflected the depth in their batting order and their willingness to continue attacking despite setbacks. Mumbai’s bowling figures highlighted the inconsistency that affected their campaign throughout the season. Only Will Jacks maintained strong control, while several others conceded heavily during the closing overs.
Mumbai’s chase immediately suffered a severe setback when Rohit Sharma fell for a duck in the opening over. Jofra Archer’s opening spell completely altered the tone of the pursuit. Nandre Burger added further pressure by dismissing Ryan Rickelton and later removing Suryakumar Yadav. At 38/4 after Tilak Varma’s dismissal, Mumbai were already significantly behind the required rate.
Jacks attacked spin effectively and scored 33 from 18 deliveries, while Suryakumar anchored the chase with a fluent half-century. Their fifth-wicket stand carried MI past 100 and temporarily restored belief. Rajasthan’s bowlers were forced to adjust lengths repeatedly as the pair targeted square boundaries and manipulated gaps efficiently against spin.
The turning point in the chase came immediately after Will Jacks’ dismissal. Yash Raj Punja removed him at 101/5, and RR regained complete control of the game. Hardik Pandya attempted to counterattack with 34 from 15 balls, briefly reducing the required rate pressure, but Archer returned to dismiss the MI captain at a decisive moment in the 16th over. Once that wicket fell, Mumbai’s chances of pulling off the chase all but disappeared.
Toss Winner
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first at Wankhede.
Key Moment
The decisive turning point came between overs 15 and 16 of Mumbai Indians’ chase when Jofra Archer dismissed Hardik Pandya after RR had already removed Will Jacks. Mumbai fell from a position where the required rate was still manageable to effectively losing both recognized finishers in quick succession.
Star Performer / MVP
Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer defined the match with an explosive 32 from 15 balls late in the RR innings before delivering match-winning bowling figures of 3/17, including the crucial wickets of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya.
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Match Summary
Team | Score |
Rajasthan Royals | 205/8 (20 overs) |
Mumbai Indians | 175/9 (20 overs) |
Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 30 runs |
Player of the Match | Jofra Archer |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Sai Sudharsan – 638 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 24 wickets |
RR vs MI Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Dasun Shanaka, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Raghu Sharma
FAQs – Yesterday’s Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians 69th Match (May 24, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians match?
A1: Yesterday (May 24, 2026), in the 69th Match of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals scored 205/8 and defeated Mumbai Indians, who finished on 175/9, by 30 runs at Wankhede. Rajasthan Royals were powered by Dhruv Jurel’s 38 and Jofra Archer’s late 32, while Mumbai Indians relied mainly on Suryakumar Yadav’s 60 during the chase. The result kept RR fourth on the points table while MI stayed ninth.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Jofra Archer was named the Player of the Match for his all-round contribution. He scored 32 runs from 15 deliveries in the final overs of the RR innings and later produced bowling figures of 3/17 during Mumbai Indians’ chase.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to bat first in the day-night fixture.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Rajasthan Royals, Dhruv Jurel top-scored with 38 runs from 26 balls, while Jofra Archer added an important late cameo of 32 from 15 deliveries. For Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar Yadav was the leading run-scorer with 60 runs off 42 balls, and Will Jacks contributed 33 from 18 deliveries during the middle overs.