May 24, 2026. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The last league match of RR’s IPL 2026 season. One result would send Rajasthan Royals to the playoffs. Any other result would end their campaign.
Jofra Archer walked to bat in the 15th over. RR were stalling two wickets down, the death overs approaching, with their middle order failing to accelerate. What he did next 32 off 15 balls, 3 towering sixes is not a batting cameo. It is the moment that kept RR’s playoff campaign alive. Then he bowled. First ball of the innings. Rohit Sharma facing. Clean bowled for 0.
That single delivery sealed two historic milestones simultaneously Rohit’s 280th IPL appearance (making him the most-capped player in IPL history) and his 19th IPL duck (joint-most ever). The scorecard shows “0 (0b)” next to Rohit’s name. It doesn’t tell you that Archer’s first ball of the match ended a career milestone and etched a duck record in the same split second.
This page gives you both IPL 2026 RR vs MI scorecards Match 13 (Guwahati, April 7) and Match 69 (Wankhede, May 24) with the turning points, milestones, and the rivalry context no competitor scorecard page assembles in one place.
RR vs MI IPL 2026: both matches at a glance
| Match | Date | Venue | RR Score | MI Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 13 | Apr 7, 2026 | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 150/3 (11 ov) | 123/9 (11 ov) | RR won by 27 runs (rain, 11 overs per side) |
| Match 69 | May 24, 2026 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 205/8 (20 ov) | 175/9 (20 ov) | RR won by 30 runs |
IPL 2026 result: RR won both matches. RR clean-swept MI in IPL 2026.mykhel+1
Match 69: RR 205/8 beat MI 175/9 by 30 runs (Wankhede, May 24, 2026)
Match info
| Tournament | TATA IPL 2026 — Match 69 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Toss | Mumbai Indians won, elected to field first |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 30 runs |
| Player of Match | Jofra Archer (32 off 15 balls + 3/17 off 4 overs) |
| Significance | RR sealed the final IPL 2026 playoff spot |
RR innings: 205/8 (20 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 32 | 15 | — | 3 | 213.33 | Promoted up order; rescued stalling innings |
| Ravindra Jadeja | — | — | — | — | — | Late contributions; death overs |
| Other batters | — | — | — | — | — | RR built innings without a single 50+ partnership |
| MI Bowling | O | M | R | W | Eco | |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 0 | — | 1 | — |
Key stat: RR 205/8 was the third-highest IPL total without a 50+ partnership ever recorded. RR’s innings was built entirely on cameos collective contribution, no dominant stand.
MI chase: 175/9 (20 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Dismissed first ball; Archer; 19th IPL duck |
| Naman Dhir | 6 | — | — | — | — | Dismissed by Archer |
| Ryan Rickelton | 24 | — | — | — | — | Dismissed by Burger; MI 24/3 after 3.2 overs |
| Suryakumar Yadav | — | — | — | — | — | 4000 IPL runs milestone in this match |
| RR Bowling | O | M | R | W | Eco | |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4.25 | Best economy in match; POTM |
| Nandre Burger | 4 | 0 | — | 1 | — | Rickelton dismissal |
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Result: RR won by 30 runs. MI were all out for 175/9.
The match-turning moments nobody analyses in Match 69
Why 205/8 was a surprise: built entirely without a single 50+ partnership
RR posted 205/8 without a single partnership of 50 or more runs. Every over had contributions from different batters. No single pair dominated. Yet the total kept climbing.
This is where things go wrong in scorecard analysis: A score like 205/8 typically signals at least one 60-70 run stand. Instead, RR’s innings was built on rapid individual cameos Archer’s 32 off 15 being the largest stitched together across 20 overs through collective batting aggression. The final 5 overs produced 73 runs an extraordinary death-over rate of 14.6 per over built on exactly this “no dominant partnership” foundation.
Crictracker confirmed this as the third-highest IPL score without a 50+ partnership in IPL history a structural batting record that reflects a deliberate RR approach: rotation + late acceleration from lower order, even if the marquee players don’t fire.
Jofra Archer promoted up the order: 32 off 15 balls and the final 5-over explosion
Archer came to bat at a point when RR were in danger of stalling at around 130-140 from 15 overs. He was promoted a tactical gamble by RR captain Riyan Parag. What followed: 32 off 15 balls, 3 sixes, and the psychological shift that changed the game’s tempo.
Alongside Jadeja’s late contributions, RR put 73 runs in the last 5 overs (Overs 16-20). That final 5-over blitz from a position of danger turned a 160-170 target into 205. A 205 target that MI would fail to chase by 30 runs.
Bold observation: Jofra Archer’s decision to be promoted up the order in a must-win playoff-sealing match is one of IPL 2026’s defining tactical moments. Typically, a 90mph England pacer would bat at 9 or 10. Being sent in at 6 in a death-over assault and succeeding shows an RR think-tank that was comfortable weaponising Archer in a way no IPL franchise had previously done with a fast bowler in 2026.
Rohit Sharma dismissed for 0 off Archer’s first ball: two historic milestones in one delivery
Ball 1 of MI’s chase. Jofra Archer runs in. Rohit Sharma facing.
Clean bowled. Zero.
What most people miss is that this single delivery created two simultaneous IPL records:
- 280th IPL appearance: Rohit Sharma became the most-capped player in IPL history — surpassing his previous record.
- 19th IPL duck: Rohit’s 0 in this match was his 19th IPL duck joint-most in IPL history with another batter.
The scorecard shows “R. Sharma b Archer 0 (0b)”. It doesn’t tell you that the most-capped player in IPL history just recorded his record-equalling duck on the same delivery that defined his 280th game. In no competitor’s coverage Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, Sky Sports is this dual milestone presented as a unified moment.
MI’s 24/3 in 3.2 overs: the same opening collapse pattern in both 2026 matches
After Archer removed Rohit (0) and Dhir (6), Nandre Burger dismissed Ryan Rickelton MI were 24/3 after 3.2 overs.i
What people think: MI’s batting is strong at Wankhede their home ground. Reality: In both IPL 2026 matches against RR, MI’s top order collapsed inside the first 5 overs. In Match 13 (Guwahati), they lost multiple wickets in the 11-over power-hitting game. In Match 69, they were 24/3 in 3.2 overs chasing 206.
This is not bad luck it is a structural MI batting problem in 2026: their top order (Rohit, Naman Dhir, Ryan Rickelton) were all vulnerable to high-quality pace in the powerplay. Archer and Burger exploited this in Match 69 precisely because this vulnerability was known from Match 13 film study.
Jofra Archer’s dual POTM: the best all-round IPL performance of 2026
| Contribution | Stats | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Batting | 32 off 15 (SR 213.33, 3 sixes) | Promoted up order; rescued stalling innings; 73-run final 5 overs |
| Bowling | 3/17 off 4 overs (eco 4.25) | Best economy in match; dismissed Rohit (0), Dhir (6), + 1 other |
| Result | Player of Match | Decided match with both bat and ball |
Archer’s IPL 2026 tournament record: 25 wickets in 16 matches at average 22.36 third-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026. His Match 69 performance was not an outlier it was the climax of a tournament-long dominant season that made him one of the two or three most impactful players in IPL 2026 across all teams.
Bold observation: Jofra Archer’s IPL 2026 season 25 wickets at 22.36 + multiple match-defining batting cameos + a POTM all-round in the biggest match of RR’s season makes him one of the greatest single-season performances by a fast bowler in IPL history. He combined Ashwin-level wicket frequency with Russell-level batting shock value. No IPL fast bowler before Archer had done this within a single season.
RR sealed the last IPL 2026 playoff spot with this win: the full stakes of Match 69
The official IPLT20 match report stated: “Rajasthan Royals sealed the final playoff spot of TATA IPL 2026 with a commanding 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians.”
This is the critical context every competitor’s scorecard page missed. Match 69 was not a routine late-season fixture. It was a playoff-defining match and the last playoff qualification spot in IPL 2026 went to the team that won it.
Mumbai Indians’ context: MI, despite being five-time IPL champions, could not qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2026 their season ending with this 30-run defeat at their home ground. The loss of Rohit Sharma for a first-ball duck (his 280th match, his 19th duck) in front of a Wankhede crowd hoping to see MI seal a win is a moment that captures the gap between MI’s historic legacy and their 2026 reality.
Match 13: RR 150/3 beat MI 123/9 by 27 runs (Barsapara, Guwahati, April 7, 2026)
Match info
| Tournament | TATA IPL 2026 — Match 13 |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Format | Rain-reduced: 11 overs per side |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs |
Complete scorecard
| Innings | Team | Score | Key performers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rajasthan Royals | 150/3 (11 ov) | Yashasvi Jaiswal 77*, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 39; AM Ghazanfar 2 wkts |
| 2nd | Mumbai Indians | 123/9 (11 ov) | Sherfane Rutherford 25 (top scorer); Sandeep Sharma 2 wkts |
Result: RR won by 27 runs in 11 overs per side.yardbarker+2
Jaiswal 77* in 11 overs: one of the great IPL 2026 innings
In a rain-reduced 11-over match, every over is effectively a death over there are no early overs of playing yourself in. The required scoring rate from ball 1 is approximately 13.6 per over.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 77* in this format. That is not a standard T20 innings it is a controlled assault that required instantly reading the pace and bounce of a Guwahati surface in rain conditions and then executing at a strike rate above 200 from the first over.
Unique insight: Jaiswal’s 77* in an 11-over IPL match is, contextually, harder to produce than his 77* in a regular 20-over game. In 20 overs, you can pace yourself. In 11 overs, every ball carries the weight of 2 regular T20 balls in terms of required impact. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 39 supported Jaiswal’s anchor role but the partnership total of approximately 90+ runs in 7-8 overs was built on Jaiswal’s platform. AM Ghazanfar took 2 wickets for MI a creditable bowling performance in the context of 150/3 conceded.
RR clean sweep of MI in IPL 2026: H2H now tied 16-16
| Metric | RR | MI |
|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 wins vs each other | 2 (both matches) | 0 |
| All-time IPL H2H (post-2026) | 16 | 16 |
| No Results | 1 | 1 |
| All-time matches played | 33 | 33 |
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Before IPL 2026: MI led the head-to-head 16-14. RR won both IPL 2026 matches (by 27 runs and 30 runs), adding 2 wins to their tally. After IPL 2026: The H2H is tied 16-16.
This is the only IPL rivalry among the original 8 franchises that has reached a 16-16 tie across 33 matches across 19 seasons. MI were comfortably ahead before 2026. RR pulled level in a single season. The psychological significance of this equalization and what it means for the 2027 season is a narrative no competitor has constructed.
RR vs MI all-time IPL head-to-head: the most evenly matched rivalry in IPL history
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total IPL matches played | 33 |
| MI wins | 16 |
| RR wins | 16 |
| No Result | 1 |
| MI highest total vs RR | 217/2 (100-run win) |
| RR highest total vs MI | 212 |
| MI lowest total vs RR | 92 |
| RR lowest total vs MI | 90 |
Pattern of the rivalry: MI dominated from 2008-2021, winning the majority of their 20+ encounters. From 2022 onwards, RR have increasingly won the close-fought matches demonstrating a shift in franchise strength that culminated in the IPL 2026 clean sweep.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What was the full scorecard of RR vs MI Match 69 IPL 2026?
Ans. Match 69, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, May 24, 2026: Rajasthan Royals 205/8 (20 overs — Jofra Archer 32 off 15 balls, 3 sixes, SR 213.33; Ravindra Jadeja and others contributed late; RR scored 73 runs in final 5 overs; third-highest IPL total without a 50+ partnership) beat Mumbai Indians 175/9 (20 overs — Rohit Sharma 0 off first ball; Ryan Rickelton 24; MI 24/3 in 3.2 overs; Jofra Archer 3/17 off 4 overs, eco 4.25; Nandre Burger 1 wkt) by 30 runs. Player of Match: Jofra Archer. RR sealed the final IPL 2026 playoff spot.
Q2. Who was the Player of Match in MI vs RR Match 69 IPL 2026?
Ans. Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) was the Player of Match. He scored 32 off 15 balls (SR 213.33, 3 sixes) batting — promoted up the order to rescue a stalling RR innings, helping RR score 73 runs in the final 5 overs — and then took 3/17 in 4 overs (economy 4.25) with the ball, dismissing Rohit Sharma for a duck off his first delivery.
Q3. What was the RR vs MI Match 13 IPL 2026 scorecard?
Ans. Match 13, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, April 7, 2026 (rain-reduced to 11 overs per side): Rajasthan Royals 150/3 (11 overs — Yashasvi Jaiswal 77*, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 39; AM Ghazanfar 2 wickets for MI) beat Mumbai Indians 123/9 (11 overs — Sherfane Rutherford 25 top scorer; Sandeep Sharma 2 wickets for RR) by 27 runs.
Q4. What milestones did Rohit Sharma achieve in MI vs RR Match 69 IPL 2026?
Ans. Rohit Sharma achieved two simultaneous milestones in Match 69 (May 24, 2026): 1) He played his 280th IPL match — becoming the most-capped player in IPL history. 2) He was dismissed for 0 off Jofra Archer’s first delivery — his 19th IPL duck, making him the joint-most duck-scorer in IPL history. Both milestones happened on the same delivery.
Q5. Did RR qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs?
Ans. Yes. Rajasthan Royals qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs by winning Match 69 against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on May 24, 2026. The official IPLT20 match report confirmed that “Rajasthan Royals sealed the final playoff spot of TATA IPL 2026” with their 30-run victory.