The MI vs RR IPL 2026 showdown at Wankhede on May 24 brings one of cricket’s tightest rivalries back into sharp focus — 32 meetings, 16-15 in the Mumbai Indians’ favor — and right now, every run counts for the Rajasthan Royals. One side is chasing a playoff spot. The other is playing for pride.
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Rajasthan Royals walk into Wankhede on Sunday with everything to play for. Win, and they’re through to the playoffs. Lose, and the math gets genuinely ugly. That kind of pressure turns a routine IPL fixture into something worth clearing your Sunday for.
Mumbai Indians, sitting ninth with four wins from 13, have nothing left to fight for in the standings — but this is Wankhede, Rohit Sharma’s backyard, and Jasprit Bumrah doesn’t care about your points tally. MI have won 58 of 96 home games at this ground. That number doesn’t lie.
The Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals head-to-head reads like a coin flip — MI lead 16-15 across 32 IPL meetings. But RR have taken three of the last five, including a 27-run victory over MI earlier this season. Momentum clearly belongs to Riyan Parag’s side.
Then there’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, batting at a strike rate of 233 this IPL. At a venue where first-innings scores average 222, that’s a terrifying equation for any bowling attack — Bumrah included.
Rajasthan know exactly what they need. Whether Wankhede lets them do it is another question entirely.
Where to Watch Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Match
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Stadium | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date & Time | Sunday, 24 May, 03:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
MI vs RR Head to Head Records
| Matches | 32 |
| MI Wins | 16 |
| RR Wins | 15 |
| Tie | Nil |
| No Results | 1 |
| At Wankhede Stadium | MI 5, RR 4 |
| At Sawai Mansingh Stadium | MI 3, RR 6 |
| Neutral Stadium | MI 8, RR 5, NR 1 |
MI vs RR Pitch Report
The Wankhede pitch is great for hitting the ball. The grass is short, so the ball rolls very fast. Afternoon games are hot and dry. This helps spinners grip the ball and make it turn. Faster bowlers get some swing early on, but later they must change speeds. The average score this year is 205-220 runs. That is a very big number!
Teams that bat second usually win. In 2026, chasing teams won 66.67%. This happens because the pitch stays nice and flat all day. The side walls are short at only 64 metres.
This makes it easy for players to hit home runs. Most captains choose to bowl first after they win the coin toss. They want to chase the score when it is cooler. The team that bats second has the best chance to win today.
Weather Report
It will be a hot affair for both sides on the western shore as the humidity will be around 60-68 per cent. Since Mumbai players are accustomed to high heat and humidity, Rajasthan players will face greater challenges under these conditions.
When the game starts at 3:30 PM IST, the temperature will be 34 degrees Celsius, and 33 degrees Celsius when the match ends. There is a low chance of rain, and it is partly cloudy. Wind will blow 17 km/h from the West.
MI vs RR Playing 11 (Predicted)
For MI
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(WK), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Player – Raghu Sharma / Ashwani Kumar
For RR
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag, Lhuan-de Pretorius / Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey / Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Brijesh Sharma
Impact Player- Yash Punja / Sushant Mishra/ Ravi Bishnoi
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Key Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Guwahati | Rajasthan Royals | 27 Runs | Yashasvi Jaiswal (77 off 32) |
| May 1, 2025 | Jaipur | Mumbai Indians | 100 Runs | Suryakumar Yadav (84 off 41) |
| April 22, 2024 | Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals | 9 Wickets | Yashasvi Jaiswal (104*) |
| April 1, 2024 | Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals | 6 Wickets | Trent Boult (3/22) |
| April 30, 2023 | Mumbai | Mumbai Indians | 6 Wickets | Tim David (45* off 14) |
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Stats
- Jasprit Bumrah leads the bowling charts, taking 19 wickets in 15 matches.
- Sandeep Sharma’s 5/18 in 2024 is the only five-wicket haul recorded in this matchup.
- MI’s most consistent batter in this fixture with 472 runs, averaging 47.20 against RR’s varied bowling attack.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for the highest individual score with 124 at Wankhede in 2023.
- Rohit Sharma has played the most matches in this specific rivalry, appearing in 26 games.
MI vs RR Prediction
Mumbai Indians lead 16-15, but Rajasthan Royals own the recent momentum with nine wins in fifteen games. While Yashasvi Jaiswal thrives at Wankhede, holding the record of 124. Rajasthan’s powerplay dominance, highlighted by their 13.63 run rate in the last Guwahati clash, pressures MI’s inconsistent bowling.
Although Jasprit Bumrah’s 19 wickets and 6.34 economy offer control, MI’s lack of support bowlers remains a liability. Given Rajasthan’s 2026 form and superior spin depth, they should level the head-to-head. Expect Rajasthan’s top order to exploit the small boundaries for a decisive win.
Prediction: RR won by 5-6 wickets or 10-15 runs.
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