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RR vs MI Highlights, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals out of playoffs race as Mumbai Indians clinch 100-run victory
The Royals, bolstered by a resounding win over Gujarat Titans, will look to harness that momentum in a do-or-die encounter.
The talking point? Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 14-year-old delivered a breathtaking knock that not only won the game but also reignited the Royals' campaign — albeit faintly.
With captain Riyan Parag rallying his young side and the management acknowledging the uphill battle for playoffs, the Royals are determined to make every remaining game count.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are peaking at the perfect moment. Under Hardik Pandya’s leadership, MI have shrugged off their usual slow start and now look like the team to beat.
Five consecutive wins and a fearsome bowling attack led by the returning Jasprit Bumrah make them genuine title contenders. Their batting depth, featuring Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and the explosive Will Jacks, gives them a balanced and dangerous lineup.
Pitch conditions in Jaipur typically favour chasing teams, thanks to the evening dew and a flat surface. With temperatures expected to hover around 39°C, stamina and tactics will play a key role.
This clash isn't just about points—it's about pride, potential, and playoff dreams. With youth vs experience, hope vs momentum, and Suryavanshi vs Bumrah, this game is poised to be a thriller.
Will the Royals script an upset or will Mumbai continue their ruthless march? Don’t miss this blockbuster showdown.
RR vs MI Squads
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Shubham Dubey, Kumar Kartikeya, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Kunal Singh Rathore, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma
Mumbai Indians Squad: Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Robin Minz, Reece Topley, Vignesh Puthur, Mitchell Santner, Ashwani Kumar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs, Krishnan Shrijith
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Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ryan Rickelton, SIX! That has sailed all the way! The first biggie of the evening! Angling into the left hander, on a fullish length, Ryan Rickelton picks the slower one well and aerially flicks it over deep mid-wicket for a six.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ryan Rickelton, Gently shaping away from off, on a length, Ryan Rickelton solidly punches it back to the bowler. Hits it hard, but Fazalhaq Farooqi makes a good stop on his follow-through.
- Rohit Sharma 12 (11)
- Ryan Rickelton 3 (7)
Maheesh Theekshana to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Played nicely! Fuller and outside the off stump, Rohit Sharma strides forward and slices it over cover-point for a boundary. A bit streaky, but Rohit will take it.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Rickelton, Pitched fuller and on the leg stump, drilled wide of long on for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Rickelton, An appeal for LBW, but dies down sooner! Darted full and just outside the leg stump, Ryan Rickelton again tries to slog it across, but wears on the front pad.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Rickelton, Outside leg, on a length, Ryan Rickelton goes for a sweep shot, but inside edges onto the pad.
Maheesh Theekshana to Rohit Sharma, Slows it up, on a fullish length, around off, Rohit Sharma presses ahead and taps it in front of cover for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Rickelton, Landed outside off on a length, Ryan Rickelton punches it between mid off and cover, but Riyan Parag moves to his right and stops it with a dive. Saves a boundary as it was traveling. Just a single.
There is a slight drizzle now in Jaipur too. However, it is not that hard to stop the game, and we hope it stays that way. Also, we will see some spin now as Maheesh Theekshana replaces Jofra Archer.
- Rohit Sharma 7 (9)
- Ryan Rickelton 1 (3)
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Rohit Sharma, Pitched fuller and on off, Rohit Sharma carves it out to the off side.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Rohit Sharma, A confident appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger! Rohit Sharma is quite unsure by the looks on his face, but does opt for a review, with just a second left on the timer! Farooqi goes fuller and gets an inswing on the leg stump line, slower one as well, Rohit Sharma plays across the line very early, and the ball beats the inside edge, before rapping his back pad. There is no bat involved. The Ball Tracking shows the ball has pitched outside the leg stump. NOT OUT!
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! The first boundary of the game! Rohit with his signature pull shot! Pitched on that in-between length, outside leg, Rohit Sharma picks it up, weighs back and pulls it to the right of deep square leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal runs across, and almost flicks the ball inside the playing area, but it deflects into the ropes.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Rohit Sharma, Nips and angles across off, on a length, Rohit Sharma presses half forward and lets it be.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Rohit Sharma, A gentle inward shape from middle, on a fuller length, Rohit Sharma whips it over square leg for a couple of runs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi races across the turf to his left and intercepts it.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Rohit Sharma, A low full toss, swinging back in from off, Rohit Sharma drives it to mid off.
Slight Halt! There is a bit of a dust storm going around the stadium, and it looks like something has gone into the eyes of Rohit Sharma. He looks fine now and is good to continue.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Rohit Sharma, WIDE! Begins with a loosener! Significant movement, full and wide of the tramline, nipping away. Rohit Sharma prods forward, but then lets it go. Wide given.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to share the attack.
- Ryan Rickelton 1 (3)
- Rohit Sharma 1 (3)
Jofra Archer to Ryan Rickelton, Angling across off on a hard length, Ryan Rickelton lets this harmless delivery pass alone. A tidy start from Jofra Archer. Just two off the opening over.
Jofra Archer to Rohit Sharma, Rohit is off the mark now! Some extra bit of bounce on it, on the good length, around off, lifting off the deck a bit, nipping back in as well. Rohit Sharma is rushed on the back foot punch and taps it beside the pitch on the off side, and hurries for a quick single. That pinged right on the advertisement sticker of the bat of Rohit.
Jofra Archer to Rohit Sharma, Touch fuller in length, with an inward movement, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma tucks it to the leg side.
Jofra Archer to Rohit Sharma, An inswinger, searing at 146.3 kph, on top of middle, Rohit Sharma gets right behind it and nudges it to square leg.
Jofra Archer to Ryan Rickelton, Mumbai Indians and Ryan Rickelton are off the mark! Back of a length, across off, Ryan Rickelton rises with the bounce and taps it towards backward point for a single.
Jofra Archer to Ryan Rickelton, Two slips in place to begin with! Shapes away from the left-hander, on a good length, angling across off, Ryan Rickelton pokes at it and the ball flirts past the outside edge. Good carry to the keeper as well. A peach of a delivery to begin with from Archer!
We are all set to begin! The two umpires are making their way out to the middle now, followed by the Rajasthan Royals players who spread out to take their respective field positions. Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma are the two openers for Mumbai Indians. Jofra Archer has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
The skipper of Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya, says they would have bowled first as well because the wicket looks good, but he doesn't mind batting first too. Adds that it has always been about staying positive and playing good cricket. Says that the conversation was always about to play fearless cricket and assess different conditions and situations. Tells they need to analyse the wicket as soon as possible and send the message to the group of what total would be a good one. Ends by saying that he doesn't expect few to play a big part here. Informs they are unchanged.
The captain of Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag, expects some dew to settle later on, and hence feels bowling first is a good option. Also points that the wicket usually settles down as the game progresses and they just want to exploit it. Says they are keeping it simple and the message is to take one game at a time. Admits that they had a few hiccups, but also adds that if they play to their full potential, they can be devastating. Informs two changes - Wanindu Hasaranga has a slight niggle and Kumar Kartikeya comes in for him. Also informs Sandeep Sharma has broken his finger and is replaced by Akash Madhwal.
Impact Players for Mumbai Indians - Karn Sharma, Raj Angad Bawa, Reece Topley, Robin Minz, Satyanarayana Raju.
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.
Impact Players for Rajasthan Royals - Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Kunal Singh Rathore, Yudhvir Singh, Kwena Maphaka.
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya (In place of Wanindu Hasaranga), Akash Madhwal (In place of Sandeep Sharma), Fazalhaq Farooqi.
TOSS - Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and elected to BOWL first.
Dravid said while Samson is recovering well, the franchise would not want to rush the wicketkeeper-batter.
"Sanju is recovering well but we just have to take it day-by-day. It's a side-strain and sometimes these side strains can be a bit tricky and we don't want to harm him in the long run," Dravid replied to PTI's query on the RR skipper on Star Sports Press Room.
"We are monitoring it on a daily basis and we will see how it pulls up. Every day we get reports whether he is available or not so we will take it day-by-day and see how he goes but he is very well looked after," he added.
It may be recalled that Samson had recovered from a finger surgery after sustaining a blow during the T20I series against England in February, which had forced him to play the initial few IPL matches as a specialist batter.
The Royal Rajasthan Foundation (RRF), the CSR arm of Rajasthan Royals, launched a campaign film 'Aurat Hai Toh Bharat Hai' on International Women's Day.
The "Pink Promise" campaign from last year, supported by partners like Luminous, brought light to over 250 homes, impacting thousands of lives.
Tonight’s match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians will test both tactics and stamina. The temperature is expected to stay in the upper 30s Celsius, possibly feeling like 40°C on the field. Hydration, fitness, and managing energy levels will be critical.
The pitch itself has been flat this season, offering little movement early on. Batters who settle in can score freely, especially with short boundaries square of the wicket. Expect power-hitters like Hetmyer and Suryakumar to cash in.
But bowlers aren't without weapons—smart variations, cutters, and slower deliveries have proven effective once the ball gets soft. Watch out for Bumrah’s yorkers and Hasaranga’s leg-spin, both of which could be game-changers.
In short, the toss could determine the match. Bowl first and hope to restrict; bat second and chase under lights. Either way, expect runs, pressure, and a potential classic under the Jaipur sky.
What changed? The return of Jasprit Bumrah has added bite to their bowling, but it’s more than that. Will Jacks has added flair at the top, Tilak Varma has been quietly consistent, and Suryakumar Yadav is playing with his trademark freedom again. MI aren’t just winning—they’re dominating.
As they head to Jaipur to face Rajasthan Royals, confidence is sky-high. But Pandya knows better than to take things lightly. RR, while inconsistent, have home advantage and a fearless new face in Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
For MI, a win tonight would mean more than points—it would cement their playoff place and send a clear message to other contenders: the kings are back.
All eyes will be on how Hardik manages his resources. His tactical nous, especially during bowling rotations and matchups, will be crucial on a pitch that traditionally helps teams chasing.
If MI get it right again, the road to the trophy might just pass through Mumbai.
Tonight, Rajasthan Royals’ top order, including youngsters like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will face one of their toughest assignments yet. Bumrah is ruthless in the powerplay and even more dangerous at the death. Any lapse in concentration could be fatal.
RR will need a solid plan. Expect them to use pace-setters like Parag or Jaiswal to take early risks and protect the younger batters. They must also prepare for subtle variations and yorkers that come without warning.
On the flip side, if someone like Suryavanshi can withstand Bumrah’s storm, it will send shockwaves through the league. This matchup is more than just bat vs ball—it’s experience vs youth, legend vs prodigy.
One thing’s certain: tonight’s game could be defined in just four overs—from Bumrah’s hand.
Led by a young captain in Riyan Parag, RR has taken bold steps this season—most notably by backing teenage talent like Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Their recent thumping win over Gujarat Titans showed what they’re capable of when things click. Now, with Mumbai Indians arriving in red-hot form, the Royals have one last chance to keep their playoff hopes flickering.
A win here wouldn’t just mean two points—it would show the world that the Royals can bounce back, even when the odds are stacked against them. Playing at home in front of a passionate Jaipur crowd gives them the edge they desperately need.
Expect bold moves, aggressive cricket, and a team determined to play with purpose. This is about more than just this season—it’s about setting the tone for the future.
With nothing to lose, Rajasthan Royals might just be the most dangerous team left in the tournament.
He won’t have it easy. Mumbai Indians boast one of the most lethal bowling attacks, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult. For Suryavanshi, facing these giants will be a completely different kind of test—both mentally and technically. But that’s what makes his story so compelling.
For RR, a team clinging to slim playoff hopes, Suryavanshi represents more than just a one-off performance. He’s the face of their future—and perhaps, their only shot at scripting something special in a campaign full of stumbles.
Regardless of the result, one thing is certain: fans will tune in to see what this 14-year-old sensation does next. From local nets to the IPL spotlight, Vaibhav has already inspired millions.
Tonight, under the lights in Jaipur, he’ll look to inspire once again.
While playoff hopes remain slim, the Royals will look to channel their youthful energy and home support into a spirited fight.
Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, look unstoppable. The return of pace ace Jasprit Bumrah has re-energised their bowling unit, and Hardik Pandya’s squad has collected five wins in a row to stake their claim as title favourites. Their batting depth, featuring Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, adds immense firepower.
Conditions in Jaipur are expected to be hot and dry, with a pitch that supports chasing, giving captains plenty to think about at the toss. With playoff spots at stake and reputations on the line, both teams will need to bring their A-game.
It’s youth versus experience, hope versus momentum, and Suryavanshi versus the league’s best. A potential classic awaits under the lights in Jaipur.
On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians are flying high. Under Hardik Pandya’s leadership and the lethal return of Jasprit Bumrah, MI have surged to the top of the table with five wins on the trot. Their mix of experienced stars like Rohit Sharma and emerging firepower like Will Jacks makes them a formidable unit.
The Jaipur pitch is known to favour teams chasing, especially with dew setting in. Add hot, dry conditions to the mix, and this game promises to test every facet of skill and strategy.
Will Rajasthan’s young guns spring a surprise, or will Mumbai's dominance continue? Expect big moments, bold moves, and a battle that could define both teams' seasons.
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Shubham Dubey, Kumar Kartikeya, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Kunal Singh Rathore, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma
Mumbai Indians Squad: Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Robin Minz, Reece Topley, Vignesh Puthur, Mitchell Santner, Ashwani Kumar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs, Krishnan Shrijith
Though their playoff hopes hang by a thread, the emergence of the young prodigy has injected fresh energy into a team that has struggled for consistency.
For Mumbai Indians, the tournament is shaping up perfectly. Hardik Pandya's men have surged to the top of the table on the back of five consecutive wins.
Jasprit Bumrah's return has fortified their bowling lineup, while a powerful top order featuring Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Will Jacks continues to dominate.
The Jaipur pitch traditionally favours chasing teams, especially with dew likely to set in during the second innings. With temperatures soaring close to 40°C, conditions will test both stamina and skill.
This match promises fireworks as Rajasthan look to keep their faint playoff hopes alive, while Mumbai aim to tighten their grip on the top spot. Expect high-octane cricket, youthful flair, and playoff-level intensity.
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