MI vs RR Full Highlights: Rajasthan Royals have defeated Mumbai Indians by 30 runs. With this, Rajasthan has become the fourth team to go to the playoffs of IPL 2026. Before that, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have secured their place in the last-4.

In this match played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Rajasthan Royals team batted first and scored 205 runs. In response, Mumbai team could score only 175 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. Due to this victory of Rajasthan, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders are out of IPL 2026.

Rajasthan in playoff for seventh time

This is the seventh time in the history of IPL that Rajasthan Royals team has made it to the playoffs. The record of making it to the playoffs the most number of times in history is in the name of Chennai Super Kings, which has reached the last-4 12 times. This is also a big achievement for Riyan Parag, who took Rajasthan to the playoffs in the very first season as captain.

Suryakumar Yadav fought hard

Mumbai Indians were already out of the race for the playoffs. Mumbai Indians, who came to chase the target of 206 runs at Wankhede ground, had a very bad start. The foundation of MI’s defeat had been laid from there itself when Rohit Sharma was out without opening the account. 4 wickets had fallen for 38 runs, but Suryakumar Yadav first made a partnership of 63 runs with Will Jacques, then made a partnership of 48 runs with Hardik Pandya.

Surya was out after scoring 60 runs in 42 balls. Hardik Pandya also played a stormy innings of 34 runs in 15 balls, but could not take his team to victory.

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Punjab and Kolkata out

Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders’ entry into the playoffs depended on the defeat of Rajasthan Royals. If Rajasthan had lost, the doors of playoff would have been open for Kolkata and Punjab. Rajasthan now has 16 points, while Punjab has 15 points. At the same time, Kolkata Knight Riders can also reach maximum 15 points by winning their last match.

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