Introduction
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur witnessed a dominant performance by the Mumbai Indians (MI) as they crushed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 100 runs in match 50 of the IPL 2025 season on May 1. Despite the Royals’ historic home record, MI’s top-order brilliance and lethal bowling unit handed RR their first home defeat against Mumbai since 2012.
RR vs MI: Confirmed Lineups
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Kumar Kartikeya, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Yudhvir Singh Charak
Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma.
Match Summary: RR vs MI, IPL 2025
Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
First Innings: Mumbai Indians Set a Mammoth Total
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton laid a powerful foundation with a 116-run opening stand. Rickelton smashed 61 off 38 while Rohit contributed 53 off 36 deliveries. MI finished with a commanding 217/2 in 20 overs, as Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya added a fiery 94-run unbeaten stand off just 44 balls, both scoring 48*.
- Rohit Sharma: 53 (36)
- Ryan Rickelton: 61 (38)
- Suryakumar Yadav: 48* (23)
- Hardik Pandya: 48* (23)
Second Innings: RR Collapse Under Pressure
In response, Rajasthan Royals crumbled to 117 all out. MI’s pace attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, was unplayable. RR lost half their side in the powerplay, managing just 62/5. The 14-year-old sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, was dismissed for a duck.
- Jofra Archer: 30 (Top scorer for RR)
- Shuvam Dubey: 14
- Wickets: Boult (3), Bumrah (2), Chahar (2)
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 100 runs
Key Moments
- Rohit-Rickelton partnership: 116 (71 balls)
- MI’s total: 217/2 – their highest of IPL 2025 so far
- Bumrah’s brilliance: Early breakthroughs with short deliveries
Points Table Update
With this win, MI climb to the top of the table with 14 points in 11 matches, pushing past RCB on net run rate.
Check the updated IPL 2025 points table here.
Conclusion
The Mumbai Indians seem to have found their momentum at the right time, with strong performances from both bat and ball. With Rohit Sharma back in form and the return of Jasprit Bumrah, MI are shaping up as strong title contenders this season. Meanwhile, RR need to regroup quickly if they hope to stay in the playoff race.
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