Jaiswal’s Blazing Knock Sets Up Big Win
Rajasthan Royals rode on a sensational innings from Yashasvi Jaiswal to register a commanding victory over Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 clash in Guwahati.
Jaiswal smashed a brilliant 77 off just 32 balls, providing a fiery start that powered Rajasthan to a massive total of 150/3 in a shortened 11-over contest. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also chipped in with an aggressive cameo, ensuring the Royals maintained a high scoring rate throughout.
Rain Reduces Match To 11 Overs Per Side
The match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium was heavily impacted by rain, forcing officials to reduce it to an 11-over-per-side encounter. Despite the delay, the Royals adapted quickly and made the most of the batting-friendly conditions.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first, but his side struggled to contain Rajasthan’s aggressive batting display.
Mumbai Indians Falter In Chase
Chasing a steep target, Mumbai Indians never found momentum and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. They eventually finished at 123/9, falling short by 27 runs.
Despite some resistance from middle-order batters, disciplined bowling from Rajasthan ensured the target was never seriously threatened.
Royals Continue Winning Run, Climb To Top
With this victory, Rajasthan Royals extended their winning streak and climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. It marked their third consecutive win, highlighting their strong start to the season.
The dominant performance underlines Rajasthan’s growing confidence, while Mumbai Indians will need to regroup quickly after another setback in the tournament.


















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