MI vs RR — 24 May 2026 — Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Key Players & Prediction

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Published - 22 May 2026, 12:26 PM | Updated - 24 May 2026, 12:40 PM

Mumbai Indians will face Rajasthan Royals in the 69th match of IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, May 24.

📍 Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 🕒 03:30 PM IST Star Sports / JioCinema

MI vs RR Quick Verdict

Winner: Rajasthan Royals
Win probability: 54%
Best batter: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Best bowler: Jofra Archer
Toss strategy: Bowl first
Expected score: 211–235

MI vs RR Match Preview: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Full Analysis

IPL — Mumbai Indians take on Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Mumbai Indians will face Rajasthan Royals in the 69th match of IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, May 24.

Hardik Pandya’s side are already eliminated from the playoff race after managing only four wins in 13 matches. Mumbai Indians suffered a disappointing defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous game. They will aim to finish their campaign with a morale-boosting victory in front of their home crowd.

Rajasthan Royals will arrive in Mumbai with massive stakes attached to this contest. Riyan Parag’s team is currently in fourth place with 14 points and needs another victory to secure playoff qualification. The Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in their previous outing.

MI vs RR Match Details: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 03:30 PM IST, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai — Live Streaming

Match: MI vs RR, Match 69
Series: IPL
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Live streaming: Jio Hotstar
TV: Star Sports Network

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MI vs RR Toss Update & Impact: Toss Decision and Match Advantage

The batting-friendly surface and quick outfield at the Wankhede Stadium make defending totals extremely difficult.

The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first. Chasing becomes easier on this ground because teams know the exact required rate on a surface where even scores above 220 are not safe.

Likely toss call: Bowl first
Par score (1st inns): 211-235

Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Fixture Snapshot

Date	Match	Result
24 May 2026	MI vs RR	Rajasthan Royals won by 30 runs
07 Apr 2026	RR vs MI	Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs

Why MI vs RR Match Matters in IPL 2026 Points Table

League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.

IPL 2026

N/R

PTS

Net RR

Last 5 Matches

Rajasthan Royals

0.189

Opponent	Description	Date
Chennai Super Kings (RR won by 8 wickets)	Match 3	30 Mar 2026
Gujarat Titans (RR won by 6 runs)	Match 9	4 Apr 2026
Mumbai Indians (RR won by 27 runs)	Match 13	7 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RR won by 6 wickets)	Match 16	10 Apr 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH won by 57 runs)	Match 21	13 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR won by 4 wickets)	Match 28	19 Apr 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (RR won by 40 runs)	Match 32	22 Apr 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH won by 5 wickets)	Match 36	25 Apr 2026
Punjab Kings (RR won by 6 wickets)	Match 40	28 Apr 2026
Delhi Capitals (DC won by 7 wickets)	Match 43	1 May 2026
Gujarat Titans (GT won by 77 runs)	Match 52	9 May 2026
Delhi Capitals (DC won by 5 wickets)	Match 62	17 May 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (RR won by 7 wickets)	Match 64	19 May 2026
Mumbai Indians (RR won by 30 runs)	Match 69	24 May 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (RR won by 47 runs)	Eliminator	27 May 2026
Gujarat Titans (GT won by 7 wickets)	Qualifier 2	29 May 2026

Mumbai Indians

-0.584

Opponent	Description	Date
Kolkata Knight Riders (MI won by 6 wickets)	Match 2	29 Mar 2026
Delhi Capitals (DC won by 6 wickets)	Match 8	4 Apr 2026
Rajasthan Royals (RR won by 27 runs)	Match 13	7 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs)	Match 20	12 Apr 2026
Punjab Kings (PBKS won by 7 wickets)	Match 24	16 Apr 2026
Gujarat Titans (MI won by 99 runs)	Match 30	20 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK won by 103 runs)	Match 33	23 Apr 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH won by 6 wickets)	Match 41	29 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK won by 8 wickets)	Match 44	2 May 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (MI won by 6 wickets)	Match 47	4 May 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 2 wickets)	Match 54	10 May 2026
Punjab Kings (MI won by 6 wickets)	Match 58	14 May 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR won by 4 wickets)	Match 65	20 May 2026
Rajasthan Royals (RR won by 30 runs)	Match 69	24 May 2026

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Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Qualification & Match Impact

Rajasthan Royals are currently in fourth place with 14 points and need another victory to officially secure their playoff qualification. A win would take them to 16 points and remove any dependence on other results or net run rate calculations.

Mumbai Indians are placed ninth on the points table with only eight points from 13 matches. Hardik Pandya’s side has already been eliminated from playoff contention and will play this final league match for pride.

MI vs RR Head-to-Head Record: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Stats

MI WINS 16

Total matches: 33

RR WINS 16

Team totals in IPL when these two have met:

MI totals

High 217

Low 92

RR totals

High 212

Low 90

Last meeting (24 May 2026)

MI 175 v RR 205

RR won

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Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals share one of the closest rivalries in IPL history. MI hold a narrow edge with 16 victories in 32 matches, while Rajasthan have won 15 matches. One contest ended without a result.

In the last five head-to-head clashes, Rajasthan Royals have secured three wins, while Mumbai Indians have won twice. The Royals have also won two of the last three encounters between the sides.

In their most recent meeting earlier in the IPL 2026 season, Rajasthan Royals produced a strong all-round display to defeat Mumbai Indians by 27 runs.

MI vs RR Team Form: Recent Performance of Mumbai Indians & Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals finally ended their three-match losing streak in the previous game. RR produced a confident batting display to chase down the target and defeat Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets. They kept their playoff hopes alive heading into the contest.

Mumbai Indians have endured a disappointing season. In their previous outing, Hardik Pandya’s team suffered a four-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders. With their playoff hopes already over, Mumbai Indians will now look to finish the campaign with a strong all-round performance at home.

MI — last 5 (completed)

Date	Match	Result
24 May 2026	MI vs RR	Rajasthan Royals won by 30 runs
20 May 2026	KKR vs MI	Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets
14 May 2026	PBKS vs MI	Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets
10 May 2026	RCB vs MI	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 2 wickets
04 May 2026	MI vs LSG	Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets

RR — last 5 (completed)

Date	Match	Result
29 May 2026	GT vs RR	Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
27 May 2026	SRH vs RR	Rajasthan Royals won by 47 runs
24 May 2026	MI vs RR	Rajasthan Royals won by 30 runs
19 May 2026	RR vs LSG	Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets
17 May 2026	DC vs RR	Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets

MI vs RR Player Stats: Top Performers and Key Numbers

Top Player Stats

(Based on recent match performances)

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi RR

776 Runs

Dhruv Jurel RR

515 Runs

Ryan Rickelton MI

448 Runs

Yashasvi Jaiswal RR

427 Runs

Tilak Varma MI

359 Runs

Naman Dhir MI

319 Runs

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi RR

231.30 SR

Trent Boult MI

200.00 SR

Ravi Singh RR

200.00 SR

Ryan Rickelton MI

186.67 SR

Tushar Deshpande RR

185.71 SR

Will Jacks MI

182.89 SR

Jofra Archer RR

25 Wkts

Nandre Burger RR

14 Wkts

Brijesh Sharma RR

14 Wkts

Corbin Bosch MI

12 Wkts

Shardul Thakur MI

12 Wkts

Allah Ghazanfar MI

12 Wkts

Jasprit Bumrah MI

8.23 Econ

Ravindra Jadeja RR

8.39 Econ

Mitchell Santner MI

8.93 Econ

Raghu Sharma MI

9.00 Econ

Yash Raj Punja RR

9.30 Econ

Jofra Archer RR

9.32 Econ

MI vs RR Key Players to Watch Today

MI vs RR Key Battles: Player Matchups That Could Decide the Game

Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer

Rohit Sharma has looked aggressive this season, scoring 283 runs at a strike rate above 160. However, Jofra Archer has been Rajasthan Royals’ most dangerous fast bowler with 18 wickets in 13 matches. The contest with the new ball could influence Mumbai Indians’ start.

Suryakumar Yadav vs Ravindra Jadeja:

Suryakumar Yadav anchors the middle overs for Mumbai Indians with his trademark 360-degree stroke play. Ravindra Jadeja, armed with his incredibly flat and rapid spin trajectories, will aim to restrict his scoring options and force a false shot during the crucial middle phases.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Jasprit Bumrah:

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the most destructive top-order batter this season, scoring 579 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 236.33. Jasprit Bumrah will bowl tight lengths to neutralize the aggressive opener during the powerplay before he causes damage.

MI vs RR Weather Report: Mumbai Weather Forecast for Today's Match

Weather

scattered clouds

Temp

32.0°C

Humidity

70%

Wind

9.22 km/h

Clouds

40%

Weather impact

Temperatures are expected to stay around 34 to 35 degrees Celsius during the first innings before gradually dropping later in the evening. Humidity levels will begin near 70 percent and could rise to around 76 percent by the end of the match. Forecasts also indicate a 30 to 40 percent chance of showers.

MI vs RR Pitch Report: Wankhede Stadium Pitch Analysis & Stats

Wankhede Stadium Boundary Dimensions: Square and Straight Length

68 M square boundary and 72 M straight boundary.

68 M 72 M

Based on last 5 completed T20 matches at Wankhede Stadium.

Wankhede Stadium Average Score and Wickets in T20 Matches

Wankhede Stadium · T20

Average score & wickets

5 matches

155

Avg score

Avg wickets

Wankhede Stadium Score Distribution: Low, Medium and High Totals

Score distribution (1st innings)

0 5 0

< 140 140-180 > 180

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Behaviour: Batting vs Bowling Analysis

Pitch Balanced Par 143 - 167 Confidence Medium

Batting-friendly 0 Bowling-friendly 0 Neutral 5

Wankhede Stadium Toss Analysis: Batting First vs Chasing Advantage

No major toss advantage observed from available data.

Wankhede Stadium Records: Highest, Lowest and Defended Scores

Wankhede Stadium · T20

Scoring records

170

Highest team score

146

Lowest team score

154

Lowest score defended

Wankhede Stadium 1st vs 2nd Innings Stats: Batting and Chasing Analysis

Per innings: average team score, total fours/sixes in that innings (averaged across matches), and wickets. Based on the last 5 completed T20 matches at Wankhede Stadium.

1st Innings 2nd Innings

155 Avg score 155

11 Total 4s (avg) 12

6 Total 6s (avg) 6

8 Wickets (avg) 6

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MI vs RR Playing XI: Predicted Lineups and Team News

Bench

MI vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Batting impact player: Batting Impact Player: Rohit Sharma (MI) / Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR)

Bowling impact player: Bowling Impact Player: AM Ghazanfar (MI) / Yash Raj Punja (RR)

MI vs RR Match Scenarios: How Mumbai Indians or Rajasthan Royals Can Win

Win Probability

MI 42%

RR 58%

Calculated from: Last 5 matches form (win%), venue win trend, H2H wins ratio, batting proxy (high score), and bowling proxy (low score pressure).

Bat First

MI Advantage

-2%

Chase

MI Advantage

1st Innings Range: 143 - 167

MI vs RR Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's IPL Match?

Rajasthan Royals will enter the contest as the favorites with a 54 percent win probability. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s outstanding batting form gives Rajasthan Royals a major advantage at the top of the order. Their batting lineup has looked far more consistent than Mumbai Indians throughout the season.

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