"Pathetic bowling"- Fans react as RR thrash MI by 27 runs in IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals put on an impressive batting display in Match 13 of the Indian Premier League 2026 against the Mumbai Indians at Barasapara Cricket Stadium. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, RR capitalised on the shortened format to score 150 runs in just 11 overs. This strong total has set a challenging target of 151 for the Mumbai Indians in the same number of overs, promising an exciting chase.

The game faced significant delays due to rain, with the toss postponed by nearly three hours. Revised playing conditions were implemented, reducing each innings to 11 overs and setting the powerplay at 3.2 overs. Despite the interruptions, both teams adapted quickly, showing strategic intent and high-energy cricket from the very start.

Fans shared mixed reactions after the match. Many criticised Mumbai’s bowling for allowing RR to post such a high total, while others praised the Royals’ batters and bowlers, particularly Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi, for keeping consistent pressure throughout. The match provided several memorable moments and sparked lively discussions across social media, highlighting the intensity and excitement of IPL 2026.

Key moments that defined the RR vs MI clash

Heavy rain in Guwahati delayed the start of the IPL 2026 clash between the Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians by more than two and a half hours. When the match finally began at 10:10 pm, the Mumbai Indians were immediately thrown into a high-pressure situation. The rain-shortened contest meant that each team had just 11 overs to play, and RR’s openers were determined to take full advantage.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a breathtaking start, racking up 80 runs in the first five overs. Sooryavanshi, facing the challenge of bowling legend Jasprit Bumrah for the first time in his career, responded with audacity, hitting two consecutive sixes in what was dubbed the “Gen Next vs Gen Best” showdown. His innings came to an end at 39 off 14 balls, but his fearless approach set the tone for the Royals’ innings.

Jaiswal, meanwhile, continued to dominate from the other end, racing to his half-century in just 23 balls and finishing unbeaten on 77 off 32 balls, including 10 fours and 4 sixes, at a strike rate of 240.62. With support from skipper Riyan Parag (20 off 10 balls), RR reached a formidable 150/3 in 11 overs, leaving MI with a steep target in the rain-affected chase. Jaiswal’s innings also moved him to 2,336 IPL runs from 70 matches, and his 19th 50-plus score for RR put him second in the franchise’s all-time list, behind only Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson.

Mumbai Indians struggled from the start. Early batters, including Rohit Sharma (5 off 6 balls), Suryakumar Yadav (6 off 3 balls), and Ryan Rickelton (8 off 4 balls), failed to make significant contributions, scoring only single-digit runs. RR bowlers kept the pressure constant, with Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, and Nandre Burger striking in the early overs. Meanwhile, Ravi Bishnoi removed Tilak Varma (14 off 10 balls) and Hardik Pandya (9 off 6 balls) in quick succession. Although Naman Dhir (25) and Sherfane Rutherford (25) offered brief resistance with quick cameos, MI’s innings never gained momentum, and the chase remained difficult under the revised playing conditions.

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Fans React as RR Beat MI by 27 Runs in a Rainy Thriller

Fans were quick to share their excitement after the Rajasthan Royals defeated the Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-affected thriller at Barasapara Cricket Stadium. Social media was flooded with praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose fearless batting set the tone for RR’s dominant total. Many supporters also highlighted MI’s struggles in the chase, pointing out the early wickets and inability to handle RR’s disciplined bowling attack.

Here is how the netizens reacted: