Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are two of the iconic franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). After their first IPL triumph in 2013, MI has been the most successful side in the league. On the other hand, RR was the first team to lift the IPL after defeating the Chennai Super Kings in the final in 2008.
Here’s a look at the MI vs RR head-to-head record in IPL and a few batting and bowling stats.
MI vs RR Head to Head IPL History
MI and RR met for the first time in the 2008 season. A quality MI pace attack bowled out the Royals for just 103. Ashish Nehra took three wickets, while Dwayne Bravo, Rohan Raje, and Dhawal Kulkarni took two each. The five-time champions chased down the total with 29 balls to spare. Since that win, MI had the upper hand over RR in the league.
MI vs RR Overall IPL Head to Head Record
List of Last 5 MI vs RR Matches in IPL
- April 22, 2024 – RR won by 9 wickets
- April 1, 2024 – RR won by 6 wickets
- Apr 30, 2023 – MI won by 6 wickets
- Apr 30, 2022 – MI won by 5 wickets
- Apr 2, 2022 – RR won by 23 runs
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline 2024
MI vs RR Stats
Jos Buttler and Jasprit Bumrah lead the batting and bowling charts in the MI-RR matches in the IPL. With 533 runs, Buttler, who made his IPL debut with MI in 2016, has been prolific against the Mumbai outfit for the Royals. Bumrah, on the other hand, had success against the inaugural champions. He has 17 wickets at an economy of 6.53 in 14 outings.
Here’s a look at the batting and bowling stats in the MI vs RR matches in the IPL.
Most Runs for MI against RR
Most Runs for RR against MI
Most Wickets for MI against RR
Most Wickets for RR against MI
Concluding Thoughts
MI and RR are two teams that have been part of the IPL since its inception. Both teams have played against each other 30 times, with the MI having the edge with 15 wins. Jos Buttler, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Sanju Samson are a few players who delivered top performances in the MI vs RR meetings in the IPL.
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FAQs about MI vs RR Head to Head Record in IPL
What happened in the MI vs RR match in IPL 2024?
RR cruised to a six-wicket win at Wankhede Stadium thanks to excellent performances from Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Riyan Parag. Boult and Chahal took three wickets each, while Parag scored an unbeaten 54.
In Jaipur, RR thrashed MI by nine wickets. Chasing 183, the Royals sealed the win with eight balls remaining. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 104, while Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson made 30+ scores.
How many runs have Jos Buttler scored against MI?
Jos Buttler has scored 533 runs at a strike rate of 148.05 in ten innings against MI.
What is Yashasvi Jaiswal's stats against Mumbai Indians in the IPL?
Yashasvi Jaiswal has made 283 runs in seven matches against Mumbai Indians. He has two centuries—124 and 104*—and a strike rate of 175.77.
