Mumbai Indians (MI) continued their impressive run in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) with a dominant 100-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 1, 2025. This victory not only marked MI's seventh win out of 11 matches but also propelled them to the top of the points table, while simultaneously knocking Rajasthan out of the playoff race.
Chasing a daunting target of 218, the Royals stumbled early, losing their first wicket without a run on the board as Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for a duck by Deepak Chahar in the very first over. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who showed some promise with two towering sixes off Trent Boult, was soon sent back to the pavilion for just 13 runs. Nitish Rana followed suit, falling to Boult for 9 runs, leaving Rajasthan in dire straits at 41/3 within four overs.
The introduction of Jasprit Bumrah proved disastrous for the Royals. In a devastating spell, Bumrah took two wickets in consecutive deliveries, dismissing Riyan Parag (16 off 8) and Shimron Hetmyer (0 off 10), leaving RR reeling at 47/5. Hardik Pandya added to the misery by taking the wicket of Shubham Dubey with his very first delivery, and soon after, Karn Sharma joined the party, claiming three wickets, including that of Dhruv Jurel and Maheesh Theekshana.
Trent Boult wrapped up the innings by taking the final wicket of Jofra Archer, as Rajasthan was bowled out for a mere 117 runs in just 16.1 overs. The Royals' batting lineup was completely dismantled by MI's relentless bowling attack, with Karn Sharma and Boult each taking three wickets, while Bumrah finished with two.
Earlier, Mumbai's innings began with a solid foundation laid by openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton, who formed a formidable partnership of 116 runs off just 71 balls. The duo was cautious initially but quickly found their rhythm, with Rickelton reaching his half-century in just 29 balls, while Rohit followed suit with a 50 off 31 deliveries. By the end of the powerplay, MI had already amassed 58 runs without losing a wicket.
Despite the loss of Rickelton for 61 runs and Rohit for 53, MI's innings gained momentum as Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya took charge in the latter half. The pair added an explosive 94 runs in just 44 balls, both finishing the innings unbeaten on 48 runs, with Suryakumar's innings coming off 23 balls and Pandya's off the same number of deliveries. Their aggressive batting ensured MI reached a formidable total of 217 runs for the loss of just two wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance, which included a stunning spell of 3 wickets for just 21 runs in 4 overs. His impact was felt throughout the match as he dismantled the RR batting order, proving once again why he is regarded as one of the best bowlers in the world. "Textbook Bumrah—accuracy, aggression, and composure. Match-winner," noted Cricbuzz in their analysis of Bumrah's performance.
With this win, MI not only extended their winning streak to six matches but also ended a 12-year drought in Jaipur, with their last victory at this venue dating back to 2013. The victory has solidified their position in the tournament, giving them a significant boost as they head into the final stretch of the league matches.
On the other hand, Rajasthan's campaign has come to an unfortunate end, as they currently sit at the bottom of the table with just three wins from ten matches. With the playoffs now out of reach, they will be looking to salvage pride in their remaining fixtures.
Looking ahead, MI will face the high-flying Gujarat Titans on May 6, while Rajasthan will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders on May 4. Both teams will be eager to make a statement in their upcoming matches, but for now, the spotlight remains firmly on the Mumbai Indians as they continue their quest for IPL glory.
