In the category of blowout, the Rajasthan Royals got thrashed, 100 runs to the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Match 50 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Having set out to make the playoffs chase their mission, the Mumbai Indians made it six in a row doing both things at the same time. Let’s check out the match highlights, some standout performances, and how the result impacts each club’s future.
Match Summary:
Outcome: Mumbai Indians won by 100 runs
MI Innings: 217/2 (20 overs)
RR Innings: 117 all out (16.1 overs)
Player of the Match:
Ryan Rickelton – 61 (36 balls)
Mumbai Indians Set the Stage
Mumbai Indians walked to the crease with supreme confidence and wasted little time in putting pressure on the Rajasthan bowlers. Ryan Rickelton, the star once again for MI, opened with his aggressive style of play, scoring 61 off 36 balls. He batted alongside Rohit Sharma, who was clearly in a good place, scoring a brisk 53 off 32 balls.
The two dominated the RR bowlers, while Suryakumar Yadav (48* off 28) played an effective role in finishing the innings with a number of aggressive shots propelling MI to an imposing 217/2 after their 20 overs.
Rajasthan’s Struggles With the Chase
In reply, Rajasthan Royals were always behind the eight ball as wickets kept falling regularly. Jofra Archer was the only standout for RR making 30 off 18, but couldn’t find the right support from the other end.
The required chase was steep, and MI’s bowlers made sure that RR had no momentum whatsoever. Trent Boult was the pick of the bowlers with 3/28, as he dismissed the RR’s top order, while Karn Sharma was also a great performer bagging 3/23 and nailing RR’s coffin.
In the end, Rajasthan were bowled out for just 117, which had become inevitable well before the last ball was delivered.
Impact on the Points Table
Mumbai Indians now sit in first place on the points table following their sixth consecutive win. But after a disappointing defeat out of the playoffs, Rajasthan Royals are now done for the season.
But this result catapults MI to the top while the chances of RR making a late playoff push are dead. The onus is now on Mumbai to keep it up headed into the business end of the tournament.
Final Thoughts:
Mumbai Indians’ dominance in this match was a reminder of just how dangerous they can be when they’re firing on all cylinders. From the power-hitting of Rickelton and Sharma to the brilliance of Boult and Sharma, it was a team effort that made the 100-run victory look almost easy.
For Rajasthan Royals, it’s back to the drawing board. Their batting was lackluster, and their bowlers couldn’t contain Mumbai’s big hitters. With the playoff race now over for them, RR will need to reassess their strategy and look ahead to next season.