The “Guwahati Storm” has truly arrived! In a rain-curtailed Match 13 of IPL 2026, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their flawless streak by crushing the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 27 runs. It was a night of high-octane drama, a 14-ball mayhem from a teenager, and a masterclass from Yashasvi Jaiswal.
If you missed the action at the ACA Stadium, Barsapara, we have compressed the entire match into this ultimate blog post. From the full scorecard to the record-breaking stats, here is the RR vs MI Match Report.
Match Summary: RR vs MI (Match 13, IPL 2026)
The game was reduced to 11 overs per side due to persistent rain. Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl, hoping the moisture would help their pacers. However, RR’s openers had other plans.
- Rajasthan Royals: 150/3 (11 Overs)
- Mumbai Indians: 123/9 (11 Overs)
- Result: RR won by 27 runs.
- Player of the Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal (77* off 32 balls)
Full Scorecard Compression: Rajasthan Royals (Batting)
Yashasvi Jaiswal took the Orange Cap in style, while 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi proved why he is the most talked-about talent in world cricket by stunning Jasprit Bumrah.
| Player | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Not Out | 77 | 32 | 10 | 4 | 240.6 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | c Varma b Thakur | 39 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 278.6 |
| Riyan Parag (C) | c Varma b Ghazanfar | 20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 200.0 |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | lbw b Ghazanfar | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Not Out | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.7 |
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Total: 150/3 (11 Overs) | Extras: 6
Full Scorecard Compression: Mumbai Indians (Chasing)
Chasing nearly 14 runs per over, MI’s powerhouse top order crumbled under the pressure of RR’s pace and the spin of Purple Cap holder Ravi Bishnoi.
| Player | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naman Dhir | c Bishnoi b Burger | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 192.3 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | c Sandeep b Deshpande | 25 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 312.5 |
| Tilak Varma | c Hetmyer b Bishnoi | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 140.0 |
| Hardik Pandya (C) | c Jaiswal b Bishnoi | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 150.0 |
| Rohit Sharma | lbw b Sandeep | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 |
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Total: 123/9 (11 Overs) | Extras: 7
Bowling Performance: The Heroes with the Ball
Rajasthan Royals Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nandre Burger | 2 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 3 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 8.67 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 2 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 12.5 |
| Jofra Archer | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 |
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Mumbai Indians Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allah Ghazanfar | 2 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.6 |
| Shardul Thakur | 2 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 18.0 |
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Key Highlights: Why RR Won
- The Powerplay Explosion: Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi added 80 runs for the first wicket in just 5 overs.
- Bumrah Neutralized: For the first time this season, Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless as Jaiswal played him with extreme caution and aggression.
- Bishnoi’s Double Strike: Ravi Bishnoi dismissed both Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma in the same over, ending MI’s hopes.
For more information on the current standings, check out the updated IPL 2026 Points Table.
Area Analysis: Guwahati Weather and Pitch
The Barsapara Stadium Area witnessed heavy rainfall before the match, which led to the 11-over reduction. While the pitch was slightly damp initially, the lightning-fast outfield and short boundaries made it a nightmare for bowlers once the rain stopped.
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