Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in a must-win fixture of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Sunday, May 24 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Rajasthan have a lot riding on the fixture as they desperately need a win to qualify for the playoffs.
They’re placed fourth on the IPL 2026 points table with seven wins from 13 matches, having 14 points to their name. Another victory will see them seal their berth in the top four, or else Rajasthan will be left dependent on several other results.

On the other hand, MI are reeling at the second last spot (ninth) on the points table with eight points from 13 matches. The Hardik Pandya-led side has had a season to forget and will be eyeing to avoid a wooden spoon finish with a big win to end their campaign on a high.
MI vs RR Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Sunday, May 24 | Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals | 69 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
Wankhede Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 131 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 59 (including 1 tied game won by team batting 1st) |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 72 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 173 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 162 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 243/5 (20) by MI vs SRH in 2026 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 67/10 (15.2) by KKR vs MI in 2008 |
| Highest Score Chased | 244 (249/4 in 18.4 overs) by SRH vs MI, 2026 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 118 by SRH vs MI in 2018 |
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Favourable | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
MI vs RR Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 |
| Mumbai Indians | 16 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 15 |
RR vs MI Playing XI with Impact Sub
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Will Jacks, Deepak Chahar, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Raghu Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Yashasvi Jaiswal (c), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Sushant Mishra, Sandeep Sharma, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja
Players to watch out for in MI vs RR
Ryan Rickelton (MI)
The MI opener is in the middle of his best-ever IPL season, having scored 436 runs from 11 innings at an average of 43.60 and a strike rate of 187.12 with one hundred and two fifties to his name. Rickelton will be eager to finish the season on a high with another classy knock and help Mumbai end their campaign with a victory.
Jofra Archer (RR)
The right-arm speedster has had a memorable season, being the leading wicket taker for Rajasthan with 18 scalps to his name from 13 innings. Archer will enjoy bowling at Wankhede, as the venue is known to assist fast bowlers with good bounce. he will hold the key for RR as they look to seal their spot in the playoffs.
Today's Match Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.



