Rajasthan Royals continued their terrific form in IPL 2026 as they beat Mumbai Indians in the 13th Match of the season. The game was delayed due to rain but with the weather clearing up fans got to witness a 11 over per side game. Rajasthan Royals were batting first and the dynamic duo of Jaiswal and Suryavanshi going all guns blazing as Rajasthan posted 150 at the end of the first innings. Mumbai Indians kept losing wickets in the chase and it was a comfortable win for Rajasthan Royals as they defended the target and won the game at home. It was a dominant performance with both bat and ball from the home side.
Hardik Pandya | MI captain:
(Bowling in the powerplay) I think we didn't execute the deliveries which we were supposed to and they played well. I think our bowlers need to take the responsibility. As a bowling group, we were not at all up to the mark and they played tremendous cricket. (Needed a better batting approach?) I would not put this game on the batting. This was definitely the bowling unit which had to take responsibility. It's T20 cricket, it's about always bowling those right couple of balls. And if you see 27, that means we are talking about five good balls and five less sixes. So if we would have executed the right balls, yeah, we would have been in the game. But as I said, their openers kind of enforced couple of overs, threw us out of the game. Then throughout we were catching up and yeah, we fell short. (On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi) It's quite fascinating to see a 17 or a 16 year old boy and playing the way he played. At the same point of time, discussing so much about him in the preparation leading up to the game. So yeah, amazing to see the way he bats, the kind of fearlessness he has, the kind of shots he has. I wish him absolute good luck in the future. (On the next game vs RCB) Just learn from the mistakes. The morning will come tomorrow, the sun will rise. So yeah, just learn from our mistakes and prepare well for the next game
Riyan Parag | RR captain:
Feels great. I think the way the boys have showed up, can't ask for anything more. Kudos to them. I always knew that this team was a strong team even at the auction. We have a strong core. Jofra's messaging is go and bowl as fast as you can, even Nandre as well. Vaibhav and Jaiswal as well. Don't have words to express. No. 1 opening pair in this combination.
Yashasvi Jaiswal | Player of the Match:
I think I had something in my mind, only three overs of powerplay, I was thinking who I can take down. I was just thinking who I can go after. It is not easy but I am trying my best. All the time I try to play different shots. I am just trying to understand the situation, I have been thinking how I can play for my team and what I can do for my team, I will play according to how my team needs. The way he has been playing is tremendous. I also get motivated seeing him. All the time we have discussions. He knows his game and is enjoying his game
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a half century and ended the innings with a massive over to help Rajasthan Royals post a huge total. The RR bowlers did a good job to seal the win. This has been a stunning start to the season for Rajasthan who now have three wins in three matches. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have one win and two losses in three matches. After winning their opening game, Mumbai Indians have really struggled in the last two matches and they will be keen to bounce back.
