The MI vs RR Match in the Indian Premier League 2026 is expected to deliver a thrilling high-scoring battle at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Both teams still remain highly dangerous despite inconsistent recent form, but Rajasthan Royals appear slightly better balanced heading into this crucial IPL 2026 encounter.
Match Overview – MI vs RR
Detail Information
Series Indian Premier League 2026
Match Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals – 69th Match
Venue Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date 24 May 2026
Time 3:30 PM LOCAL / 10:00 AM GMT
MI vs RR – Team Form (Most Recent First)
Mumbai Indians – Last 5 Matches
Date Opponent Result Margin
20 May 2026 vs KKR Lost 4 wickets
14 May 2026 vs PBKS Won 6 wickets
10 May 2026 vs RCB Lost 2 wickets
04 May 2026 vs LSG Won 6 wickets
02 May 2026 vs CSK Lost 8 wickets
Rajasthan Royals – Last 5 Matches
Date Opponent Result Margin
19 May 2026 vs LSG Won 7 wickets
17 May 2026 vs DC Lost 5 wickets
09 May 2026 vs GT Lost 77 runs
01 May 2026 vs DC Lost 7 wickets
28 Apr 2026 vs PBKS Won 6 wickets
Head to Head (Last 5 Matches)
Date Winner Margin of Victory
07-Apr-2026 Rajasthan Royals Won by 27 runs
01-May-2025 Mumbai Indians Won by 100 runs
22-Apr-2024 Rajasthan Royals Won by 9 wickets
01-Apr-2024 Rajasthan Royals Won by 6 wickets
30-Apr-2023 Mumbai Indians Won by 6 wickets
Venue & Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
MI vs RR
The Wankhede Stadium remains one of the best batting venues in IPL 2026. The red-soil surface provides excellent pace and bounce, allowing batters to play attacking shots freely from the beginning of the innings.
Pitch Behavior
Early Overs Fast bowlers will enjoy bounce and carry with the new ball. However, the hard surface also helps stroke-makers hit confidently through the line during the powerplay.
Middle Overs Spinners may receive slight grip because of the dry afternoon conditions, but short square boundaries make defensive bowling extremely difficult.
Death Overs The pitch stays true for batting throughout the innings. Power-hitters can fully trust the bounce and target the shorter boundaries late in the game.
Average Score: ~170 historically
IPL 2026 Expected Score: 195+
Safe Defending Total: 205+
Weather Report
Factor Condition
Temperature 31°C – 34°C
Humidity 65% – 75%
Wind 12–18 km/h
Rain 0% chance
Recent Match Performance – MI vs RR
Statistic Details
Total Matches 33
Mumbai Indians Wins 17
Rajasthan Royals Wins 16
No Result 0
Average Score ~168
Highest Score 217/2 by MI
Lowest Score 90/9 by RR
Players to Watch
Category Mumbai Indians Rajasthan Royals
Key Batters Suryakumar Yadav
Rohit Sharma Yashasvi Jaiswal
Riyan Parag
Key Bowlers Jasprit Bumrah
Trent Boult Jofra Archer
Ravindra Jadeja
Full Squad – MI vs RR
Mumbai Indians Squad Rajasthan Royals Squad
Robin Minz, Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Quinton de Kock Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Kuldeep Sen, Sandeep Sharma
MI vs RR – Betting Tips (Clear & Practical)
Tip Category Pick
Toss Winner Mumbai Indians
Match Winner Rajasthan Royals
1st Innings Score 195+
Total Boundaries 40+
Player of the Match Suryakumar Yadav / Yashasvi Jaiswal
Most Wickets Jasprit Bumrah / Trent Boult
Final Prediction – MI vs RR
The MI vs RR Match looks perfectly set up for another batting spectacle in IPL 2026. Mumbai Indians possess enormous batting firepower at home, but Rajasthan Royals appear slightly more balanced because of their stronger bowling attack and recent success in head-to-head meetings.
Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win
Likely Margin: 15–25 runs or 4 wickets
FAQ
1.Who will win MI vs RR 69th Match IPL 2026?
Rajasthan Royals are slight favorites because of their balanced bowling attack and strong recent head-to-head record.
2.Is Wankhede Stadium a high-scoring venue in IPL ?
Yes, Wankhede Stadium has remained one of the best batting venues during IPL 2026 with several matches crossing 200 runs.
3.What is a safe score at Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026?
A score above 205 is generally considered a strong defending total in afternoon conditions at Wankhede.
