The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed numerous thrilling rivalries since its inception in 2008. One such interesting rivalry is between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR). Both sides have provided fans with some exciting matches and moments to remember over the years.
Mumbai Indians are among the top-performing teams in the IPL. They share the record of five IPL victories with Chennai Super Kings. But during IPL 2024, MI experienced their worst season ever, languishing at the bottom of the table. Their Hardik Pandya-led squad went into IPL 2025 with hopes of restoring their previous glory.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals are the champions of the first season of IPL in 2008. With Sanju Samson as the captain, RR has become a formidable unit over the last few years. They even went to the final in 2022, but lost to Gujarat Titans. In 2025, they were off to a rocky beginning, losing their initial two games.
Let us now see the tale of RR vs MI matches and how this rivalry has evolved over the years.
IPL 2025: Mumbai Scores a Big Victory
The most recent encounter between both teams was on May 1, 2025, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. This was match number 50 of the league stage of the season.
- MI achieved a whopping 217 runs while playing first.
- Their bowlers dominated, and Ryan Rickelton was the mainstay. He was awarded the Man of the Match.
- RR’s pursuit did not get going, and they got bowled out at a cheap total.
- MI won the match by a massive 100 runs.
This win gave MI their 7th win of the season. Surprisingly, they had lost four of their first five games but came back on track with six consecutive wins. This win also propelled them to the top of the points table by May 5, 2025.
RR vs MI Head to Head Records
As of May 2025, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have clashed 31 times in the history of IPL. MI has a thin advantage with 16 wins, while RR has 14. One match has been no result.
| Matches Played | Matches won by MI | Matches won by RR | No Result |
| 31 | 16 | 14 | 1 |
MI vs RR Head to Head
Following is the complete list of their head-to-head match results:
| Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
| 01-May-2025 | MI | 100 runs | Jaipur |
| 22-Apr-2024 | RR | 9 wickets | Jaipur |
| 1-Apr-2024 | RR | 6 wickets | Mumbai |
| 30-Apr-2023 | MI | 6 wickets | Mumbai |
| 30-Apr-2022 | MI | 5 wickets | Mumbai |
| 2-Apr-2022 | RR | 23 runs | Mumbai |
| 5-Oct-2021 | MI | 8 wickets | Sharjah |
| 29-Apr-2021 | MI | 7 wickets | Delhi |
| 25-Oct-2020 | RR | 8 wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 6-Oct-2020 | MI | 57 runs | Abu Dhabi |
| 20-Apr-2019 | RR | 5 wickets | Jaipur |
| 13-Apr-2019 | RR | 4 wickets | Mumbai |
| 13-May-2018 | RR | 7 wickets | Mumbai |
| 22-Apr-2018 | RR | 3 wickets | Jaipur |
| 1-May-2015 | MI | 8 runs | Mumbai |
| 14-Apr-2015 | RR | 7 wickets | Ahmedabad |
| 24-May-2014 | MI | 5 wickets | Mumbai |
| 18-May-2014 | MI | 25 runs | Ahmedabad |
| 24-May-2013 | MI | 4 wickets | Kolkata |
| 14-May-2013 | MI | 14 runs | Mumbai |
| 16-Apr-2013 | RR | 87 runs | Jaipur |
| 19-May-2012 | MI | 10 wickets | Jaipur |
| 10-Apr-2012 | MI | 27 runs | Mumbai |
| 19-May-2011 | RR | 10 wickets | Mumbai |
| 28-Apr-2011 | RR | 7 wickets | Jaipur |
| 10-Apr-2010 | MI | 37 runs | Jaipur |
| 12-Mar-2010 | MI | 4 runs | Mumbai (BS) |
| 13-May-2009 | RR | 3 wickets | Durban |
| 20-Apr-2009 | — | Abandoned | Durban |
| 25-May-2008 | RR | 5 wickets | Jaipur |
| 6-May-2008 | MI | 7 wickets | Mumbai (DY) |
MI vs RR at Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)
| Matches Played | Matches won by MI | Matches won by RR | Previous Meeting |
| 9 | 5 | 4 | RR won by 6 wickets (April 1, 2024) |
MI vs RR at Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur)
| Matches Played | Matches won by MI | Matches won by RR | Previous Meeting |
| 9 | 3 | 6 | MI won by 100 runs (May 01, 2025) |
MI vs RR at Neutral Venues
| Matches Played | Matches won by MI | Matches won by RR | No Result | Previous Meeting |
| 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | MI won by 8 wickets (October 5, 2021) |
Final Thoughts
The MI vs RR rivalry has generally been an even one in recent years. Mumbai Indians have more championships and slightly superior overall statistics, but Rajasthan Royals have tended to catch them off guard, particularly at their Jaipur home stadium.
The 2025 season has again added spice to this rivalry with MI’s huge 100-run win. With both teams having young talent and experienced players, fans can expect many more thrilling contests in the coming years.
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