Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 Recap

Indian Premier LeagueResult

Rajasthan Royals

127/4

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai · Monday, 1 April 2024

Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wicketsPlayer of the match: TA Boult

Match preview

Rajasthan Royals chase down 126 at Wankhede to beat Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets

Match overview

Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets at Wankhede Stadium on 1 April 2024. MI were put into bat after losing the toss and never recovered from a disastrous powerplay in which they lost 4 wickets while scoring 46 runs. They finished on 125/9. Rajasthan matched that powerplay score at 46/2, consolidated through a 65-run middle phase, and knocked off the remaining runs in the death overs without any further loss. TA Boult was named Player of the Match for his role in breaking open MI's top order early.

The total of 125/9 was well short of Wankhede's average first-innings score of 186 across 196 matches. Mumbai's middle overs added 56 runs for 3 wickets, which showed some resistance, but the damage from the opening phase was irreparable. With only 23 runs added in the death overs at the cost of 2 more wickets, there was never a late-innings recovery to speak of.

For Rajasthan, the chase was handled without drama. Having secured the powerplay at a run-a-ball, their batters built steadily through overs 7 to 16 before cruising home. The win levelled the all-time IPL head-to-head series at 16 wins each across 31 meetings.

Venue and conditions

Wankhede Stadium has hosted 196 IPL matches and is one of the most data-rich venues in the competition. The average first-innings score sits at 186, and the average second-innings score is 171. Both figures reflect how conducive the surface tends to be for batters, particularly in the powerplay, where the venue average is 45 runs. Chasing sides win here 55% of the time, which made Rajasthan's decision to field after winning the toss entirely logical. Teams have chosen to field 71% of the time on winning the toss at this ground.

The pitch at Wankhede can offer movement early on, which benefits seamers like Boult in the first six overs. As the match progresses, the surface typically flattens out, and totals in excess of 180 are common in the second half of the competition when grounds quicken up. The death-overs average of 43 runs per innings at this venue suggests most teams squeeze value in the final four overs, making those phases consequential for both sides.

Dew is a factor in Mumbai's evening fixtures. Sides batting second benefit from a better-surfaced ball that grips the bat more cleanly as the night progresses, adding another layer to the toss advantage already reflected in the data.

How to watch

IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with live and on-demand streaming available through Sky Go and NOW TV. Sky typically carries both early and late IPL windows. The afternoon Indian slot (14:30 IST) begins at 09:00 UK time, while the evening slot (19:30 IST) starts at 14:00 UK time. Highlights packages are available on the Sky Sports app shortly after the close of play.

Recent form

Rajasthan Royals came into this fixture in noticeably better nick than their opponents. They had beaten Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants in their two most recent 2024 matches, and their five-game record also included wins against Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. Only a defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore interrupted that run.

Mumbai Indians' form told a different story. Losses to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans in 2024 followed an earlier defeat to Gujarat Titans in 2023, leaving MI with only two wins in their last five fixtures going into this match. The gap in momentum between the sides was visible in how the match unfolded. Rajasthan hunted the chase down without fuss; Mumbai never quite found the partnership their innings needed after the powerplay carnage. The result means Rajasthan have now won both IPL meetings between these sides in 2024, and the rivalry heads into future fixtures with the overall record perfectly balanced at 16 apiece.

Talking points

What to look out for

5 angles

Headline angle

MI's powerplay collapse set the tone

Mumbai Indians lost 4 wickets inside the first 6 overs while scoring 46 runs, effectively handing Rajasthan control before the match had properly started. From 46/4, the middle overs produced runs but not the platform MI needed. A final total of 125/9 was always going to be difficult to defend at Wankhede.

Angle 02

Royals' middle overs sealed the chase

After matching MI's powerplay exactly at 46/2, Rajasthan Royals accumulated 65 runs in the middle phase for just 2 wickets. That partnership-building phase meant the final 4 overs required only 16 runs, which they reached without further loss. The chase was managed calmly rather than aggressively.

Angle 03

Boult won it with the ball, not the bat

TA Boult was named Player of the Match in a result Rajasthan won with bat in hand, underlining how much damage he did to Mumbai's innings early on. His contribution in the first innings was central to restricting MI to a below-par total.

Angle 04

Wankhede's toss trend held firm

Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to field, in line with the ground's established pattern. Across 196 matches at Wankhede, the side fielding first has done so 71% of the time after winning the toss. The venue's chase success rate of 55% further validated that decision.

Angle 05

Head-to-head swings back to Royals

This result levelled the all-time series at 16 wins apiece across 31 meetings. Rajasthan had also beaten MI in 2024 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium by 9 wickets, making it two wins from two in the calendar year and reversing a run of losses to their rivals.

Context

Key insights

Historical · Not official

Venue par

186

Avg 1st innings score at Wankhede

196 matches · 2003–2026

Chase success

56%

Chases completed successfully at Wankhede

196 matches · 2003–2026

Head to head

16 — 15

Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals — 31 meetings

2007–2026

Mumbai Indians at venue

61%

Win rate across 94 matches at Wankhede

Rajasthan Royals at venue

50%

Win rate across 20 matches at Wankhede

Powerplay

46/1.4

Average runs/wickets in overs 1–6 at Wankhede

Historical aggregates derived from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org) under ODC-BY licence. 2001/02–2026 IPL seasons. For editorial context only — not official live match data, not a forecast, and not betting advice. Projections and comparisons above are frozen from the live state and may not match final statistics.

The rivalry

Who could decide it

Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have met 31 times in the IPL, with Mumbai holding a marginal historical advantage of 16 wins to 15. The fixture has been consistently competitive across formats and eras, with neither side managing any prolonged dominance. Rajasthan's win on 1 April 2024 pulled them level in the all-time count.

Recent meetings

Last 5

2026: Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs at Barsapara
2025: Mumbai Indians won by 100 runs at Sawai Mansingh
2024: Rajasthan Royals won by 9 wickets at Sawai Mansingh
2023: Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets at Wankhede
2022: Mumbai Indians won by 5 wickets at DY Patil

Key player · Rajasthan Royals

TA Boult

Boult was named Player of the Match after dismantling Mumbai Indians' top order at Wankhede. His ability to swing the ball in the powerplay, particularly on a ground where the average powerplay score is 45 runs, makes him a consistent threat when conditions assist movement.

Mumbai Indians

Q de Kock

De Kock's record at Wankhede across formats demonstrates his capacity to score quickly at the top of the order. In a match where MI's powerplay produced 46 runs at the cost of 4 wickets, a more stable start from him would have changed the complexion of the innings entirely.

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Mumbai Indians

AY Patel

Axar Patel has demonstrated the capacity to take wickets in clusters across formats, and in a T20 chase that required only 126, his role in the middle overs was crucial. Patel's bowling economy in tournament cricket makes him a key figure in tighter run-chases.

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Rajasthan Royals

R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin brings variety and experience to Rajasthan's attack at a venue where Wankhede's flat surface can make spin tricky but where smart variations can still bring wickets. His presence in the middle overs often dictates the tempo of a chase.

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Angles to watch

Analytical angles worth tracking

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

With MI's top order losing 4 wickets inside the powerplay, top batter markets for the batting side may offer more variability than the outright result line in fixtures where one team sets a sub-130 total.
Wankhede's 55% chase success rate across 196 matches makes toss-influenced markets worth monitoring when one side wins the toss and elects to field.
Boult's Player of the Match award underlines the value of leading seamers in Wankhede powerplays; bowler performance markets may reflect the ground's historical conditions more accurately than venue-neutral lines.
Rajasthan's death overs in this chase required just 16 runs from 4 overs at 0 wickets down; total runs and wickets markets in the final phase of a chase often move significantly based on the required rate at the 16-over mark.

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Questions

Frequently asked

Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. MI were bowled out for 125/9 and Rajasthan chased the target down, finishing on 127/4.

TA Boult of Rajasthan Royals was named Player of the Match. His contribution with the ball in the powerplay was central to restricting Mumbai Indians to a total well below Wankhede's average first-innings score of 186.

Across 31 IPL meetings, Mumbai Indians lead 16 wins to 15. This result pulled Rajasthan level for only the second time in the rivalry's history. There have been no no-results across those 31 games.

IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with live streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Coverage times vary depending on the match slot, though most Indian evening fixtures begin around 14:30 or 19:30 IST, which translates to 09:00 or 14:00 UK time respectively.

Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field. This decision aligned with the dominant pattern at Wankhede, where the toss winner has chosen to field 71% of the time across 196 matches at the ground.

Rajasthan Royals arrived having won three of their last five IPL fixtures, including victories against Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants in 2024. Mumbai Indians had lost two of their three most recent matches, falling to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans before this game.

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