Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are two of the most recognizable franchises in Indian Premier League history. Their rivalry began in the inaugural IPL season in 2008 and has continued across different generations of players, coaches and captains. Mumbai vs Rajasthan Head-to-Head in IPL
The Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals head-to-head record has remained remarkably close. As of the end of the 2026 IPL season, the two teams have met 33 times in the IPL. Both Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have won 16 matches each, while one match ended without a result.
The rivalry has produced some memorable finishes, huge team totals and outstanding individual performances. Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed several strong spells against Mumbai, while MI have also recorded emphatic victories, including a 100-run win in 2025.
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Head-to-Head Record
| Category | Mumbai Indians | Rajasthan Royals |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 | 33 |
| Wins | 16 | 16 |
| Losses | 16 | 16 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| Win Percentage* | 50.00% | 50.00% |
*Win percentage based on completed matches in which a result was recorded. Mumbai vs Rajasthan Head-to-Head in IPL
The overall record shows just how competitive this IPL matchup has been. Neither side has established a significant long-term advantage, with both teams currently sitting on 16 victories.
First Meeting in IPL History
Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals first faced each other on 7 May 2008 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians won the inaugural meeting by seven wickets. That match marked the beginning of what has become one of the recurring fixtures in IPL history.
Rajasthan Royals responded quickly. Their first victory over Mumbai came in their next meeting in 2008 at Jaipur, where RR won by five wickets. Sohail Tanvir played a major role with figures of 4/14.
2026 IPL: Rajasthan Royals Win Both Matches
The 2026 season added two more matches to the rivalry, and Rajasthan Royals won both.
In the first meeting on 7 April 2026, Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 27 runs at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Rajasthan scored 150/3, while Mumbai were restricted to 123/9.
The second meeting came on 24 May 2026 at Wankhede Stadium. Rajasthan Royals scored 205/8, and Mumbai Indians managed 175/9. RR therefore won by 30 runs. Jofra Archer was named Player of the Match after contributing 32 off 15 balls and taking 3/17.
These two results gave Rajasthan a clean sweep over Mumbai in their 2026 league meetings.
Mumbai Indians’ Record Against Rajasthan Royals
Mumbai Indians have won 16 of the 33 meetings between the two teams.
One of MI’s most dominant performances came in the 2025 IPL season, when Mumbai Indians defeated Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Mumbai Indians posted 217/2, while Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 117. It was one of Mumbai’s biggest victories in this head-to-head contest.
Mumbai have also recorded several other convincing victories over Rajasthan, including a 57-run win in 2020 and a 10-wicket victory in 2012.
Rajasthan Royals’ Record Against Mumbai Indians
Rajasthan Royals have also won 16 matches against Mumbai Indians.
One of RR’s biggest victories came in 2011, when they defeated Mumbai by 10 wickets at Wankhede Stadium. Shane Watson was the outstanding performer, scoring an unbeaten 89 from 47 balls and taking 3/19.
Rajasthan also recorded a nine-wicket victory over Mumbai in 2024 at Jaipur. Sandeep Sharma produced an excellent bowling performance, taking 5/18, which remains the only five-wicket haul in this fixture according to Rajasthan Royals’ official head-to-head records.
Highest Team Scores
Both sides have produced impressive batting performances in this rivalry.
Mumbai Indians’ highest total against Rajasthan Royals is 217/2, scored in the 2025 IPL season. Rajasthan Royals’ highest total is 212/7, which came in 2023.
Highest Team Totals
| Team | Highest Score | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 217/2 | 2025 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 212/7 | 2023 |
The 2023 meeting was particularly memorable because Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 124 for Rajasthan. Despite that huge individual contribution, Mumbai Indians successfully chased the target and won by six wickets.
Lowest Team Scores
Mumbai Indians’ lowest score in this matchup is listed as 90, while Rajasthan Royals’ lowest is 92 in the available head-to-head records.
These low totals demonstrate how significantly the balance between batting and bowling has changed from one match to another. While the rivalry has produced high-scoring games, there have also been occasions when bowling attacks have dominated.
Biggest Wins in the Rivalry
Both teams have registered major victories.
Rajasthan Royals’ biggest win against Mumbai Indians came in 2011, when they won by 10 wickets. Shane Watson was central to the result with an unbeaten 89 and three wickets.
Mumbai Indians’ biggest margin victory in recent years came in 2025, when they beat Rajasthan by 100 runs after scoring 217/2.
Notable Large-Margin Wins
| Team | Margin | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 10 wickets | 2011 |
| Mumbai Indians | 100 runs | 2025 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 9 wickets | 2024 |
| Mumbai Indians | 57 runs | 2020 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Record Knock
One of the most memorable individual performances in the MI-RR rivalry came from Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.
In the 2023 IPL match at Wankhede Stadium, Jaiswal scored 124 runs from 62 balls. His innings helped Rajasthan Royals reach 212/7, their highest score against Mumbai Indians. However, Mumbai Indians chased the target successfully and won by six wickets.
The innings remains the highest individual score by a Rajasthan batter against Mumbai in this fixture.
Sandeep Sharma’s Five-Wicket Haul
Bowling has also produced some outstanding performances in this rivalry.
Rajasthan Royals’ Sandeep Sharma took 5/18 against Mumbai Indians in 2024. His spell helped Rajasthan dismiss Mumbai for 179 and secure a nine-wicket victory. According to Rajasthan Royals’ official head-to-head records, Sharma’s five-wicket haul is the only five-wicket haul recorded in this fixture.
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals: Recent Results
The most recent results include:
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals won by 30 runs |
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs |
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians won by 100 runs |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals won by 9 wickets |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets |
| 2023 | Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets |
| 2022 | Mumbai Indians won by 5 wickets |
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals won by 23 runs |
| 2021 | Mumbai Indians won by 8 wickets |
| 2021 | Mumbai Indians won by 7 wickets |
The official IPL match records confirm that Rajasthan won both meetings in 2026, while the previous ten-match sequence had been evenly split before those latest results.
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur
Jaipur has traditionally been an important venue for this rivalry.
According to Rajasthan Royals’ official records, the teams have met nine times at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with Rajasthan winning six of those matches and Mumbai Indians winning three.
The venue has therefore produced a stronger home record for Rajasthan than the overall head-to-head numbers suggest.
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium
Wankhede Stadium has also hosted numerous matches between the franchises.
Mumbai have enjoyed several notable victories at their home venue, but Rajasthan have also produced major results there. Their 10-wicket victory in 2011 remains one of the most memorable RR performances at Wankhede.
In 2026, Rajasthan again won at Wankhede, defeating Mumbai by 30 runs after scoring 205/8.
Overall Head-to-Head Summary
The Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals rivalry currently stands at:
- Total matches: 33
- Mumbai Indians wins: 16
- Rajasthan Royals wins: 16
- No results: 1
- Mumbai Indians highest score: 217/2
- Rajasthan Royals highest score: 212/7
- Mumbai Indians lowest score: 90
- Rajasthan Royals lowest score: 92
- Highest individual score by RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal – 124
- Best RR bowling: Sandeep Sharma – 5/18
- Latest match: 24 May 2026
- Latest result: Rajasthan Royals won by 30 runs
Conclusion
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals is one of the closely contested matchups in IPL history. After 33 meetings, both teams have 16 victories, with one match abandoned. The statistics underline how evenly matched the two franchises have been over the years.
The rivalry has featured major batting performances such as Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 124, outstanding bowling spells including Sandeep Sharma’s 5/18, and several large-margin victories. The 2026 season added another chapter, with Rajasthan Royals winning both encounters against Mumbai Indians.
With both franchises having a long IPL history and a record that remains level in overall wins, future meetings are likely to continue adding significant moments to this head-to-head rivalry.
5 Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many times have Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals played each other in the IPL?
Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have played 33 IPL matches against each other as of the end of the 2026 season.
2. Who has won more matches between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals?
Both teams have won 16 matches each. One match ended without a result, leaving the overall rivalry level at 16-16 in wins.
3. What is Mumbai Indians’ highest score against Rajasthan Royals?
Mumbai Indians’ highest total against Rajasthan Royals is 217/2, scored in the 2025 IPL season.
4. What is Rajasthan Royals’ highest score against Mumbai Indians?
Rajasthan Royals’ highest score against Mumbai Indians is 212/7, scored in IPL 2023. Yashasvi Jaiswal made 124 in that innings.
5. Who won the latest Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals IPL match?
Rajasthan Royals won the latest meeting on 24 May 2026 by 30 runs at Wankhede Stadium. RR scored 205/8, while Mumbai Indians finished on 175/9.