Mumbai Indians secured their sixth consecutive victory by defeating Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs within the Indian Premier League at Jaipur on Thursday. The great win, powered by half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton — adopted by aggressive batting from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, has pushed Rajasthan Royals out of playoff rivalry whereas strengthening Mumbai’s place.
Mumbai Indians posted an imposing whole of 217 for 2, with Rohit Sharma scoring 53 off 36 balls and Rickelton contributing 61 off 38 deliveries. Suryakumar and Hardik remained unbeaten on 48 runs every, each going through simply 23 balls.

Rajasthan Royals, who had efficiently chased 210 in opposition to Gujarat Titans simply three days in the past, crumbled beneath strain and have been bowled out for 117 in 16.1 overs.
The outcome marked Royals’ eighth defeat in 11 video games, whereas Mumbai Indians improved their file to seven wins from 11 matches. Yet another victory ought to safe Mumbai Indians a spot within the playoffs.
The match noticed the short dismissal of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who had just lately gained consideration for his 35-ball hundred. He was caught at mid-on off Deepak Chahar’s bowling within the first over.
Yashasvi Jaiswal briefly confirmed promise with two sixes off Trent Boult earlier than being bowled by the New Zealand pacer. The Royals’ innings continued to falter from there.
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Jasprit Bumrah‘s introduction within the fifth over proved decisive as he dismissed each Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag with brief deliveries, decreasing Royals to 51 for 5 inside the powerplay.
The Mumbai Indians’ innings was highlighted by a 116-run opening partnership between Rohit and Rickelton. Rickelton targeted on attacking the quick bowlers, whereas Rohit focused the spinners, notably Maheesh Theekshana.
Jofra Archer’s tight first over was adopted by an costly second, conceding 18 runs. Rohit and Rickelton mixed aggressive stroke play with glorious timing, together with a notable nonchalant flick by Rickelton off Fazalhaq Farooqi that went for six.
Mumbai Indians reached 58 with out loss within the powerplay, with Rohit displaying his class by way of consecutive boundaries off Theekshana and a elegant lofted drive over additional cowl in opposition to Akash Madhwal.

Rickelton reached his fifty with a six off Kumar Kartikeya’s half tracker, whereas Rohit accomplished his milestone with a boundary over backward level off Theekshana.
Regardless of shedding each openers in fast succession, Mumbai Indians maintained their momentum. Suryakumar Yadav’s progressive batting, together with a exceptional scoop shot over high quality leg off Archer, stored the runs flowing.
The ultimate 5 overs yielded 71 runs for Mumbai Indians, with Suryakumar ending the innings with a six off Madhwal, who in any other case impressed along with his yorkers all through the match.