Rr vs Mi. — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • Rr won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl, Rr took on Mi. on Apr 27, 2026, 04:12 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rr won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 315 runs and 8 wickets fall between Mi. (157/6 in 20.0 overs) and Rr (158/2 in 15.4 overs).
2. Mi. Innings Breakdown (157/6)
Batting in the first innings, Mi. finished on 157/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Mi. accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Hardik Pandya spearheaded the batting effort with 40 runs off 33 balls (including 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 121.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Tilak Verma , who contributed 38 runs off 27 deliveries, while Dewald Brevis added 25 (24b). The bowling side conceded 14 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 6). With the ball in the first innings, Yuzvendra Chahal led the bowling figures with 2/32 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by Trent Boult (1/13 in 4.0 overs).
3. Rr Chase & Second Innings Summary (158/2)
Pursuing a target of 158 runs for victory, Rr recorded 158/2 in 15.4 overs at a scoring rate of 10.09 runs per over. Sanju Samson anchored the chase for Rr with 51 runs from 36 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 141.7), alongside Dhruv Jurel who chipped in with 39 off 20 balls. Defending the total, Romario Shepherd delivered a key spell of 1/20 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Luke Wood finished with 1/53 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler (Rr), who combined for 55 runs off 44 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Keshav Maharaj making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Hardik Pandya (Mi. ) topped the match rankings with 88.0 total points, followed closely by Yuzvendra Chahal (88.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson .