The rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals is one of the most exciting in IPL history. Mumbai Indians have won five titles, while Rajasthan Royals have one, and both teams have huge fan bases. Whenever they play against each other, it always feels like a big match.
Their first match of IPL 2026 on April 7 at Guwahati was full of action. Rajasthan Royals won the game in a rain-shortened 11-over match. Yashasvi Jaiswal played a brilliant innings of 77 not out, and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed everyone by hitting Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes in his first three balls.
Now it’s your turn to test your knowledge. Take this Ultimate Fun Challenge and see if you really know everything about this exciting 2026 clash!
Rules Of The Challenge
Check the rules below to see how you can score points in this MI vs RR 2026 trivia challenge.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scoring | 1 point for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | None — go for it |
| Time Limit (Optional) | 2 to 3 minutes total |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to Medium — all fans welcome |
| Score Guide (8–10) | IPL Genius |
| Score Guide (5–7) | Solid Fan |
| Score Guide (0–4) | Keep Watching |
The Ultimate Fun Challenge: 10 Questions
Read each question, pick your answer, and check the key at the end to see how you did.
MI vs RR 2026 Quiz Challenge
Answer Key
How many did you get right? Check your answers below be honest with yourself!
| # | Answer | Why It’s Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | C. 11 overs | Heavy rain in Guwahati forced the match to be cut to 11 overs per side using the DLS method. |
| Q2 | A. 77* | Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 77 in a reduced match, the highest individual score of the match by a distance. |
| Q3 | B. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | The 15-year-old became an overnight sensation after hitting two sixes off Bumrah in just his first three balls of IPL cricket. |
| Q4 | C. 27 runs | RR won convincingly by 27 runs, leaving MI’s chase well short despite a late burst from Tim David. |
| Q5 | C. ACA Stadium, Guwahati | The match was played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA), which RR used as a neutral or secondary home venue in 2026. |
| Q6 | A. True | No MI batter has hit a century against RR in IPL history, making it one of the rivalry’s most remarkable records. |
| Q7 | A. Tim David | Tim David provided MI’s best response in the chase with a brutal 25 off 8 balls, but it was not enough. |
| Q8 | A. Lasith Malinga | The Sri Lankan legend remains the all-time leading wicket-taker in this fixture despite retiring years ago. |
| Q9 | B. Sandeep Sharma | Sandeep Sharma has made a habit of dismissing Rohit Sharma across multiple seasons and did so again in 2026. |
| Q10 | A. Rohit Sharma | Rohit has scored over 600 runs in this rivalry, more than any other player in MI vs RR history. |
BONUS: Prediction Round
After testing your memory, it is time to put your cricket brain to work with these predictions for the MI vs RR rematch at Wankhede Stadium on May 24, 2026.
MI vs RR 2026 Prediction Challenge
How Did You Score?
| Score Range | Achievement Level |
|---|---|
| 8–10 | IPL Genius |
| 6–7 | Solid Fan |
| 3–5 | Good Try |
| 0–2 | Keep Watching |
Regardless of your score, the real winner is your love for the game. The rivalry between MI and RR is one of the greatest in IPL history, and the story is far from over.
The rematch is set for May 24, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Will MI take revenge on their home turf? Will Bumrah finally make his mark on this fixture? Will Jaiswal keep piling on runs at the top? We cannot wait to find out.
