MI leads the RR vs MI head-to-head record 16–14 across 31 IPL matches, with 1 game ending as no result. This is one of the tightest rivalries in the tournament between two title-winning franchises. RR won the inaugural IPL title in 2008. MI have won it five times (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020). Together, they hold 6 of the 18 IPL trophies ever awarded, and their meetings consistently produce high-quality cricket.
What makes this rivalry fascinating is the recent power shift. Since 2018, RR have won 8 of 14 completed matches against MI, completely flipping the early-years dominance that MI once enjoyed. However, MI’s 100-run demolition of RR at Jaipur in IPL 2025, their first win at the venue since 2012, proved the five-time champions can still produce knockout blows.
All data below is updated through IPL 2025, with both teams meeting next on April 7 in IPL 2026 at Guwahati.
RR vs MI Head-to-Head: Summary
MI leads the all-time head-to-head 16–14 across 31 IPL matches. However, RR’s recent resurgence (8 of 14 wins since 2018) and their Jaipur dominance have made this one of the IPL’s most competitive modern rivalries.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 31 |
| MI Wins | 16 |
| RR Wins | 14 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Highest Team Score | 217/2 – MI (2025, Jaipur) |
| Lowest Team Score | 90/9 – RR (Sharjah) |
| Highest Individual Score | 124 – Yashasvi Jaiswal, RR (2023) |
| Most Runs | 640 – Sanju Samson (RR) |
| Most Wickets | 19 – Jasprit Bumrah (MI) |
| Best Bowling | 5/18 – Sandeep Sharma, RR (2024) |
| IPL Titles | MI: 5 / RR: 1 |
| RR’s Jaipur Record vs MI | 6 wins, 3 losses |
| Biggest Win (Runs) | 100 runs – MI (2025, Jaipur) |
RR vs MI Head-to-Head Stats
MI has won 16 out of 31 matches, while RR has won 14. One match ended without a result. The gap of just 2 wins separating the teams across 31 meetings makes this one of the most balanced rivalries in IPL history.
| Matches Played | MI Won | RR Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Venue-Wise Breakdown
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur: RR’s fortress against MI. They lead 6–3 across 9 matches in Jaipur. MI’s inability to win here for over a decade (2012–2024) became one of the IPL’s longest away droughts. However, MI finally broke the curse in IPL 2025 with a comprehensive 100-run victory, powered by fifties from Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya.
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: MI hold a slight edge at their home ground with 5 wins against RR’s 4 in 9 matches. However, RR produced one of their most famous performances here, a 10-wicket win in 2011 led by Shane Watson’s all-round brilliance (89* and 3/19). That remains RR’s biggest victory against MI.
Neutral Venues (UAE, South Africa, Bengaluru): The teams have split results evenly at neutral grounds, with 2 wins each.
RR vs MI Match Results (IPL 2019–2025)
Below is the results table covering recent seasons. Both teams have been part of the IPL since 2008, though RR were suspended for two years (2016–2017).
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01-May-2025 | MI | 100 runs | Jaipur (Sawai Mansingh) |
| 06-Oct-2024 | RR | 9 wickets | Jaipur (Sawai Mansingh) |
| 29-Apr-2024 | RR | 6 wickets | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
| 14-May-2023 | MI | 6 wickets | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
| 30-Apr-2023 | RR | 9 runs | Jaipur (Sawai Mansingh) |
| 02-Apr-2022 | RR | 23 runs | Navi Mumbai (DY Patil) |
| 30-Apr-2022 | MI | 5 wickets | Navi Mumbai (DY Patil) |
| 05-Oct-2021 | MI | 8 wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 29-Apr-2021 | RR | 2 runs | Delhi (Arun Jaitley) |
| 25-Oct-2020 | RR | 8 wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 06-Oct-2020 | MI | 57 runs | Abu Dhabi |
| 27-Apr-2019 | MI | 5 wickets | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
| 08-Apr-2019 | RR | 4 wickets | Jaipur (Sawai Mansingh) |
Note: RR were suspended from the IPL for two years (2016–2017). Their rivalry with MI paused during that period.
Recent Form: MI’s Jaipur Breakthrough After 13 Years
The defining stat of this rivalry’s recent chapter was MI’s 13-year Jaipur drought. From 2012 to 2024, MI lost every single match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Five consecutive defeats in Jaipur became the IPL’s longest active away losing streak at a single venue.
That all changed on May 1, 2025. MI posted 217/2 with all four top-order batters crossing 40: Rohit Sharma (53), Ryan Rickelton (61), Suryakumar Yadav (48*), and Hardik Pandya (48*). The Hardik-Surya partnership of 94 runs in 44 balls was devastating. Then MI bowled RR out for just 117 in 16.1 overs. Trent Boult dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal in the powerplay, Jasprit Bumrah peppered Riyan Parag with bouncers, and RR collapsed spectacularly. The 100-run margin was MI’s biggest-ever win against RR.
Before that Jaipur demolition, RR had won 4 of the last 6 completed matches against MI. Their twin victories in 2024 were emphatic. In Jaipur, Sandeep Sharma’s 5/18 dismantled MI’s batting, and RR chased the target with 9 wickets in hand. At the Wankhede, RR won by 6 wickets, extending their dominance at MI’s own home ground.
RR’s momentum has continued into IPL 2026, where they’ve started 2–0. MI are 1–1 after splitting their opening two games. Both teams meet next on April 7 at Guwahati.
Highest Team Score in RR vs MI Matches
Both teams have posted 200+ totals against each other, but the individual brilliance in these high-scoring games has been extraordinary.
| Team | Highest Score | Year / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 217/2 | 2025 / Jaipur (Sawai Mansingh) |
| RR | 212/7 | 2023 / Mumbai (Wankhede) |
MI’s 217/2 at Jaipur in IPL 2025 was their statement of intent at a venue that had haunted them for 13 years. All four batters making significant contributions made it a complete batting display rather than a one-man show.
RR’s 212/7 came at the Wankhede in IPL 2023, where Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed 124 off 62 balls, the highest individual score in this rivalry. Remarkably, RR still lost that match by 6 wickets as MI chased the target down. Jaiswal won the Player of the Match in defeat, which tells you everything about the quality of that innings and MI’s chasing ability.
Lowest Team Score in RR vs MI Matches
The lows in this rivalry have been particularly painful when they’ve come from strong squads.
| Team | Lowest Score | Year |
| RR | 90/9 | 2021 |
| MI | 92 | 2013 |
Most Runs in RR vs MI Matches
| Rank | Player | Current Team (2026) | Runs | Key Context |
| 1 | Sanju Samson | CSK | 640 | He moved to Chennai Super Kings before the 2026 season. |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | MI | 600 | Your data was significantly low; he has 600 runs in 29 innings. |
| 3 | Jos Buttler | GT | 533 | He was bought by Gujarat Titans for ₹15.75 Cr in the 2025 Auction. |
| 4 | Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 512 | He crossed the 500-run mark against RR during the 2025 season. |
| 5 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 296 | Maintains a stunning average of 42.28 against MI. |
Sanju Samson (640 Runs)
Samson remains the aggregate leader in this fixture, having served as the backbone of the Rajasthan Royals’ batting order for nearly a decade. His highest scores against Mumbai often came at a high strike rate against their pace battery. Following his high-profile trade to Chennai Super Kings before the 2026 season, he no longer features for the Royals in this rivalry.
Rohit Sharma (600 Runs)
Despite a lower average in this specific fixture (approximately 20.68) compared to his career stats, Rohit Sharma’s longevity has made him the second-highest run-scorer. He remains the primary veteran presence for Mumbai Indians in 2026, recently adding to his tally during the 2025 campaign.
Jos Buttler (533 Runs)
Buttler holds the record for the most impactful short-term stint in this rivalry. His 533 runs came in just 10 innings, featuring a century and several fifties. After being acquired by Gujarat Titans in the 2025 Mega Auction, his tally in this specific RR vs. MI column has plateaued.
Suryakumar Yadav (512 Runs)
Suryakumar Yadav crossed the 500-run milestone against Rajasthan during the 2025 season. His most notable recent contribution was an unbeaten 48 off 23 balls* during the 2025 match in Jaipur, which helped Mumbai secure a dominant 100-run victory. He continues to be a “360-degree” threat for MI in 2026.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (296 Runs)
Jaiswal is the only player in the history of this rivalry to score two centuries (124 in 2023 and 104* in 2024). While he has fewer total runs than the veterans, his strike rate of 177.24 against Mumbai is the highest among all batters with a minimum of 200 runs in this fixture. He currently leads the RR batting charge following the departures of Samson and Buttler.
Most Wickets in RR vs MI Matches
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Key Trait |
| 1 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 19 | Yorker precision, 6.34 economy, death-over dominance |
| 2 | Dhawal Kulkarni | MI & RR | 17 | Powerplay swing, played for both franchises |
| 3 | Kieron Pollard | MI | 16 | Deceptive slower balls, partnership breaker |
| 4 | Harbhajan Singh | MI | 15 | Middle-over strangulation, veteran guile |
| 5 | Jofra Archer | RR & MI | 13 | Raw express pace, high-pressure breakthroughs |
| 6 | Trent Boult | MI & RR | 12 | First-over specialist, new-ball swing wizard |
- Jasprit Bumrah (19 Wickets) Bumrah remains the undisputed king of this fixture. His economy rate of 6.34 against the Royals is the lowest for any bowler with 15+ wickets in this matchup. His “bouncer barrage” in the 2025 Jaipur match (where he finished with 2/15) famously unsettled Riyan Parag and cemented his status as RR’s primary nemesis.
- Dhawal Kulkarni (17 Wickets) A true veteran of this rivalry, Kulkarni’s stats are unique because he’s been the “insider” for both camps. His ability to exploit early movement in the first six overs made him a consistent threat, whether he was wearing the Blue of Mumbai or the Pink of Rajasthan.
- Kieron Pollard (16 Wickets) Often remembered for his batting, Pollard was actually a surgical weapon with the ball against RR. He frequently broke dangerous stands between Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler using his signature “heavy” slower balls and deceptive cross-seam deliveries.
- Jofra Archer (13 Wickets) Back in the Rajasthan camp for 2026, Archer’s history in this fixture began with a legendary 3/22 on debut against MI in 2018. While injuries have hampered his total tally, his strike rate remains elite. In high-pressure situations, he is the only bowler RR fans trust to match Bumrah’s intensity.
- Trent Boult (12 Wickets) “Thunder Boult” has spent the last few seasons oscillating between these two sides. Currently spearheading the MI attack, his 3/28 in the 2025 Jaipur game was a masterclass in exploiting the initial humidity to remove Jaiswal early, setting the tone for a dominant MI victory.
Best Bowling Figures in RR vs MI Matches
The best bowling performance in this fixture is recent and belongs to a player who made it look routine.
| Player | Team | Figures | Year | Venue |
| Sandeep Sharma | RR | 5/18 | 2024 | Jaipur |
| Sohail Tanvir | RR | 4/14 | 2008 | Jaipur |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | MI | 4/14 | 2021 | Sharjah |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 4/20 | 2020 | Abu Dhabi |
| Munaf Patel | MI | 4/28 | 2012 | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
- Sandeep Sharma (5/18, 2024): This is the only five-wicket haul in the history of this rivalry. Sandeep provided a masterclass in “old-school” swing and seam. He struck early by removing Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, then returned at the death to take three more wickets (including Tilak Varma), effectively breaking the back of MI’s innings.
- Sohail Tanvir (4/14, 2008): In the inaugural season, Tanvir’s unique “wrong-foot” delivery and left-arm angle were a mystery to MI. His 4/14 helped bundle MI out for 94, setting the tone for the Royals’ eventual title-winning campaign.
- Nathan Coulter-Nile (4/14, 2021): Often overlooked, this was a clinical performance in the UAE leg. On a sluggish Sharjah pitch, Coulter-Nile used his pace and bounce to stifle the RR batters, leading to RR being restricted to just 90/9 their lowest score in this rivalry.
- Jasprit Bumrah (4/20, 2020): While Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker in this rivalry (with 19 wickets as of 2026), his 4/20 in 2020 is his standout single-match performance. He dismantled the RR top and middle order, including the prized wicket of Steve Smith, in a dominant 57-run victory for MI.
The Jaipur Factor: RR’s Fortress
No discussion of this rivalry is complete without addressing RR’s extraordinary home dominance at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Between 2013 and 2024, MI didn’t win a single match in Jaipur against RR. That’s 5 consecutive defeats spanning over a decade. The Jaipur crowd, the pitch conditions, and RR’s familiarity with the venue combined to create an impenetrable home advantage.
MI’s 100-run win in May 2025 finally shattered that record. Hardik Pandya reportedly told his team at the timeout to “finish them,” and his bowlers delivered. RR were bowled out for 117, their lowest IPL score at Jaipur against MI. It was a statement that echoed across the entire tournament.
However, RR still lead 6–3 overall at the venue. One win doesn’t erase 13 years of dominance. The Jaipur factor remains real.
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Conclusion: RR vs MI Rivalry is Close And MI Holds 16-14 Lead Over RR
Six IPL trophies between them. Thirteen years of Jaipur dominance. A 100-run demolition that ended the drought. Bumrah vs Jaiswal. Samson’s 640 runs. Sandeep Sharma’s five-for. And Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old who scored a century for RR just days before MI came and dismantled everything. This rivalry keeps reinventing itself season after season.
With RR starting IPL 2026 at 2–0 under Riyan Parag’s captaincy and MI at 1–1 under Hardik Pandya, the April 7 meeting at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium is the next chapter.
RR have Ravindra Jadeja and Jofra Archer in their ranks. MI have Bumrah, Boult, and Rohit Sharma still hungry for another title. The gap of 2 wins separating 31 matches tells you everything: in this rivalry, nothing is ever settled.
