Mumbai Indians (MI) host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 69 of IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday, May 24, 2026. This is an afternoon match starting at 3:30 PM IST (toss at 3:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
This is MI’s penultimate league-stage match and one of the final few fixtures of IPL 2026’s league stage. MI are eliminated and playing out the season. RR’s playoff fate depends on results elsewhere, but a win tonight keeps their outside chance alive. RR won their last match against LSG, chasing 221 with 5 balls to spare (225/3), which was a statement performance.
An afternoon match at Wankhede means no dew. The pitch will play true throughout. Batting remains easy, but without dew assistance in the second innings, bowlers have a better chance. This changes the tactical equation from the typical Wankhede evening formula.
MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match 69: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | MI vs RR, IPL 2026 Match 69 |
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST (Toss at 3:00 PM IST) – AFTERNOON MATCH |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada + HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch MI vs RR Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
Note: This is a Sunday afternoon match (3:30 PM IST). Charge your phone to 100% before leaving home. M-Ticket QR code is your only entry pass (power banks are banned). Churchgate Station (Western Line) is the nearest, a 10-minute walk. South Mumbai traffic on a Sunday IPL afternoon is unpredictable. Take the train.
MI vs RR Head-to-Head Record in IPL
MI hold a slight edge in this longstanding rivalry.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 32 |
| MI Wins | 16 |
| RR Wins | 15 |
| No Result | 1 |
MI vs RR: Probable Playing XIs
Here are Probable Playing XI of both Teams:
Mumbai Indians Probable XI
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Allah Ghazanfar, Deepak Chahar / Keshav Maharaj.
Rajasthan Royals Probable XI
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Donovan Ferreira, Ravi Singh / Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Brijesh Sharma / Adam Milne, Yash Punja, Ravi Bishnoi.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Jasprit Bumrah: The teenager with 400+ runs against India’s best fast bowler. Bumrah has 19+ wickets in this rivalry. This is the powerplay duel that defines MI vs RR in IPL 2026.
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs MI’s bowling: Jaiswal has both his IPL centuries against MI (from earlier seasons). At Wankhede on an afternoon surface with no dew, he has the time and conditions to play a long innings.
Jofra Archer vs Rohit Sharma: Archer’s express pace against Rohit’s pull shot. In an afternoon match where the ball comes on to the bat with true bounce, this is a classic pace vs timing battle.
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The Wankhede Stadium in Churchgate, South Mumbai) is one of the IPL’s most iconic venues. Capacity: approximately 33,000). Batting-friendly pitch with short boundaries) and a fast outfield). Expect high-scoring cricket.
Since this is an afternoon match (3:30 PM)), there is no dew). The pitch will play true throughout both innings. This slightly reduces the typical chasing advantage at Wankhede. Bowlers will have a better chance) in both innings compared to evening matches.
Weather: 32-35°C), hot and humid). No rain expected). Mumbai May humidity) will test players and spectators. Stay hydrated). Carry sunscreen.
MI vs RR Match 69 Prediction
RR are favourites) despite being the away team. They are playing for playoff survival), have the stronger batting lineup) (Sooryavanshi 400+, Jaiswal 306+), and won their last match chasing 221. MI’s motivation is limited to pride and avoiding the wooden spoon).
MI’s danger: Bumrah in the powerplay) is always a threat. SKY) on a flat Wankhede surface can single-handedly win matches. And no dew) in an afternoon match means MI’s bowlers get equal conditions in both innings) for the first time at this venue this season.
If RR’s middle order holds together) (unlike the DC collapse), they have the quality to win this. If the 161/2 to 193/8 pattern repeats), MI will pounce.
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Final Thoughts
MI vs RR at Wankhede is a Sunday afternoon cracker. Tune in at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday, May 24 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
MI’s penultimate match). Sooryavanshi’s 400+ runs vs Bumrah’s 19+ wickets in this rivalry).
Jaiswal’s two centuries against MI). No dew in an afternoon Wankhede) for the first time. And RR’s playoff hopes) hanging on every result. The league stage is winding down. Every match is a final now.
