IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Make History with 100-Run Triumph Over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur
In a breathtaking display of cricketing prowess, Mumbai Indians (MI) clinched a monumental 100-run victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday. This triumph marks a historic milestone for MI, as it is their first win at RR’s fortress in 13 years, ending a streak of five consecutive losses at this venue.
Under the dynamic leadership of captain Hardik Pandya, MI delivered a masterclass in both batting and bowling. Pandya himself played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 48 off 23 balls, propelling MI to a formidable total of 217/2 in their 20 overs. The top-order, featuring explosive contributions from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, laid a solid foundation, while Pandya’s late blitz ensured a daunting target for RR.
On the bowling front, MI’s attack was unrelenting. Trent Boult and Karn Sharma were the wreckers-in-chief, each claiming three wickets to dismantle RR’s batting lineup. The hosts were bundled out for a mere 117 runs in just 16.1 overs, with Pandya adding to the carnage by dismissing Shubham Dubey in his solitary over. This clinical performance underscored MI’s dominance and their resurgence in the IPL 2025 campaign.
Reflecting on the victory, Pandya emphasized the team’s focus on simplicity and discipline. “Everyone is very clear, and we are going back to simple cricket. It’s working for us, and hopefully, it continues. We want to stay humble and disciplined. We could have got another 15 runs, but we played percentage shots. The way Rohit, Suryakumar, and I batted was proper batsmanship,” he said during the post-match presentation.
RR skipper Riyan Parag graciously acknowledged MI’s superiority on the night. “We have to give credit to the way MI played. They batted deep, maintained a 10 runs per over consistency, and accelerated brilliantly at the end. For us, it just wasn’t our day,” Parag admitted, highlighting the gulf in performance between the two sides.
This win holds special significance as it is only the third time an MI captain has led the team to victory at Jaipur. Previously, Sachin Tendulkar in 2010 and Harbhajan Singh in 2012 achieved this feat. While MI had beaten RR away from Jaipur in 2014 at Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad) and in 2022 at DY Patil Stadium (Mumbai), the Sawai Mansingh Stadium had remained a fortress for RR until this emphatic defeat.
With this victory, MI extends their winning streak to six matches in the ongoing tournament. After a shaky start with four losses in their first five games, MI has roared back to claim the top spot on the points table, showcasing their title-contending credentials. As the IPL 2025 season progresses, all eyes will be on whether Pandya and his brigade can maintain this momentum and reclaim the coveted trophy.
In the end, this match was a testament to Mumbai Indians’ resilience, teamwork, and sheer brilliance. For the fans at Jaipur and millions watching worldwide, it was a night to remember—a night when history was rewritten, and MI reaffirmed their status as IPL giants.