In a thrilling Indian Premier League encounter in Jaipur, table-toppers Rajasthan Royals secured a convincing nine-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. Sandeep Sharma’s remarkable five-wicket haul restricted Mumbai Indians to 179/9, despite Tilak Varma’s resilient 65 and Nehal Wadehera’s explosive 49.
After a rain delay, Rajasthan Royals chased down the target of 180 with ease, thanks to opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s outstanding century, scoring 104 off just 60 balls. Jaiswal’s stellar performance guided RR to victory with eight balls to spare.
The match witnessed early setbacks for Mumbai Indians as Trent Boult dismissed Rohit Sharma for a mere 6 runs in the first over. Sandeep Sharma’s relentless bowling further dented MI’s batting line-up, claiming crucial wickets including Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, reducing MI to 20/3.
However, Tilak Varma’s resilience and Nehal Wadehera’s aggressive batting provided some hope for MI, as they stitched a crucial partnership of 99 runs for the fifth wicket. Despite their efforts, Sandeep Sharma’s sensational return to the attack resulted in three more wickets, completing his five-wicket haul and limiting MI to a manageable total.
Ultimately, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s magnificent century ensured Rajasthan Royals’ dominance in the match, securing a convincing victory over Mumbai Indians.