The rivalry between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) has produced some of the most thrilling and memorable matches in IPL history. From the inaugural clash in 2008 to the emphatic 100-run win in 2025, this timeline highlights the defining moments that have shaped this closely contested fixture.
2008 – The Beginning
- May 7, 2008: The first-ever meeting between MI and RR took place at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. Mumbai Indians secured a comfortable 7-wicket win to set the tone for the rivalry .
- May 26, 2008: RR responded in their second encounter at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Sohail Tanvir starred with 4/14, guiding RR to a 5-wicket win .
2009 – Rain and Redemption
- 2009 (Durban): The first match in Durban was abandoned due to rain. In the replay, RR edged MI by 2 runs in a tight contest .
2010–2012 – MI’s Early Dominance
- 2010: MI won both encounters—by 4 runs in Mumbai and 37 runs in Jaipur .
- 2011: RR struck back with two commanding wins: a 7-wicket victory in Jaipur and a 10-wicket rout at Wankhede, powered by Shane Watson’s all-round brilliance (89* and 3/19) .
- 2012: MI regained upper hand with a 27-run win in Mumbai and a 10-wicket demolition in Jaipur .
2013–2015 – Swings and Highlights
- 2013: RR thrashed MI by 87 runs in Jaipur, but MI bounced back with wins in Mumbai and Kolkata .
- 2014: MI continued their dominance with wins in Ahmedabad (25 runs) and Mumbai (5 wickets) .
- 2015: RR claimed a 7-wicket win in Ahmedabad, but MI edged a close 8-run win in Mumbai .
2018–2019 – RR’s Resurgence
- 2018: RR won both matches—by 3 wickets in Jaipur and 7 wickets in Mumbai .
- 2019: RR continued their strong form with wins in both venues—4 wickets in Mumbai and 5 wickets in Jaipur .
2020–2021 – Neutral Venues and MI’s Edge
- 2020 (Abu Dhabi): MI dominated with a 57-run win, but RR responded with an 8-wicket chase in the second meeting .
- 2021 (UAE): MI delivered two strong performances—7-wicket win in Delhi and 8-wicket win in Sharjah .
2022 – Split Results
- 2022: RR won the first match in Mumbai by 23 runs, while MI took the second by 5 wickets .
2023 – High-Scoring Thriller
- April 30, 2023 (Wankhede): MI posted 218/5, led by Suryakumar Yadav’s 103* off 49 balls, only for RR’s Yashasvi Jaiswal to respond with a stunning 124* off 62 balls. MI held on to win by 6 runs .
2024 – RR’s Double Sweep
- April 1, 2024 (Mumbai): RR chased down 145 with ease, winning by 6 wickets .
- April 22, 2024 (Jaipur): Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 104 off 60 balls powered RR to a 6-wicket win .
2025 – MI’s Statement Victory
- May 1, 2025 (Jaipur): MI delivered a statement performance, posting 217/2 and bowling out RR for 117, sealing a massive 100-run win—their largest margin in the rivalry. Ryan Rickelton starred with 61, while Trent Boult and Karn Sharma took 3 wickets each .
Rivalry Overview & Records
- Total Matches: 31 (as of May 2025) .
- Head-to-Head: MI lead with 16 wins, RR have 14, and 1 match abandoned .
- RR’s Stronghold: In Jaipur, RR have won 6 of 9 matches, while MI have won 3 .
- MI’s Home Edge: At Wankhede, MI have a slight edge with 5 wins to RR’s 4 .
FAQ
Q: Who leads the head-to-head between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals?
A: As of May 2025, Mumbai Indians lead the rivalry with 16 wins, while Rajasthan Royals have 14, and one match was abandoned .
Q: What is the biggest win in the MI vs RR rivalry?
A: Mumbai Indians’ 100-run victory on May 1, 2025, in Jaipur is the largest margin in this fixture .
Q: What is the highest individual score in this rivalry?
A: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 124* off 62 balls for RR on April 30, 2023, at Wankhede is the highest individual score .
Q: Which venue favors Rajasthan Royals more in this rivalry?
A: Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur favors RR—they have won 6 of 9 matches there, while MI have won 3 .
Q: How did the 2024 season go between MI and RR?
A: Rajasthan Royals won both encounters in 2024—by 6 wickets in Mumbai (April 1) and 9 wickets in Jaipur (April 22) .
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