Rajasthan Royals Set 151-Run Target for Mumbai Indians in Rain-Shortened IPL 2026 Match The IPL 2026 encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Guwahati was disrupted by heavy rain, leading to a shortened 11-over game. Rajasthan Royals, batting first, posted a formidable total of 150 runs, setting a challenging target for Mumbai Indians. The match highlighted the impact of weather on limited-overs cricket and showcased explosive batting from key players. Rajasthan’s innings was anchored by Yashasvi Jaaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who delivered a scintillating performance. Jaaiswal, in particular, dominated the innings, scoring an unbeaten 77 off 32 balls, while Suryavanshi smashed 39 off 14 deliveries, including five sixes and a boundary. Their partnership proved crucial as Rajasthan built a strong foundation despite early setbacks. The rain delay, which began before the match, forced organizers to reduce the overs from the original 20 to 11 per side. This adjustment also shortened the powerplay to 3.2 overs, altering the dynamics of the game. Mumbai Indians, batting second, faced a daunting task of chasing 151 runs in 11 overs. Despite the challenges, the hosts’ bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, managed to contain the scoring, but the target remained elusive. Jaaiswal’s innings was marked by aggressive strokeplay, with a mix of boundaries and sixes. He opened the innings with a blistering start, hitting the first three balls for a boundary, a six, and another boundary. His resilience was evident even when the team lost early wickets, as he kept the scoreboard ticking. Suryavanshi’s innings was a masterclass in power hitting, with his five sixes against Bumrah’s bowling, including a stunning six off the first ball of the innings.#guwahati #rajasthan_royals #vaibhav_suryavanshi #mumbai_indians #yashasvi_jaaiswal
