Mumbai Indians Claim IPL Summit, Eliminate Rajasthan Royals

The Mumbai Indians broke their long-standing winless streak in Jaipur by thrashing the Rajasthan Royals with a commanding 100-run victory, climbing to the top of the IPL table and knocking Rajasthan out of playoff contention. MI openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton set a strong foundation with half-centuries and a century partnership, leading to a formidable total of 217/2, the joint-highest IPL score at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya added rapid-fire 48s, while Yadav set an IPL record with his 11th consecutive score of 25 or more. Rajasthan's chase faltered early, with wickets tumbling at regular intervals and only Jofra Archer offering resistance with a top score of 30. Mumbai's bowlers, including Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah, delivered a disciplined performance to dismiss Rajasthan for 117. This sixth consecutive win marked a turning point for Mumbai, highlighting their resurgent form in the tournament.