MI Breaks Jaipur Curse with a Record-Breaking Show
Mumbai Indians (MI) had a project in Jaipur. They hadn’t won at this venue since 2012. That streak ended in fashion as they overwhelmed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a whopping one hundred runs. This win wasn’t just a victory, an answer to those who mocked them. MI not just gave the joint-highest IPL total on the floor but also moved to the top of the IPL 2025 points table. RR, alternatively, has been formally knocked out of the playoff race.
Top-Order Tornado: Rickelton-Rohit Wreck RR’s Plans
The first three overs of the MI innings have been enormously quiet. Only 16 runs were gathered, and Rohit Sharma narrowly escaped an LBW choice, thanks to a well-timed DRS review. That close name flipped a transfer. The next 3 overs went for 42 runs as Rohit took control.
Rohit showed pure elegance. He discovered Archer’s plan, attacked the stumps with fielders on the leg side. So he moved to the leg and carved boundaries through the offside. It wasn’t simply timing; it became tactical brilliance. Rohit brought up his 6000th run for MI and did it in traditional Hitman style.
At the opposite end, Ryan Rickelton turned into no mood to slow down. RR tried cramping him with tight traces, however, he responded with fierce, quick-arm pulls. When the bowlers dug in with slower deliveries, he held his shape and released them over the leg-side boundary. An astonishing 34 of his first 51 runs got here on the leg facet in just 9 balls. That’s no longer simply strength, that’s precision.
Destruction Mode: SKY-Hardik Duo Shreds RR Attack
Once the openers were brushed off, MI had 8.1 overs left, plenty of time for Suryakumar Yadav to move berserk. And that’s precisely what he did. He attacked six of the seven primary balls he faced. The handiest ball he didn’t attack was too huge even for him. That’s how competitive his attitude turned into.
SKY was in complete waltz, smashing an unbeaten forty-eight. His eleventh consecutive 25+ score inside the IPL, a brand new record!
A standout second came whilst he despatched Archer’s attempted yorker for 4, whilst he fell on the pitch, bat flying. It was simply amazing to watch. It became a vintage SKY. Hardik Pandya became similarly ruthless. He performed deep within the crease and punished something that wasn’t a perfect yorker. He took Farooqi aside with three fours and a six in a single over. His partnership with SKY yielded ninety-four runs in only 44 balls. For the first time in IPL history, 4 MI batters scored 40-plus in the same innings. That’s a report. That’s domination.
Rajasthan’s Chase? Crashed Before Takeoff
The one player everyone was looking for? 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The boy surprised who smashed a 35-ball ton earlier in the season. But cricket, being the unpredictable one, had different plans. Vaibhav went for a duck on his very first massive shot. The Jaipur crowd was shocked. The MI dugout erupted. It wasn’t simply any wicket, it was the exact wicket they needed. From that point on, RR’s innings never recovered. Boult, who got hit for a six early on, bounced back with revel in and ability.
Bumrah’s Bouncers Seal the Deal
Jasprit Bumrah turned into something else. He peppered Riyan Parag with bouncers and gave him no room to breathe. Parag attempted pulling one, but should simply manage a top aspect. Even earlier than it landed, he seemed defeated. That’s the sort of pressure Bumrah builds.
Incredibly, Bumrah bowled nine short balls and conceded one run. He turned into beast mode. MI’s bowling in the powerplay became devastating. For the 3rd time this season, they picked up four or more wickets inside the first six overs.
RR had been 47 for five on the end of the powerplay. Hardik’s mid-innings huddle speech became easy: “Finish them.” The bowlers obliged. RR were bowled out for 117 in just 16.1 overs. Jofra Archer was their top scorer with just 30. Their first-class partnership? An ultimate-wicket stand. That says it all.
Rickelton Takes Player of the Match
With a blazing 61 that set the tone for MI’s innings, Ryan Rickelton changed into the rightly named Player of the Match. His knock turned into a great blend of aggression and smart shot choice. RR tried everything to stop him, but nothing was of help.
Bottom Line: Mumbai’s Statement Win Shakes Up IPL 2025
Mumbai Indians weren’t simply playing to win, they have been playing to dominate. With every department showing excellence, this MI team seems like a name contender. Rickelton’s brilliance, Rohit’s beauty, SKY’s fireworks, and Hardik’s entirety had been too warm for Rajasthan to deal with.
RR’s hopes have crashed, while MI’s title dream marches on. With performances like those, who can prevent them?
“Top of the Table, Kings of the Game – That’s MI!”
