Mumbai Secures Big Win to Top IPL 2025 Points Table
Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, delivered a dominant all-round performance to beat Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs in the 50th match of IPL 2025. With this win, Mumbai Indians not only registered their 7th victory in 11 matches but also overtook Royal Challengers Bangalore to reach the top of the IPL 2025 points table. Their net run rate of +1.274 gave them the edge over RCB, who also have 14 points.
On the flip side, this heavy defeat saw Rajasthan Royals eliminated from IPL 2025. With only 3 wins in 11 matches, RR now joins Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the second team to exit the playoff race.
Playoff Battle Intensifies Among Top Teams
Current Top 4 Teams After RR vs MI Match
- Mumbai Indians – 11 Matches, 14 Points, +1.274
- Royal Challengers Bangalore – 10 Matches, 14 Points, +0.521
- Punjab Kings – 10 Matches, 13 Points, +0.199
- Gujarat Titans – 9 Matches, 12 Points, +0.748
Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders are still in contention, making the IPL 2025 playoff scenario incredibly thrilling. Despite the exit of RR and CSK, the race for the top-4 is still alive between 8 teams. Fans can check the updated IPL 2025 standings to follow the latest team positions.
Match Summary: MI vs RR – IPL 2025 Match 50
Mumbai’s Batting Masterclass
Batting first after losing the toss at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Mumbai Indians posted a massive 217/2 in 20 overs. Rohit Sharma smashed a fluent 53 off 36 balls, while Ryan Rickelton anchored the innings with a superb 61 in 38 deliveries. The explosive finish came from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, both unbeaten on 48 runs off 23 balls, forming a blazing 94-run partnership in just 44 balls.
RR’s Collapse Under Pressure
Chasing a daunting target, Rajasthan Royals’ batsmen collapsed for 117 runs in 16.1 overs. Despite a decent 30 from Jofra Archer, the team struggled against the lethal bowling attack. Trent Boult and Karn Sharma picked 3 wickets each, while Jasprit Bumrah added two more to dismantle the Royals’ batting lineup.
What’s Next in IPL 2025?
The battle for the playoffs continues as Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals push to stay in the top-4. With MI vs RR match 50 now behind us, attention shifts to upcoming fixtures that could reshape the IPL 2025 playoff race.
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