In IPL 2024’s Match 14, Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets.
In Match 14 of the Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) on Monday, April 1 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets, extending their winning streak in the competition. MI could only manage 125/9 in 20 overs after being allowed to bat first, with skipper Hardik Pandya leading the way with a knock of 34 (21).
In response, Rajasthan reached the mark in 15.3 overs thanks to yet another masterful performance from Riyan Parag, whose half-century kept them afloat during the chase. As a result, MI is now mired at the bottom of the points table following three straight losses, while RR surged to the top with six points from three games.
Let’s examine some of the game’s highlights:
1. Trent Boult eliminates MI’s starting lineup
The left-arm seamer picked up a handful of wickets early up, carrying on his tradition of bringing the opposition to their knees in the first over itself. Rohit Sharma was dismissed by Boult for a golden duck as he edged a ball straight to the wicketkeeper. Following 2.2 overs, he removed Dewald Brevis and Naman Dhir as well, leaving MI reeling at 14/3. His statistics in four overs were 3/22 as a consequence.
2. Aakash Madhwal’s twin strikes kept MI in the match.
Madhwal dazzled everyone in his debut season and did so again in the opening match of the 2024 edition, utilizing his triple strikes to keep MI’s hopes alive. Sanju Samson (12 off 10), Jos Buttler (13 off 16), and Ravichandran Ashwin (16 off 16) were all valuable scalps for the right-arm seamer. Despite finishing with figures of 3/20 in four overs, the 30-year-old was unable to save his team from losing.
3. Riyan Parag keeps up his incredible streak
The 22-year-old has been in excellent form this season, scoring a scorching 54* (39) with five fours and three sixes. In order to lead his squad over the finish line in 15.3 overs, Parag took his time early and then turned on his beast mode. With 181 runs from three innings at an average of 181 at an average of 160.17 at an average of 181, he also became the season’s co-highest run scorer.
See some further highlights from Rajasthan’s season-opening victory:
