In the 14th match of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians faced off against Rajasthan Royals at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Monday, April 1. The game began with Mumbai Indians batting first but they struggled to put up a good score, managing only 125 runs.
However, the match took an unexpected turn when a fan breached security and ran towards the Mumbai Indians’ players during the second innings. This incident, where the fan startled former captain Rohit Sharma, garnered a lot of attention on social media platforms, with the video clip being widely shared.
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Talking about Mumbai Indians’ batting performance, it was quite disappointing. Their top scorer was Hardik Pandya, who could only manage to score 34 runs. The team relied heavily on him as others couldn’t contribute much. The bowling attack of Rajasthan Royals, especially Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal, proved to be quite effective. Both of them took three wickets each, while Nandre Burger took two and Avesh Khan grabbed one wicket.
When Rajasthan Royals came out to chase the target, they faced a shaky start as their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler were dismissed cheaply for 10 and 13 runs, respectively. Even their captain, Sanju Samson, couldn’t make a significant contribution, scoring only 12 runs off 10 balls. However, Riyan Parag’s unbeaten knock of 54 runs played a crucial role in steering his team towards victory.
Rajasthan Royals won the match against MI
Ultimately, Rajasthan Royals managed to chase down the target of 126 runs with relative ease, winning the match by six wickets. This victory marked their third consecutive win in the IPL 2024 season, while Mumbai Indians suffered their third loss.
It was a forgettable match for Mumbai Indians, as they struggled both with the bat and the ball. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals displayed a commendable performance, especially with their bowling attack and Riyan Parag’s match-winning innings. The incident involving the fan added an unexpected twist to the game, but in the end, it was Rajasthan Royals who emerged victorious.
