MI vs RR Highlights: On Thursday, Mumbai Indians star Jasprit Bumrah surpassed seasoned spinner Amit Mishra to become the seventh-highest wicket-taker in IPL history. Following the Mumbai Indians’ victory against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, which propelled them to the top of the points standings, Bumrah celebrated his accomplishment.

MI’s leading wicket-taker, Bumrah, now holds sixth place in the all-time IPL rankings after taking 176 wickets in 140 games at an average of 22.21, an economy rate of 7.28, and best figures of 5/10. Two five-wicket hauls have been recorded by him. He has now surpassed Amit Mishra, who averaged 23.82 and claimed 174 wickets in 162 games.

The Economical Outburst of Bumrah Against the Rajasthan Royals

Bumrah had a significant stretch of 2/15 in four overs throughout the match. By taking two vital wickets of RR captain Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer in his over during the powerplay, he provided two other pacers, Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar, with much-needed respite. Even though this was the only over he bowled during the powerplay period, RR lost half of their side as a result of his crushing them beneath its weight.

Yuzvendra Chahal, who presently plays for Punjab Kings (PBKS), is the IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker with 218 wickets in 170 games at an average of 22.36, an economy rate of 7.91, and best statistics of 5/40.

Following his injury recovery, Bumrah has produced strong results in the first seven IPL 2025 games, taking 11 wickets at an average of 17.72, an economy rate of 6.96, and top figures of 4/22.

When the game started, RR decided to field first and placed MI in the bowling position. Soon after, openers Rohit Sharma (53 in 36 balls, with nine fours) and Ryan Rickelton (61 in 38 balls, with seven fours and three sixes) unleashed an attack that lasted 116 runs, making the Men in Pink rue their choice. Following the dismissal of both openers, MI reached 217/2 in 20 overs thanks to a 94-run partnership between captain Hardik Pandya (48* in 23 balls, with six fours and a six) and Suryakumar Yadav (48* in 23 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes). Captain Riyan and Maheesh Theekshana both claimed a wicket.

Right from the powerplay, RR seemed powerless against a top-tier MI onslaught throughout the run chase, falling to 47/5. Jofra Archer, who struck 30 runs in 27 balls with two fours and two sixes, was the highest scorer as RR lost by 100 runs after being bowled out for 117 in 16.1 overs.

The best bowlers for MI were Trent Boult (3/28) and Karn Sharma (3/23); Jasprit Bumrah also put in a demanding four-over performance of 2/15. Hardik, the captain, also took a wicket.

The ‘Player of the Match’ title went to Rickelton.

With seven victories and four defeats, MI leads the standings with 14 points. With three wins, eight defeats, and six points, RR is in ninth place and out of the postseason picture.