RR vs MI Match 13 Results

7:29 PM IST That's a wrap from Guwahati - It's been a long day, we know. But a highly entertaining and engaging one for sure. Rajasthan Royals are crowned at the top with three wins in as many games, with the Orange and Purple Cap belonging to them as well. For the Mumbai Indians, it's two defeats on the trot in away games, and they have a lot to think about and work on before their next assignment. Up next, action moves back to the national capital as the Delhi Capitals take on the Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. DC are yet to lose a game, and GT are searching for their first points. That should be a cracker of a game as well. It will be played on Wednesday, 8th April, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Let's hope the weather stays clear, and we get a full game of cricket there. Do join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, we sign off. Take care, cheers!

7:27 PM IST Here's the PURPLE CAP holder - RR's Ravi Bishnoi says he is really happy to wear the Purple Cap. He admits that it keeps rotating through the league stage. On what he is doing differently from the last season, Bishnoi replies that he has consciously worked on his lengths. On missing lengths while varying pace and adapting to conditions, he accepts that it happens. He says cricket has become a batter's game, with good pitches, heavier bats, all working against the bowlers. In that environment, he says, varying lengths and pace is the only way to put batters under pressure, even if just occasionally. He adds that the team chemistry under Riyan Parag has been excellent. Adds that being in the same age group helps them understand each other naturally. Signs off on a confident note, saying everything has gone well so far and that execution, whether as a bowler or a batter, is what makes the game feel easier on certain days.

7:25 PM IST Rutherford's counterattack, all in vain - With wickets falling like nine-pins, MI threw the last roll on the dice by bringing in Sherfane Rutherford as the Impact sub. Rutherford did launch a strong counterattack, smashing a breezy 25 off just 8 balls, but with him and Dhir falling at the most inopportune time, MI just surrendered in the end. The bowlers of Rajasthan Royals hunted in a pack, with Burger, Sandeep, and the impact sub, Bishnoi, picking up two apiece and crashing MI's party in style.

7:24 PM IST Proud of the team - The victorious captain of the Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag says he could not have asked for more from the boys. He praises the way the team has shown up and hopes they can continue performing like this. Parag says he has always believed they are a strong side with a solid Indian core. Shares that the message to Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger has been to go out there and bowl as fast as possible. Riyan opines that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal are among the best going around right now. Adds that they have age on their side. He states that Vaibhav is not a one-dimensional slogger, while Jaiswal has been doing it consistently for years.

7:22 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal receives the award for his blazing 77 off 32 balls. Reflecting on his knock, Jaiswal says he had a clear plan going into the Powerplay. Details that with only three overs to work with, his mind was already racing through which bowler he could target and go after. He admits that it is absolutely not easy, but says he backs himself to find a way. He talks about constantly trying to play different shots and read the situation as it unfolds.

7:19 PM IST The sun will rise again tomorrow - The captain of the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya, admits they did not execute well in the Powerplay. He says the bowlers need to take responsibility and that the performance was not up to the mark, while also giving credit to RR for batting well. Hardik mentions that he would not put this down to the batting. Reckons that in T20 cricket, it often comes down to getting a couple of balls right with the ball. Further says that the margin of 27 runs could have been bridged with five better deliveries, which might have meant five fewer sixes. HP admits that the RR openers took the game away early, leaving them to play catch-up from there. The MI skipper says it is fascinating to watch Vaibhav Sooryavanshi bat and wishes him good luck. Pandya says it is about learning from the mistakes. He adds that tomorrow is a new day, and the focus will be on preparing well for the next game.