IPL 2026 MI vs RR: Pitch report, highest score, Wankhede Stadium stats

The league stage of IPL 2026 is entering its final phase, with Mumbai Indians set to host Rajasthan Royals in Match 69 at the Wankhede Stadium on May 24 in a contest carrying very different implications for both teams.  MI skipper Hardik Pandya has won the toss and elected to field first on the day.

 

Mumbai Indians will look to salvage some pride and end an underwhelming campaign on a positive note in front of their home crowd. The five-time champions have struggled for consistency throughout the season and are already out of playoff contention, with a ninth-place finish currently the best they can achieve. Hardik Pandya’s side come into this fixture after a disappointing four-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous match.

 

 

Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, have far more at stake heading into this encounter. The inaugural IPL winners still hold their playoff fate in their own hands and know that a victory over MI would officially seal their place in the top four and confirm qualification for the knockout stage.

 

RR will also draw confidence from their earlier clash against Mumbai this season, where they secured a convincing 27-run victory in a rain-affected match played in Guwahati earlier in the tournament.

 

Wankhede Stadium: Pitch report for MI vs RR, IPL 2026

 

The Wankhede Stadium has long been regarded as one of India’s premier batting venues, consistently producing high-scoring encounters. While batters usually dominate on this surface, bowlers still find opportunities to make an impact, especially early in the innings. Fast bowlers can generate swing with the new ball due to the coastal conditions and the stadium’s proximity to the Arabian Sea. 

 

During IPL 2026, the venue has witnessed plenty of run-fests, with the average first-innings score standing at an impressive 222. One of the standout games this season saw Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chase down a massive target of 244, underlining the batting-friendly nature of the surface.

 

IPL 2026: MI win/loss record at Wankhede Stadium

 

Mumbai Indians have traditionally enjoyed a strong record at the Wankhede Stadium over the years. The five-time IPL champions have registered 54 wins in 94 matches, losing out 37 times with one game ending in a tie.

 

IPL 2026: RR win/loss record at Wankhede Stadium

 

Rajasthan Royals have played 11 matches at the Wankhede Stadium in previous IPL seasons. RR have won just 5 of them and suffered defeats on the other 6 occasions.

 

IPL 2026: MI vs RR head-to-head at Wankhede Stadium

 

Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other 11 times at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL history, with both teams really close in terms of head to head stats here. 

MI vs RR H2H at Wankhede Stadium
Season	Winner	Margin	Date
IPL 2024	Rajasthan Royals	6 wickets	April 1, 2024
IPL 2023	Mumbai Indians	6 wickets	April 30, 2023
IPL 2022	Rajasthan Royals	6 wickets	May 7, 2022
IPL 2021	Rajasthan Royals	6 wickets	April 24, 2021
IPL 2019	Rajasthan Royals	4 wickets	April 13, 2019
IPL 2018	Rajasthan Royals	7 wickets	May 13, 2018
IPL 2015	Mumbai Indians	8 runs	May 1, 2015
IPL 2014	Mumbai Indians	5 wickets	May 25, 2014
IPL 2013	Mumbai Indians	14 runs	May 15, 2013
IPL 2012	Mumbai Indians	27 runs	April 11, 2012
IPL 2011	Rajasthan Royals	10 wickets	May 20, 2011

 

What happened in the last IPL match at Wankhede Stadium?

 

The last IPL game played at the Wankhede Stadium saw Mumbai Indians play Lucknow Super Giants. The hosts eventually won the game at home by 6 wickets on the night.

 

Wankhede Stadium: Key stats 

Wankhede Stadium key T20 stats
Statistic	Record
Total Matches	152
Matches Won Batting First	69
Matches Won Bowling First	82
Average 1st Innings Score	173
Average 2nd Innings Score	161
Highest Total Recorded	254/6 by West Indies cricket team vs Zimbabwe national cricket team
Lowest Total Recorded	67/10 by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians
Highest Successful Chase	249/4 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
Lowest Score Defended	135/6 by Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indian