The Wankhede Stadium will host its last match of the 2026 Indian Premier League when the Mumbai Indians (MI) play against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 69 on May 24.
Currently, MI sits ninth in the standings and cannot improve their position, regardless of the match result. They will aim to end their season with a victory at home for their fans.
For RR, a win would secure their place in the playoffs, where they would face Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Royals have 14 points from 13 matches and are currently in fourth place.
Earlier this season, MI and RR faced each other in Guwahati, where the Royals won by 27 runs in a rain-shortened game. RR scored 150 runs in 11 overs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal making an unbeaten 77. In response, MI scored only 123 runs, losing nine wickets.
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium is known for high-scoring matches, with an average first innings score of 222 in the 2026 IPL season. However, 244 runs were chased down successfully earlier in the tournament. While bowlers may find some help, batters generally dominate the games. The nearby Arabian Sea can assist fast bowlers in generating swing with the new ball.
IPL Stats and Records at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
| Matches Played |
131 |
| Matches Won Batting First |
58 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 72 |
| Matches With No Result | 0 |
| Matches Tied | 1 |
| Average First Innings Score | 173 |
| Highest Team Total | 249/4 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 243 |
MI vs RR: Strategies and Match-ups
As the IPL season wraps up, both MI and RR have strong teams, but their seasons have played out differently. The Royals boast a powerful batting lineup and effective new-ball bowlers. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jofra Archer have been key players throughout the season. In contrast, MI’s star-studded roster has not performed as expected. Jasprit Bumrah has an average of 102.50 with the ball, and Suryakumar Yadav’s average score is 17.50.
In their past 32 encounters in IPL history, MI leads with 16 wins to RR’s 15. However, RR has a slight edge in their last five meetings, with three victories to MI’s two.