Mumbai Indians opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Rajasthan Royals in their final Indian Premier League group-stage match on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium.
The team notably left out star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah from the playing lineup.
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According to Sportstar, Bumrah finished his IPL 2026 campaign with four wickets in 13 matches, averaging 102.5 with an economy rate of 8.37.
The pace spearhead was also omitted from the national team squad for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan to manage his workload.
Deepak Chahar replaced Bumrah in the starting lineup and made an early impact by dismissing Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for a low score.
The match is a must-win for Rajasthan Royals to secure a playoff spot, while Mumbai Indians, already eliminated, aim to end their season on a positive note.
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During the middle overs, Corbin Bosch bowled a yorker to dismiss Dhruv Jurel for 38 off 26 balls after Jurel accelerated following the run-out of Dasun Shanaka for 29 off 15 deliveries.
"We will bowl first. It looks like a good track and it tends to get better in the evening.
It's a very special day.
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We just want to play our best and make them enjoy their time," said Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya.
