Mumbai’s flying start was jolted when Maheesh Theekshana broke the opening partnership in the 12th over. Rickelton, who had been aggressive up front, became the first wicket to fall. He tried to slog across the line but was beaten by Theekshana’s subtle deception. The ball was angled in from around the wicket and landed on a short length, just around middle and leg. But as it pitched, it straightened ever so slightly—just enough to sneak past Rickelton’s swinging blade and crash into leg stump. The century stand was broken, and Mumbai were 101 for 1. Soon after, Riyan Parag delivered another crucial blow by dismissing the Mumbai skipper. Rohit Sharma, looking to up the ante, fell into Parag’s trap in the 13th over. Parag flighted one full and a bit wide outside off. Rohit stepped out and tried to loft it cleanly over long-off but mistimed it. Jaiswal ran to his right and completed a safe catch, leaving Mumbai in sudden trouble. Watch the video here: Twist in the tale, courtesy #RR spinners 🪄The Royals roar back into the game with 2️⃣ quick wickets of #MI openers 💪Updates ▶ https://t.co/t4j49gXHDu#TATAIPL | #RRvMI | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/mFfDsADHEj — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 1, 2025 Read also: Rohit Sharma's Last-Second DRS Sparks Controversy in RRvsMI Rohit, Rickelton Lead Mumbai Carnage RR won the toss and sent Mumbai Indians to bat first, but the decision backfired as MI piled on a massive 217/2 in their 20 overs at a run rate of 10.85. Openers Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma gave Mumbai a blazing start with a 116-run stand. Rickelton smashed 61 off 38 balls, hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes before Theekshana bowled him in the 12th over. Rohit followed soon after, scoring 53 off 36, caught by Jaiswal off Riyan Parag. After the openers departed, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya unleashed carnage. Both remained unbeaten on 48 off just 23 deliveries, striking at an explosive rate of 208.69. The pair added an unbroken 94-run stand for the third wicket. Among the bowlers, Parag was the most economical with 1/12 in 2 overs. Theekshana also picked up a wicket but went for 47. The rest of the RR attack struggled, with Farooqi conceding 54 runs in his spell.