Mumbai, May 24 -- Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 30 runs at the Wankhede Stadium here to become the fourth and last team to qualify for the playoffs of IPL 2026.

It was a strong display by Jofra Archer with both bat and ball. He first made a quick 15-ball 32 to take his side past the 200-run mark and then dismantled the MI batting order with his pace bowling. He took three wickets while conceding only 17 runs.

RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara praised his bowlers for successfully defending a 205-run total.

"During the last timeout, it was just about sticking to plans and holding your nerve. When you go to the back end, it's all about who responds better under pressure. All the bowlers did a brilliant job. And on the...