Jaipur, May 1 -- A vintage half-century from Rohit Sharma and an explosive knock by Ryan Rickelton laid the foundation before a ferocious unbeaten stand between Suryakumar Yadav and skipper Hardik Pandya propelled Mumbai Indians to a commanding 217 for 2 against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2025 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Thursday.
Put in to bat after RR skipper Riyan Parag won the toss, the Mumbai openers put up a clinical display, adding 116 for the first wicket. Rickelton, in just his second match this season, was the aggressor early on, peppering the off-side with precision and clearing the ropes with ease. His 61 off 38 balls featured 7 fours and 3 sixes, including a muscular pull off Jofra Archer and a clean loft ov...