[WATCH] Deepak Chahar Dismisses In-Form Vaibhav Suryavanshi For 4 in MI vs RR Clash During IPL 2026

Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Deepak Chahar claimed the crucial wicket of Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi during the IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, May 24. The right-arm seamer removed the youngster for just four runs off six deliveries, with RR losing both openers within the span of three balls.

The breakthrough came in the fourth over of the innings when Chahar delivered a length ball that shaped away after pitching. Suryavanshi failed to judge the movement and attempted to play through the line, only to mistime the shot towards backward point, where Naman Dhir completed a fine running catch.

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Despite the early dismissal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi enjoyed an outstanding IPL 2026 league stage, scoring 583 runs in 14 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 233.20, including one century and three half-centuries. Meanwhile, Deepak Chahar delivered with the ball for Mumbai Indians after coming into the playing XI in place of the rested Jasprit Bumrah.

RR Lose Three Wickets Inside Powerplay in Crucial IPL 2026 Clash Against MI

A disciplined bowling effort from Mumbai Indians (MI) saw them remove three Rajasthan Royals (RR) batters inside the powerplay after skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to field first in the IPL 2026 clash. Alongside Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks and AM Ghazanfar also struck, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal (27 off 17) and captain Riyan Parag (14 off 8), respectively.

At the time of writing, RR were placed at 67/3 in 7.3 overs, with Dhruv Jurel and Dasun Shanaka at the crease. With 14 points from 13 matches, the Royals need a victory to keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. A defeat could open the door for Punjab Kings (PBKS) or Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to make the top four, depending on net run rate if the teams finish level on 15 points.

Meanwhile, MI will aim to end their season on a positive note. The five-time champions have registered four wins from 13 matches this season. Along with Mumbai, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Delhi Capitals (DC) have also bowed out of the playoff race.

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