As per the updated itinerary, the league stage will now conclude on May 27, with the grand finale slated for June 3.

Franchises have been informed that teams with a single home game left—like CSK and SRH—will play them in Delhi. Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is an exception due to its central location and logistical convenience, with broadcast equipment already stationed there.

Prior to the match, players from both CSK and KKR, along with BCCI officials, paid tribute to the Indian armed forces. The national anthem was played as players lined up on the boundary line in a show of respect for Operation Sindhoor and the military personnel involved.

MI captain Hardik Pandya showed great all-rounder ability by taking Shubham Dubey’s wicket in his sole over. While Rajasthan Royals lost to Mumbai Indians on Thursday, it won against MI in 5 matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

RR team manager Romi Bhinder shared insights into Sooryavanshi’s recent interactions with the two iconic players. Reflecting on a match earlier this season against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati, Bhinder recalled a memorable exchange between Dhoni and the rising star.

The Royals' troubles extended beyond just their batting. Their fielding has also let them down throughout the season. On Thursday, two dropped catches — those of Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal — proved to be major turning points in the match.

In a conversation with News18 Rajasthan, Bihani referenced RR’s tainted history, including the 2013 spot-fixing scandal and team owner Raj Kundra’s involvement in betting, which led to the team’s suspension in 2016 and 2017.

RR skipper Sanju Samson, the franchise's most successful captain, is battling a rib injury sustained during his 31-run knock against DC and is in a race to be fit for this crucial fixture.

RR managed just 11 runs in the Super Over, with both Parag and Jaiswal getting run out. Delhi chased it down with ease, intensifying criticism from fans over the decision to exclude the in-form duo of Rana and Jaiswal.

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson admitted his side faltered tactically, conceding extra runs and losing wickets at crucial stages. “We strayed from our bowling plans, and losing wickets in key moments cost us the game,” he reflected.