Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag made a significant revelation following his team's 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians, which secured their spot in the IPL playoffs. Parag attributed the win to a series of instinctive decisions, highlighting his tactical choices, including promoting Jofra Archer up the batting order. Archer responded with a quickfire 32 runs off 15 balls and took three wickets for 17 runs, playing a crucial role in the match. Despite admitting he was not fully fit, Parag expressed confidence in his ability to compete in the playoffs, stating, 'I was definitely not fit, I wasn't supposed to play today or the next game.' RR's Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara, commended the team's bowlers for their performance under pressure and explained the rationale behind Archer's promotion, emphasizing the need for risk-taking. Archer himself acknowledged the importance of disciplined pace bowling, stating, 'There's more margin for error with pace on.' This victory not only reflects RR's strategic depth but also sets the stage for an exciting playoff run.