In a disappointing match for the Mumbai Indians (MI), captain Hardik Pandya highlighted key factors that led to their 30-run loss against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MI struggled early, losing four wickets for just 49 runs in the powerplay, which set a challenging tone for the chase. Pandya acknowledged that while the target of 206 runs was achievable, the team's performance faltered due to early dismissals. He pointed out that MI's bowlers allowed 73 runs in the last five overs, which he believed was pivotal in costing them the game. Despite a commendable effort from Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a half-century, and Pandya himself contributing 34 runs, MI's innings ended at 175/9. This loss leaves MI in ninth place with only eight points from four wins, while RR solidified their playoff position with this victory, moving to 16 points. Archer's standout performance with the ball, taking 3/17, was crucial in dismantling MI's batting lineup.