Rahul Tewatia is known as one of the most impactful finishers in the Indian Premier League. His ability to score quick runs in the death overs and deliver under pressure has made him a key player for Gujarat Titans.
Against Mumbai Indians (MI), Tewatia has played several short but crucial innings. While his overall numbers may not look very big, his finishing ability and strike rate in pressure situations make him very dangerous.
This article covers Rahul Tewatia’s batting and bowling record against MI along with his match-by-match performances.
Rahul Tewatia Overall T20 Record vs MI (Batting)
Rahul Tewatia has contributed mainly as a finisher against Mumbai Indians.
Overall Performance Overview
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings | 10 |
| Runs | 112 |
| Balls Faced | 86 |
| Batting Average | 18.67 |
| Strike Rate | 130.23 |
| Highest Score | 22 (15) |
| 50s | 0 |
| 100s | 0 |
Key Insights
- Tewatia has scored 112 runs in 10 innings against MI
- His strike rate of 130.23 reflects finishing ability
- Most of his runs come in death overs situations
- He has played several not-out innings
These numbers show his role is more about impact rather than big scores.
Rahul Tewatia IPL Batting Innings vs MI
Here is a match-by-match breakdown of Rahul Tewatia’s batting performances against Mumbai Indians.
| Score | Opposition | Venue | Date | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16* (11) | MI | New Chandigarh | 30 May 2025 | 145.4 | 1 | 1 |
| 11* (8) | MI | Mumbai | 06 May 2025 | 137.5 | 1 | 0 |
| 11* (3) | MI | Ahmedabad | 19 Apr 2025 | 366.6 | 1 | 1 |
| 24* (12) | MI | Ahmedabad | 09 Apr 2025 | 200.0 | 2 | 2 |
| 22 (15) | MI | Ahmedabad | 24 Mar 2024 | 146.6 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 (13) | MI | Mumbai | 12 May 2023 | 107.6 | 1 | 0 |
| 20* (5) | MI | Ahmedabad | 25 Apr 2023 | 400.0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 (4) | MI | Mumbai | 06 May 2022 | 75.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 (20) | MI | Sharjah | 05 Oct 2021 | 60.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 (6) | MI | Abu Dhabi | 06 Oct 2020 | 83.3 | 1 | 0 |
| 9* (4) | MI | Mumbai | 24 Mar 2019 | 225.0 | 0 | 1 |
Best Batting Performance vs MI
Rahul Tewatia’s best innings against Mumbai Indians came in Ahmedabad on 24 March 2024, where he scored 22 runs from 15 balls.
Highlights of that innings
- Strike rate of 146.6
- Played a key finishing role
- Helped accelerate scoring in final overs
Other Notable Innings vs MI
24* (12) – Ahmedabad, 2025
A quick finishing knock where Tewatia scored at a strike rate of 200 and added crucial runs.
20* (5) – Ahmedabad, 2023
A very explosive cameo where he smashed 3 sixes and changed the momentum instantly.
11* (3) – Ahmedabad, 2025
A short but impactful innings with an extremely high strike rate.
Performance Trend vs MI (Batting)
Rahul Tewatia’s performances highlight his role as a finisher.
Season-wise Contribution
| Year | Runs | Notable Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | 24* (12), 16* (11) |
| 2024 | 22 | 22 (15) |
| 2023 | 34 | 20* (5) |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 (4) |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 (20) |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 (6) |
| 2019 | 9 | 9* (4) |
Trend Insights
- Strong impact in recent seasons
- Most innings are quick cameos
- High strike rate in death overs
Rahul Tewatia Bowling Performance vs MI
Tewatia also contributes as a part-time bowler against Mumbai Indians.
Bowling Performance Overview
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings | 7 |
| Wickets | 4 |
| Runs Conceded | 144 |
| Balls Bowled | 104 |
| Bowling Average | 36.00 |
| Economy Rate | 8.31 |
| Strike Rate | 26.00 |
| Best Bowling | 2/36 |
Key Insights
- Tewatia has taken 4 wickets in 7 innings
- Economy rate of 8.31 is decent for a part-time bowler
- Provides support in middle overs
Rahul Tewatia IPL Bowling Innings vs MI
| Figures | Opposition | Venue | Date | Economy | Overs | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | MI | Mumbai | 06 May 2022 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 0/30 | MI | Delhi | 29 Apr 2021 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 |
| 0/25 | MI | Abu Dhabi | 25 Oct 2020 | 6.2 | 4 | 0 |
| 0/13 | MI | Abu Dhabi | 06 Oct 2020 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1/12 | MI | Mumbai | 24 Mar 2019 | 10.0 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 2/36 | MI | Mumbai | 14 Apr 2018 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1/17 | MI | Mumbai | 11 May 2017 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 |
Best Bowling Performance vs MI
Rahul Tewatia’s best bowling performance against MI came in Mumbai on 14 April 2018, where he picked up 2 wickets for 36 runs.
Highlights of that spell
- Picked up key wickets
- Bowled full quota of overs
- Contributed in middle overs
Overall Record Overview vs MI
Batting
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Innings | 10 |
| Runs | 112 |
| Highest Score | 22 |
| Strike Rate | 130.23 |
Bowling
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Innings | 7 |
| Wickets | 4 |
| Best Bowling | 2/36 |
| Economy Rate | 8.31 |
Conclusion
Rahul Tewatia may not have big scores against Mumbai Indians, but his impact as a finisher makes him extremely valuable. His quick runs in the final overs and ability to stay not out have helped his team in crucial moments.
With both batting and occasional bowling contributions, Tewatia remains an important player whenever Gujarat Titans face Mumbai Indians.
