Preview: The Royals will be coming into the clash after a dominating victory in their last match against the Gujarat Titans by eight wickets, courtesy of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s scintillating ton. The home team finally broke their five-match losing streak to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Riyan Parag-led team are currently sitting in the eighth position with six points and a negative NRR of 0.349.
On the other hand, Mumbai has made a dramatic turnaround in its campaign, winning five games in a row to hold the second position in the tally. The Hardik Pandya-led side, which was earlier at the ninth spot, has quickly regrouped and found their rhythm. With the aspiration of finishing in the top two, Mumbai will leave no stone unturned in the coming game.
Indian Premier League 2025, 50th Match, RR vs MI
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Date & Time: Thursday, May 1, 7:30 PM
Pitch Report: The Sawai Mansingh Stadium is likely to be a high-scoring one, just like the previous match played here. The pitch will be hard with a good grass covering, allowing the ball to come on nicely to the bat, especially early on. Batters can play their shots freely, while bowlers will need to stick to good lines and lengths during the powerplay. Dew is likely to play a significant role in the second innings, making it tougher for bowlers to grip the ball. Notably, 39 out of 60 IPL games have been won while chasing. Spinners might find some help as the pitch dries up, but it is expected to be a decent batting deck with an uneven bounce.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak.
Mumbai Indians (MI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma.
