IPL2024 | RR vs MI : After securing two wins away from home, bolstering their position at the top of the leaderboard, the Rajasthan Royals are back in Jaipur for their final showdown at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Having triumphed thrice out of four matches at their fortress this season, the Royals seem to have fortified their home ground and are determined to solidify it further before embarking on a journey of four away games followed by two ‘home matches’ in Guwahati to conclude their league stage campaign. IPL2024 | RR vs MI
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The Rajasthan Royals pulled off a remarkable run-chase in their previous outing, thanks to a stellar performance by Jos Buttler, who propelled them to victory with a record-breaking chase of 224 runs at Eden Gardens. While Riyan Parag also contributed significantly, Rajasthan will be looking for better performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel, who have been below par. Furthermore, the spin department, which struggled in the last match, will be banking on the return to Jaipur’s familiar conditions and larger boundaries to regain their form. IPL2024 | RR vs MI
IPL2024 | RR vs MI
As the two teams prepare to clash on Monday, April 22, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, expectations are high for an exhilarating encounter. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, and it remains to be seen which side will emerge victorious in this crucial battle. More
Injury and Availability Updates:
Rajasthan Royals’ Nandre Burger and Sandeep Sharma have been nursing minor injuries, with Burger expected to return soon according to RR director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara. Sandeep has shown good progress in his recovery.
Mumbai Indians, fortunately, have no injury concerns, providing them with a full-strength squad for the upcoming match. IPL2024 | RR vs MI
Tactics & Matchups:
Should Sandeep Sharma return for Rajasthan Royals, his ability to trouble Rohit Sharma could be crucial, given his track record of dismissing the Mumbai Indians captain multiple times. Additionally, the battle between Trent Boult and Avesh Khan against Ishan Kishan will be one to watch, as both have had success against the explosive left-hander. IPL2024 | RR vs MI
For Mumbai Indians, the onus will be on Jasprit Bumrah to contain the Rajasthan Royals’ top-order batsmen, especially Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, and Shimron Hetmyer. Bumrah’s knack for picking up key wickets in the powerplay could disrupt RR’s batting momentum.
The spin department could play a significant role in determining the outcome of the match.
Rajasthan’s Yuzvendra Chahal will look to exploit the weaknesses of Mumbai’s middle-order, particularly Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, while Mumbai’s Shreyas Gopal’s familiarity with the Jaipur conditions could provide an edge in containing the Royals’ batting lineup. IPL2024 | RR vs MI
Probable XI:
Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen/Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Mumbai Indians:
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah.
Did You Know? (Additional Insights):
Injury and Availability Updates:
- Rajasthan Royals’ Nandre Burger and Sandeep Sharma have been nursing minor injuries, with Burger expected to return soon according to RR director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara. Sandeep has shown good progress in his recovery.
- Mumbai Indians, fortunately, have no injury concerns, providing them with a full-strength squad for the upcoming match.
Did You Know? (Additional Insights):
- Among players who have faced Mumbai Indians in the IPL, Jos Buttler boasts an impressive average of over 50, making him one of the most successful batsmen against MI.
- Shreyas Gopal holds the record for the most wickets by a current player at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, making him a potent threat for Mumbai Indians.
- The powerplay battle will be crucial, with Mumbai’s opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan having dominated the phase with an impressive strike rate, while RR’s openers have struggled to make an impact in the same period
