IPL 2024: The match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is scheduled to take place today ( April 22). RR currently leads the points table, whereas Mumbai is still struggling to move to the top half of the table.
Date and Venue
The RR vs MI IPL 2024 match will be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 22 from 7:30 pm IST. RR has played seven matches in the tournament and has won 6 out of them, while on the other hand, MI has also played 7 matches and has won just 3 out of them.
RR vs MI Match Preview – IPL 2024, Match 38
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan has been exceptional in the tournament, with various players stepping up on different occasions to secure victories for the team. However, they faced significant pressure in their last match as KKR posted a daunting total of 223 runs in 20 overs. The spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal struggled, with Ashwin conceding 49 runs in his four overs and Chahal leaking 54 runs.
Despite the challenging target, Jos Buttler held the crease throughout the innings, while wickets fell continuously at the other end. A small cameo from Rovman Powell and an outstanding century from Buttler propelled RR to victory.
As they look ahead, the team aims to maintain their high spirits and continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches.
RR Probable Playing-11
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson©(wk), Rovman Powell, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan,
Mumbai Indians
In their recent match against PBKS, Mumbai defended a total of 192 runs, securing a victory by 9 runs. Once again, Hardik Pandya struggled with the bat, raising concerns about his form. However, Suryakumar Yadav played a stellar innings, showcasing impeccable timing and execution to score 78 runs, including 7 fours and 3 sixes.
On the bowling front, Jasprit Bumrah continued his consistent performance throughout the tournament, maintaining his excellence against PBKS as well. He conceded just 21 runs in his four overs while taking 3 crucial wickets. Gerald Coetzee also made valuable contributions, breaking several partnerships.
With the playoffs in sight, Mumbai faces the imperative task of winning most of their remaining matches to secure a spot in the playoffs.
MI Probable Playing-11
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan(wk), Hardik Pandya©, Tim David, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Romario Shepherd, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee
RR vs MI: Dream 11 Picks
Keepers – Jos Butler (vc), Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson
Batsmen – Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav
All-rounders – Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag
Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal
RR vs MI head-to-head stats
So far in the IPL, RR and MI have played against each other 29 times. Out of these, Rajasthan has won 13 matches against MI, while Mumbai has also won 15 matches against Rajasthan. One match didn’t producing any result.
Weather and Pitch
In the evening, Jaipur is expected to have a temperature of approximately 28 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are forecasted to be around 26%, and there is no chance of rain.
The Jaipur pitch will be favorable for both batting and bowling. In all four games played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium this season, teams have managed to score over 180 runs, indicating a balanced contest between bat and ball.