RR vs MI: In a pivotal clash of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will square off against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 50 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, RR needs a win here to keep their campaign alive. On the other hand, MI are in great form, coming off five consecutive victories and looking to leap to the top of the points table.
Match Details: RR vs MI
- Date & Time: May 1, 2024 (Thursday) at 7:30 PM IST (Local Time)
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Match: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Mumbai Indians (MI), Match 50, IPL 2025
RR vs MI: Head-to-Head Battle
The head-to-head record between the two sides is neck-and-neck. Out of 30 encounters, MI have won 15 matches, while RR have secured 14 wins, and one match has been washed out.
Weather Report: Hot and Humid in Jaipur
Expect hot and humid conditions for the match with temperatures around 37°C and a humidity level of 27%. The players will have to endure the heat as they chase crucial points.
Pitch Report: Batting-Friendly Conditions
The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium offers a good surface for batting, as seen in the previous game where a target of 205 was chased in just 15.5 overs. The boundaries are around 62-65 meters, which makes it a batsman-friendly venue. Dew could also play a role, so opting to bowl first might be a good strategy.
Predicted XIs: Key Players to Watch
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhurv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
RR vs MI: Who Will Win?
RR has shown solid form in recent matches, but MI enters the game on the back of five consecutive wins. MI’s overall consistency and balance make them the favorites to win this encounter, but RR’s fighting spirit could make for an exciting contest.
Match Start Time:
- India: 7:30 PM IST
- Nepal: 7:45 PM NPT
- USA: 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT
Live Broadcast and Streaming:
- India: Star Sports Network (Live Broadcast), JioHotstar (Live Streaming)
- Nepal: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
- USA: Willow TV, Sling TV
