RR vs MI Match Prediction: Table-topper Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium on Monday, April 22, 2024. The match is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM (IST). RR have lost just once in IPL 2o024, while MI faced four defeats in the seven games this season.
Match Preview
Trent Boult took 3 Wickets Against MI Earlier In The Season
On the fifth ball of the first over, Trent Boult sent Rohit Sharma back to the pavilion. The magnificent New Zealander didn’t stop there; on the very next ball, Naman Dhir also fell prey to Boult. In the subsequent over, Boult picked another wicket, this time Dewald Brevis. All these aforementioned batsmen got out on the first ball they faced. That spell was truly magnificent, a true marker of Boult’s prowess and how lethal he can be with the new ball.
MI could never recover from Trent’s fiery spell and only managed to post 125/9 in 20 overs, which RR (127/4) chased down without any difficulty in 15.3 overs.
But times have changed since then, and so has the form. Since that 6-wicket defeat at the Wankhede Stadium, MI has won three times in four games. Jasprit Bumrah is peaking, while Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan are playing without any fear.
Rashid Khan played a vital innings as GT beat RR
Rajasthan‘s sole defeat in IPL 2024 came against Gujarat Titans when Sanju Samson‘s team failed to defend 196/3. That defeat was a hard pill to swallow and a wake-up call for the high-flying Royals. Thus, nothing can be taken for granted in this league, where every team can beat any other team on any given day.
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RR vs MI Match Details
Match No | 38 |
Teams | Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians |
Captains | Sanju Samson (RR) | Hardik Pandya (MI) |
Date & Time | April 22, Monday, 07:30 PM |
Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium is among the most batting-friendly pitches, as batters enjoy batting here. Any team batting first has to make in excess of 180 or 190 runs to have a good chance of winning the match. But the longer boundary ropes do help the bowlers. Batsmen will have to use more muscles to clear the boundaries, or they could perish inside the ropes.
RR vs MI Head-To-Head Record
This will be the 29th meeting between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. MI hold a slight advantage in the head-to-head games, winning 15 times in those 28 meetings, while RR managed to secure 13 wins against their esteemed rivals.
However, it was RR who came out victorious in the last match, which was, in fact, played in IPL 2024. A fiery opening spell from Trent Boult broke the backbone of MI’s batting unit in the last match, and the five-time IPL winners ended up losing by six wickets.
Last Meeting Between RR vs MI (IPL 2024)
MI: 125/9 (1st innings)
RR: 127/4 (2nd innings)
RR vs MI Predicted Playing 11:
Rajasthan Royals Predicted Lineup:
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jos Buttler
Sanju Samson (C/WK)
Riyan Parag
Dhruv Jurel
Ravichandran Ashwin
Shimron Hetmyer
Rovman Powell
Trent Boult
Avesh Khan
Yuzvendra Chahal
Kuldeep Sen (IMPACT PLAYER)
Mumbai Indians Predicted Lineup:
Ishan Kishan (WK)
Rohit Sharma
Suryakumar Yadav
Tilak Varma
Hardik Pandya (C)
Tim David
Romario Shepherd
Mohammad Nabi
Gerald Coetzee
Shreyas Gopal
Jasprit Bumrah
Akash Madhwal (IMPACT PLAYER)
RR vs MI Match Prediction: Best Batters And Bowlers
RR Probable highest scorer: Jos Buttler or Sanju Samson or Riyan Parag
If you are looking for a captain or vice-captain for your RR vs MI Dream11 team today, then consider the magnificent trio of Rajasthan Royals. They are the leading scorers for the Royals and can win the game on their own.
Riyan Parag has surpassed every expectation this season. In a team full of superstar players, he has come into his own. Quite unbelievably, he is the leading scorer for RR, having made 318 runs across 7 innings.
Sanju Samson is another player who can turn the match on its head with his sublime batting skills. The 29-year-old is second on RR’s scoring charts after amassing 276 runs in 7 innings.
Then there’s Jos Buttler, who is finally picking up his form. The England superstar must be high on confidence after scoring a brilliant century in the last match against KKR.
Balls Faced | 60 |
Runs Scored | 107* |
4s | 09 |
6s | 06 |
Strike-Rate | 178.33 |
MI Probable Highest Scorer: Rohit Sharma or Ishan Kishan Or Suryakumar Yadav
The former Mumbai Indians captain, Rohit Sharma, is leading the scoring charts for the five-time IPL winners. He remains a key figure in the MI Playing XI. If he clicks, Mumbai gets off to a flyer and posts a big total. Rohit is definitely a high-stakes player in RR vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket teams today.
Balls Faced | 25 |
Runs Scored | 36 |
4s | 02 |
6s | 03 |
Strike-Rate | 144.00 |
Ishan Kishan is also in good touch. He has scored 192 runs across seven innings. But it’s the strike rate, which stands at 172.97, that makes him a dangerous player. He is not holding himself back and is letting his bat make all the right noise ahead of the T20I World Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav is blowing hot and cold. In the four innings, he has scored two half-centuries, while he failed to get going in the other two matches. There’s no denying that when Surya clicks, he hits the limelight.
Balls Faced | 53 |
Runs Scored | 78 |
4s | 07 |
6s | 03 |
Strike-Rate | 147.17 |
RR Probable Best Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal or Trent Boult
Rajasthan’s Playing XI boasts two of the finest bowlers in white-ball cricket. One is a spinner, and the other is a premium fast bowler. Chahal and Boult both don’t need any introduction at all. Ask MI batsmen when they faced the duo earlier in the season at the Wankhede Stadium. Boult and Chahal both ended up taking 3 wickets each and helped RR clinch a big victory against MI.
In addition, Chahal is on 12 wickets, just one short of Bumrah‘s 13-wicket haul. So, the 33-year-old leggie will be extra motivated to produce his absolute best and take the Purple Cap back from his fellow Indian teammate.
Balls Bowled | 156 |
Runs Given | 217 |
Wickets | 12 |
Economy | 8.34 |
MI Probable Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah
No superlative is enough to describe how good Bumrah is. As mentioned above, he is the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024, having taken 13 wickets in 7 matches.
But it’s his economy rate, which is a magnificent 5.96, that catches the eye. He is just too good at the moment.
Balls Bowled | 168 |
Runs Given | 167 |
Wickets | 13 |
Economy | 5.96 |
Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between RR vs MI
The form table doesn’t lie. Rajasthan Royals have a clear upper hand over Mumbai Indians when it comes to current position on the points table, while the form also tilts the pre-match odds in favour of the hosts.
In addition, the Royals have won three more games than MI in seven games. It’s a significant gap highlighting the level at which both teams have been playing up until this point in the season.
But Mumbai Indians have picked up their form, winning three times in the last four matches. The form of certain players, such as Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah in particular, That’s the reasons why MI have pre-match odds tilting in their favour.
Chances Of A Win
MI: 45%
RR: 55%
Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.