IPL Schedule
- Mumbai Indians @ Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, May 01, 2025 at 07:00 AM PDT
The 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is scheduled for today, May 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Match Preview
This encounter is pivotal for both teams. Rajasthan Royals, currently positioned 8th on the points table, are in a must-win situation to keep their playoff hopes alive. They recently secured a morale-boosting victory against Gujarat Titans, thanks to a sensational century by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, have found their rhythm, winning five consecutive matches and climbing to the second spot. A win today could propel them to the top of the standings.
Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Rohit Sharma
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Naman Dhir
- Corbin Bosch
- Deepak Chahar
- Karn Sharma
- Trent Boult
Key Player Battles
- Rohit Sharma vs. Jofra Archer: Rohit has struggled against Archer, scoring just 3 runs in 3 innings with 2 dismissals.
- Suryakumar Yadav vs. Wanindu Hasaranga: Suryakumar has been dominant, scoring 111 runs in 8 innings with only 1 dismissal.
- Sanju Samson vs. Trent Boult: Samson has found it challenging against Boult, with 3 dismissals in 8 innings and an average of 10.7.
Pitch and Conditions
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch is expected to favor batsmen, offering good bounce and carry. Dew might play a role in the second innings, potentially aiding the chasing team.
Live Coverage
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