The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is heating up as the race for playoff spots intensifies. In Match 50, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. RR are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, while MI are looking to solidify their position in the top two.
Match Details
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Match 50, IPL 2025
- Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar App/website
RR vs MI Match Preview
RR, led by Riyan Parag, are coming off a thrilling eight-wicket win against Gujarat Titans, thanks to Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-breaking century. However, they remain eighth in the standings with six points, making this a must-win encounter.
MI, on the other hand, have staged a remarkable comeback, winning five consecutive matches to climb to second place. With Hardik Pandya leading the charge, MI are pushing hard for a top-two finish to secure a direct path to Qualifier 1.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly, with a hard surface and good grass cover. The ball will come on nicely to the bat, making stroke play easier. Dew could play a role in the second innings, making it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball. The average first-innings score here is around 170-180, but totals exceeding 200 are possible.
RR vs MI Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches: 30
- MI Won: 15
- RR Won: 14
- No Result: 1
- At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RR has won 7 out of 9 matches against MI.
Predicted Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Sandeep Sharma
- Yudhvir Singh Charak
Mumbai Indians
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Rohit Sharma
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Corbin Bosch
- Trent Boult
- Deepak Chahar
- Karn Sharma
RR vs MI Match Prediction
MI hold the edge due to their superior form and balanced squad. Their batting depth and bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, make them favorites. However, RR’s home advantage and Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive form could make this a close contest.
Win Probability
- Mumbai Indians: 60%
- Rajasthan Royals: 40%
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