IPL 2023: MI vs RR, Match Prediction and more details

It will be a special match for the five-time champions when they take on the Rajasthan Royals. Their skipper, Rohit Sharma will turn 36 years old on the day of the clash. Mumbai Indians will take on Rajasthan Royals after suffering two defeats in their last two games. Here is all you need to know before the MI vs RR clash.

Mumbai Indians have 3 wins in 7 games and will have to overcome Rajasthan Royals and defeat them to stay in the race for the playoffs. Mumbai this season has blown hot and cold. The Rohit Sharma-led side lost their two opening games, then they made a comeback and won three games in a row and now they will face Rajasthan Royals after a two-game losing streak.

Rajasthan Royals have 5 wins in 8 games. They will come into this clash on the back of a win against Chennai Super Kings. Rajasthan has had great performances in all its games. In their last match, Trent Boult was absent but it did not affect them one bit. They have had constant batting performances from Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer and finisher Dhruv Jurel.

MI vs RR Match Details

Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 42, IPL 2023

Venue:

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Date and Time:

Sunday, April 30th, 7:30 PM

MI vs RR Pitch Report

The pitch at Mumbai has always been batter friendly and it is a high possibility that a similar type of surface would be used in the MI vs RR match. For the fast bowlers, there will be enough help to keep them in the game. In the last match, 10 out of 14 wickets were picked by fast bowlers.

MI vs RR Probable Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Kumar Kartikeya, Arjun Tendulkar, Riley Meredith, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (C and WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

MI vs RR Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter

Yashasvi Jaiswal:

The left-handed opener from Rajasthan Royals has been in sublime touch this season. His knock of 77 in 43 balls helped the Royals to post a humongous total of 202 runs against Chennai and eventually win the game. Jaiswal will look to carry on with his form to help his side register a win over the five-time champions.

Probable Best Bowler

Sandeep Sharma:

IPL veteran, Sandeep Sharma has been in great form this season for the Rajasthan Royals. In the last game against Chennai Super Kings where more than 270 runs were scored, he bowled his quota of 4 overs at an economy rate of just 6 RPO. Sandeep will look to get some wickets to his name at a surface which traditionally suits fast bowlers.

Match Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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