In the 50th MI vs RR game of IPL 2025, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) will welcome the red-hot Mumbai Indians (MI) to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday, May 1. With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, both teams will look for a vital win in this high-pressure game of the MI vs RR IPL 2025 series.
Rajasthan Royals Seek Momentum After Breakthrough Win
After going through a five-match losing streak, RR finally returned to life with a dominant eight-wicket win against Gujarat Titans, inspired by a record-breaking century by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Though placed eighth with only six points and a net run rate of -0.349, the Royals are still mathematically alive to make it to the playoffs.
Mumbai Indians Eye Top-Two Finish with Strong Form
In a contrasting picture, the Mumbai Indians have made a stunning turnaround in IPL 2025. Having had a slow start to the season and being almost at the bottom of the table, the Hardik Pandya team has now won five in a row, rising to the second spot. MI will be looking to add one more win to their tally to further enhance their top-two push and continue their run of form.
Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium surface is likely to be batting-friendly with even bounce and a bit of grass on it to permit smooth strokeplay. Dew is expected to have an impact on the second innings, which traditionally favours the side chasing. 39 of the 60 IPL games have been won by the second-placed team. Spinners can become relevant as the pitch gets worn out, but otherwise, it’s an expected high-scoring game.
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MI vs RR Head-to-Head in IPL
| Matches Played | 29 |
| Won by Rajasthan Royals | 14 |
| Won by Mumbai Indians | 15 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | May 07, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | April 22, 2024 |
Predicted Playing XI for MI vs RR IPL 2025
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
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
Impact Player: Shubham Dubey
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Ryan Rickelton (wk)
Rohit Sharma
Will Jacks
Suryakumar Yadav
Tilak Varma
Hardik Pandya (c)
Naman Dhir
Corbin Bosch
Trent Boult
Deepak Chahar
Karn Sharma
Match Prediction – Who Will Win MI vs RR IPL 2025
Given recent form and rhythm, the Mumbai Indians are favored to beat the Rajasthan Royals in this match. With a batting unit in good nick and a well-rounded bowling unit, MI are the team to beat. But if RR can produce a repeat of their dominating show against Gujarat and bank on home conditions, an upset is possible.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win, but look for a close match if RR’s top order delivers once more.
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