RR vs MI Match Preview
Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson have displayed remarkable consistency with the bat, each scoring 3 half-centuries, making them the key batsmen for RR. Parag currently holds the second position in the list of top run-getters this season.
Jos Buttler has exhibited flashes of brilliance and has already made a significant impact in the IPL with an extraordinary chase that left spectators in awe. His unbeaten knock of 107 in the team's recent match was a standout performance in a chase, enabling RR to secure victory from the brink of defeat.
On the other hand, the form of other batsmen such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, and Shimron Hetmeyer has been inconsistent. While Hetmyer maintains a high strike-rate, all three batters need to improve their performances.
Yuzvendra Chahal has been impressive with the ball, claiming 12 wickets, and will be supported by Ravichandran Ashwin in the spin department. The pace attack will be led by Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, and Kuldeep Sen. RR possesses a formidable spin bowling attack compared to many other teams and will aim to restrict the MI batters with their slower bowlers.
The Mumbai Indians have been heavily reliant on their top 5 batsmen to contribute runs consistently. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan have been particularly reliable at the top of the order, with Tilak Varma providing stability in the middle. Suryakumar Yadav and Tim David have also made valuable contributions with their ability to score quick runs and change the course of the game with big shots.
However, the lower order batsmen such as Hardik Pandya, Romario Shepherd, and Mohammad Nabi have struggled to make an impact with the bat this season. On the bowling front, Mumbai's new-ball attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee, has been impressive with Bumrah being the leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets.
Unfortunately, apart from the top performers, bowlers like Akash Madhwal and Shreyas Gopal have been quite expensive in terms of runs conceded.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be hot and dry for this match. Not much dew is expected but the pitch does get a better to play on under lights.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Jaipur is conducive to bat on and we can expect a high-scoring match. The average first-inning score here this season is around 190. But the team batting first will look to cross the 200-run mark. The pitch is on the dry side and the seamers will need to work hard to pick up wickets.
Notable stats
Jos Buttler: Hitting Top Form
Jos Buttler scored a century in the last match, which was his 7th overall in the IPL. This takes him to the second spot in the list of players with the most IPL centuries, leaving him just behind Virat Kohli, who has 8 centuries in the league.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
RR vs MI Probable 11
RR Playing 11
- Jos Buttler
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson (C)
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
- Shimron Hetmeyer
- Rovman Powell
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Trent Boult
- Avesh Khan
- Yuzvendra Chahal
MI Playing 11
- Rohit Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (Wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Romario Shepherd
- Tim David
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Gerald Coetzee
- Shreyas Gopal
- Akash Madhwal
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Rajasthan Royals to win this match. The team has been clinical in its performance with various players stepping up in different matches to help the team win. On the other hand, MI appears to be a bit out of depth, especially in the bowling. MI has already been defeated by the Royals once this season and is likely to face yet another defeat.
Top Picks
Gerald Coetzee: Coetzee has been bowling well this season and has picked up 12 wickets at an average of 21.91 and a strike rate of 13.20.
Yuzvendra Chahal: Rajasthan’s leading wicket-taker, Chahal has an impressive strike rate of 13.00 and a bowling average of 18.08.
Riyan Parag: Riyan Parag is Rajasthan’s leading run-getter for the season. He has scored 318 runs at a strike rate of 161.42. His knocks include 3 half-centuries.
RR vs MI Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: J Buttler (VC), S Samson, I Kishan
Batters: S Yadav, R Sharma (C), Y Jaiswal
All-rounders: R Parag, R Ashwin
Bowlers: J Bumrah, Y Chahal, G Coetzee
