🔎 Match Preview – RR vs MI, IPL 2025
Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host the in-form Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 50 of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 PM IST.
RR finally ended their five-game losing streak with a commanding win over Gujarat Titans, led by a sensational century from 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. With only three wins in ten games, they sit eighth on the points table and need to win every remaining match to have a shot at playoffs.
Mumbai, on the other hand, have mounted a remarkable comeback under Hardik Pandya. After sitting near the bottom early in the season, MI have surged to second place with five consecutive wins. They’ll be keen to extend their winning streak and lock in a top-two finish.
With both teams eyeing vital points, expect a high-octane clash under the Jaipur lights.
📊 Match Details – RR vs MI, Match 50, IPL 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians |
| Date | Thursday, May 1, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Live Broadcast | JioStar Network & JioHotstar App/Website |
🏟️ Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Expect a high-scoring affair on a hard surface with an even bounce and a healthy grass covering. Batters will enjoy the conditions early on, while bowlers must be disciplined with their lengths. Dew is likely to influence the second innings, making defending a total more difficult.
🧠 Expected First Innings Score: 180–200
📌 Chasing Advantage: High – Team winning the toss likely to bowl first
🔁 Head-to-Head Stats – RR vs MI
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 29 |
| Matches Won by RR | 14 |
| Matches Won by MI | 15 |
| Tied Matches | 0 |
| No Results | 0 |
| First-Ever Match | May 7, 2008 |
| Most Recent Match | April 22, 2024 |
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
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
💥 Impact Player: Jasprit Bumrah
🌟 Probable Best Performers
⭐ Best Batter: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
The elegant left-hander is in sublime form with 426 runs in 10 games. With four 50+ scores in his last five innings, he’ll be RR’s key to posting a big total or chasing one down.
🔥 Best Bowler: Hardik Pandya (MI)
MI’s skipper has 12 wickets in nine games and is peaking at the right time. With a decent record in Jaipur and momentum behind him, Pandya could deliver another game-changing spell.
🔮 Today’s Match Prediction – Who Will Win RR vs MI?
RR may have home advantage and fresh confidence after their last win, but MI’s form, balance, and momentum give them the upper hand heading into this clash.
📌 Cricket Betting Tips Prediction: ✅ Mumbai Indians to win
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