Mumbai Indians' big test against rampaging Rajasthan Royals
| Date | April 22, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Jos Buttler has odds of 3.00 to be Rajasthan Royals' best batsman.
- Suryakumar Yadav has odds of 3.10 to be Mumbai Indians' best batsman.
- Yuzvendra Chahal has odds of 3.15 to be Rajasthan Royals' best batsman
- Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 2.90 to be Mumbai Indians' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the midseason of the Indian Premier League 2024. Rajasthan Royals will take on the Mumbai Indians in the 38th game and aim to build on their dominance. The Rajasthan Royals defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game, and the side sits comfortably on the top of the points table. The Mumbai Indians won a crucial contest against the Punjab Kings, and they look to improve their odds by winning another game. Mumbai Indians have a good record against the Royals, and the stakes for the team are high. Both sides are strong, and we expect a tight contest.
Rajasthan Royals Preview
Sanju Samson's side will look to build on the momentum. The side has improved its position on cricket betting apps with consistent performances. It was a close win for the team in their last game against the Kolkata Knight Riders, where they won by 2 wickets. They are a couple of wins away from booking a berth in the playoffs, and Samson would like to win this game by a big margin.
Jos Buttler hit his second hundred this season in the last game and shall look to offer an electrifying start in this game. They have firepower in the middle order and expect runs from the trio of Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel. Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, and Ravichandran Ashwin strengthen the batting lineup in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack has struggled with its form. Early wickets from Trent Boult and Avesh Khan will be important as Mumbai Indians have big names in the top order. Yuzvendra Chahal and Ashwin must use their experience to trouble the batters in the middle overs. In the supporting role, the side will need good performance from Kuldeep Sen, Parag, and Powell.
Expected Starting XI for Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Jos Buttler (Impact Player)
Mumbai Indians Preview
Hardik Pandya's team defeated the Punjab Kings by 9 runs. It was a much-needed win for the five-time champions, as they have managed only three wins in seven games. The odds have fallen for the team on cricket betting sites since the start of the season. Pandya will expect a strong show from his players in this game as the Rajasthan Royals will come hard on them.
Rohit Sharma is in good form, but the side will be worried about Ishan Kishan's inconsistency. The pair must do well at the top. Suryakumar Yadav is the most important player in the middle order, and he must do well with Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma. Romario Shepherd, Tim David, and Mohammad Nabi add to the team's batting firepower.
It will be a tough challenge for Mumbai's bowlers. They have a strong pace attack and need early wickets from Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, and Jasprit Bumrah to trouble Rajasthan's batters. Romario Shephard and Akash Madhwal must put brakes on the scoring rate as they have been inconsistent. Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, and Shepherd add to the team's bowling options.
Expected Starting XI for Mumbai Indians
Hardik Pandya (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Tilak Varma, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Nabi, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Gopal, Akash Madhwal (Impact Player)
TOSS: To Bat First
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, has one of the best batting surfaces in the country. The venue has seen high-scoring games, and batsmen can play their strokes freely. The side that wins the toss shall look to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a small total.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
It will be a warm evening in Jaipur, and we expect the surface to be dry and excellent for batting. Fast bowlers won't have much on this surface. It is a good venue for the spinners as they can turn the ball. The side batting first will need 180 runs to feel safe.
OUR PREDICTION
The Mumbai Indians haven't been at their best. While we have seen individual brilliance, they have been inconsistent as a team. The side will need a good show from the bowling attack in this game to win. The Rajasthan Royals have destroyed bowling attacks this season and have a strong batting lineup. It makes them favorites to win this contest according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for Rajasthan Royals to win
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