The Rajasthan Royals, currently leading the IPL table, will look to extend their dominance against a Mumbai Indians team desperate for a turnaround.
Match Details
- Rajasthan Royals (Top of the table, Won 6 Lost 1) vs Mumbai Indians (6th in the table, Won 3 Lost 4)
- Jaipur, April 22nd, 19:30 IST
- Key Issue: Can Mumbai’s bowling attack, minus Jasprit Bumrah, contain the Royals’ explosive batting lineup?
Rajasthan Royals Batting Strong
Rajasthan Royals are on a tear, with Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, and Jos Buttler leading the charge. This formidable trio has combined for a staggering 844 runs. Mumbai’s bowling, except for Bumrah, has been inconsistent, and they’ll need significant contributions from others to restrict the Royals.
Expected Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal / Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal
Mumbai Indians:
Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Tim David, Hardik Pandya (c), Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Shreyas Gopal, Akash Madhwal
Players in Spotlight
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals): After a stellar season last year, Jaiswal has struggled this year. The Royals will hope he rediscovers his form.
- Gerald Coetzee (Mumbai Indians): Coetzee has emerged as Mumbai’s second-highest wicket-taker and will be crucial in containing the Royals’ batsmen.
Key Stats
- Jaiswal has been dismissed cheaply inside the powerplay this season.
- Bumrah and Coetzee are Mumbai’s main bowling threat, combining for 25 wickets.
- Parag leads the Royals with 20 sixes.
- Bumrah’s bowling has troubled Buttler in the past.
- Chahal has been consistent, picking up a wicket in every match.
Pitch and Conditions
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has favored batsmen, with high scores in previous matches. Spinners are expected to find some assistance as well. The final game in Jaipur promises to be a high-scoring encounter.