MI vs RR: Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report

image-lh39i6ioRohit Sharma and Sanju Samson [Source: IPLT20.com]

Tonight, Mumbai Indians will cross swords against Rajasthan Royals in the 42nd group-stage fixture of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The high-octane clash will take place at the iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. 

After securing three clinical victories, Mumbai Indians lost the plot and incurred two successive defeats against Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans. While their batters have blow hot and cold, the bowling unit has been miserable in the death overs. 

Meanwhile, speaking of Rajasthan Royals, the Sanju Samson-led side has punched above their weight to win five of their eight games and occupy the second spot in the points table. Everything seems to have fallen in place for the Royals and they would definitely want to maintain their winning streak. 

How will the surface in Wankhede behave?


Wankhede Stadium Pitch report

The surface at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai will be ideal for stroke play, as it has even pace and bounce on it. 

The square boundaries are shorter, promising a high-scoring affair on Sunday night. However, there will be a hint of movement early on, as the pacers will make the new ball talk. The spinners will also get subtle assistance, but overall it will be a good surface to bat on. 

As the track gets better to bat with time, the toss-winner will likely opt to field first.