RR will host MI in Match 50. [Source - IPL/x.com]
Rajasthan Royals will host Mumbai Indians in the upcoming 50th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday evening, May 1st. The high-stakes encounter will take place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
RR snapped their losing streak with a commanding win to secure their third win of the season. However, they are still placed eighth in the points table, requiring a near-miracle to reach the playoffs.
Meanwhile, MI are riding high with five straight victories and are currently sitting second in the league standings. They will be eyeing to continue their winning form and grab the top spot.
RR vs MI Head To Head Overview
Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians have played each other in a total of 32 T20 games till date, where Mumbai has won 16 times, while the Royals emerged victorious in other 15 occasions with one game finishing without any result.
Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma and Yudhvir Singh.
Impact Player Options
Kumar Kartikeya and Shubham Dubey.
Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (C), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult.
Impact Player Options
Karn Sharma and Raj Bawa.
Top Run-Scorers in RR vs MI
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Sanju Samson - 640 runs
Sanju Samson tops the all-time scoring chart in RR vs MI clash. The keeper batter has amassed 640 runs in total at an average of 33.68 and at a strike-rate 145.12 across 21 appearances.
Suryakumar Yadav - 424 runs
Suryakumar Yadav has been the main man with the bat for MI in their matches against the Royals. The dynamic right-hander has scored 424 runs at an average of 42.20 and at a strike-rate of 147.22 including four half-centuries in 11 innings.
Rohit Sharma - 414 runs
Rohit Sharma finds him third in the list of highest run-scorers in RR vs MI. The opener has scored 414 runs at an average of 17.25 in 25 appearances in this fixture.
Top Wicket-Takers In RR vs MI
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Jasprit Bumrah - 17 wickets
Jasprit Bumrah is undoubtedly the highest wicket-taker in RR vs MI clash. The ace-pacer has taken 17 wickets across 14 games in this fixture over the years.
Jofra Archer - 13 wickets
Jofra Archer has enjoyed bowling against MI in the past. The English international has scalped 13 wickets at an impressive average of 15.30 and at a strike-rate of 12.9 in just seven matches involving these two sides.
Trent Boult - 11 wickets
Trent Boult has taken part in this fixture representing both RR and MI. The left-arm pacer has 11 wickets at an average of 25.36 in nine games since 2020.
RR vs MI Key Stats
Rajasthan Royals’ Key Records
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a magnificent century when RR vs MI happened in Jaipur last year.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal vs MI in IPL - 283 runs, 47.17 average, 175.78 strike-rate and 2 100s.
- Rajasthan Royals has been by far the best batting side in the powerplay this season - 69.33 average, 9 dismissals, 173.33 strike-rate.
- Jaiswal has been in fine form, scoring five half-centuries in the last seven games - 7 innings, 392 runs, 65.33 average and 158.70 strike-rate.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi is striking at 215.71 and averaging 50.33 after his first three IPL games.
- Jofra Archer in RR vs MI at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur - 4 wickets, 11 average and 12 strike-rate.
- Riyan Parag is striking at 164.91 in the middle-overs phase at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium this season - 3 innings, 1 dismissal, 94 runs, 164.91 strike-rate.
- RR has been the worst bowling side in home fixtures - 5 matches, 17 wickets, 52.05 average and 33.5 strike-rate.
Mumbai Indians’ Key Records
- Rohit Sharma in RR vs MI at Sawai Mansingh Stadium - 6 innings, 70 runs, 11.67 average, 88.61 strike-rate.
- Tilak Varma has an average of 55.50 against RR in IPL - 222 runs, 55.50 average and 140.51 strike-rate.
- No team has taken more wickets than Mumbai Indians in the middle-overs period this season - 37 wickets, 8.12 economy rate, 21.95 average and 16.22 strike-rate.
- Hardik Pandya has been MI’s main man with the ball during the middle-overs phase - 9 wickets, 17.33 average and 14 strike-rate.
- Suryakumar Yadav has the highest number of runs during the middle-overs phase in IPL 2025 - 368 runs, 73.6 average and 181.28 strike-rate.
- Suryakumar Yadav has enjoyed batting against Wanindu Hasaranga in IPL - 35 runs, 0 dismissal, 218.8 strike-rate.
Records Which Could Be Broken In RR vs MI Match 50 Of IPL 2025
- Yashasvi Jaiswal is 96 runs away from completing 3500 T20 runs.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal is 1 six away from completing 150 T20 sixes.
- Riyan Parag is 12 runs away from completing 3000 T20 runs.
- Riyan Parag is 61 runs away from completing 1500 IPL runs.
- Rohit Sharma needs 3 sixes to complete 300 Sixes in IPL.
- Suryakumar Yadav is 40 runs away from completing 3500 IPL runs for MI.