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Broadcasting
The match is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM IST. Star Sports network will broadcast the
game on television, and its live streaming will also be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals – Match Preview
Both teams will feature today in their second match of the tournament. Mumbai Indians have
continued the streak of winning their opening game as they lost against Delhi Capitals in a
thriller. Delhi Capitals chased down the target of 178 runs with 9 balls to spare.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals were outstanding in their first match as they just outclassed
the Sunrisers Hyderabad in all departments. After putting 210 runs on the board, Rajasthan’s
bowlers restricted the opposition to only 149 runs to finish with a 61 runs win.
Head to Head
Rajasthan Royals have always give a tough competition to Mumbai Indians in the IPL but
Mumbai is stil ahead of Rajasthan on the record book.
Total Matches Played: 25
Mumbai Indians: 13
Rajasthan Royals: 11
Tie/ no result: 1
Pitch Report
The Pitch at Dr Dy Patel stadium is little bit supportive to the bowlers as compared to other
venues. The bowlers will get some benefit but scoring rate will also be good at this track.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be good on Saturday with only 6 percent chances of rain,
humidity will be 73 percent,and temperature will reach 30 degrees at day time.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings total at the Dr DY Patel Stadium is around 150
MI vs RR Probable XI
Mumbai Indians predicted XI
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Tim
David, Daniel Sams, Murugan Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Tymal Mills, Basil Thampi
MI Complete Squad
Anmolpreet Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar
Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Tim David, Jasprit Bumrah, Daniel Sams, Sanjay Yadav, Aryan Juyal,
Arshad Khan, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, Tymal Mills, Murugan Ashwin, Basil
Thampi, Riley Meredith, Tilak Varma, Dewald Brevis, Rahul Buddhi, Fabian Allen, Hrithik
Shokeen, Arjun Tendulkar,
Rajasthan Royals predicted XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer,
Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, James Neesham, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult,
Prasidh Krishna
RR Complete Squad
Prasidh Krishna, Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson (captain), Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal,
Shimron Hetmyer, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Devdutt Padikkal, Navdeep Saini, Karun Nair,
Anunay Singh, Daryl Mitchell, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal, Kuldip Yadav, Kuldeep Sen,
Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, KC Cariappa, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rassie van der Dussen,
James Neesham, Yuzvendra Chahal,
RR VS MI: Match Predictions
Recommended Players
Wicketkeeper: Ishan Kishan
Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler
All-rounders: James Neesham and Riyan Parag .
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah
Winner Prediction
Rajasthan Royals have gained one of the best starts of the tournament and their confidence
will be very hight when they will face Mumbai Indians on Saturday. Sanju Samson smashed
a fifty while Chahal and Ashwin are their trump cards.
Although Mumbai lost their opening game but that doesn’t mean that they performed well,
the batting scored good runs and the bowlers also bowled beautifully. Rajasthan will rely a
lot on their spinners against them but Mumbai Indians have a strong side that is capable of
defeating any team.
Hence, our prediction is that Mumbai Indians will win the match against Rajasthan Royals.
Our Predictions
● Who will win the toss? Mumbai Indians
● Who will win? Mumbai Indians
● Top Batsman (Runs scored): Jos Buttler
● Top Bowlers: Y. Chahal, R. Ashwin, T. Boult and J. Bumrah
● Team Scores Batting First: between 160 to 180.
Last Updated on April 2, 2022
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