📍 Fixture: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians (RR vs MI)
📅 Date: 1 May 2025 | ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM IST
🏟️ Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
📺 Broadcast: Star Sports | 📱 Streaming: JioCinema
📌 Updated Standings (as of 1 May 2025) (RR vs MI)
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -0.349 |
| Mumbai Indians | 11 | 6 | 4 | 12 | +0.889 |
📌 Table of Contents
- Match Context 🏆
- Team News & Injuries 🚑
- Head-to-Head Stats 📊
- Key Players ⭐
- Pitch & Toss Impact 🌱
- Tactical Analysis 🧠
- Match Prediction 🔮
- Dream11 Tips 💰
1. Match Context 🏆 (RR vs MI)
A must-win game for RR (8th) to keep playoff hopes alive against MI (3rd), who are on a 5-match winning streak.
Recent Form:
- RR: WLLLL (Only 1 win in last 5)
- MI: WWWWW (Dominant performances)
2. Team News & Injuries 🚑
RR:
- Sanju Samson OUT (side strain) – Riyan Parag to captain.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14-year-old prodigy) retains place after 38-ball 💯 vs GT.
MI:
- Jasprit Bumrah returns after personal leave.
- Corbin Bosch vs Mitchell Santner selection dilemma.
3. Head-to-Head Stats 📊
| Stat | RR | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15-16 | 16 |
| In Jaipur | 6-2 (RR dominant) | 2 (RR dominant) |
| Last Meet | RR won by 9 wickets (2024) |
Key Trend: RR have won last 5 home games vs MI.
4. Key Players ⭐
RR:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 426 runs @152 SR (2 centuries vs MI).
- Jofra Archer: 12 wickets @6.8 econ (vs MI).
- Sandeep Sharma: 5/18 vs MI last year.
MI:
- Suryakumar Yadav: 427 runs @169 SR.
- Rohit Sharma: 76*, 70 in last 3 innings.
- Bumrah + Boult: Combined 25 wickets this season.
5. Pitch & Toss Impact 🌱
- Pitch: Batting-friendly (Avg 1st inn: 170) but slows later.
- Toss: 65% teams chase successfully here.
- Dew Factor: Moderate (2nd innings advantage).
Our toss prediction suggests field first.
6. Tactical Analysis 🧠
RR’s Chance:
✅ Sandeep Sharma vs Rohit (5 dismissals in 12 T20s).
✅ Jaiswal’s powerplay dominance (175 SR vs MI).
MI’s Edge:
✅ Bumrah vs Hetmyer (3 dismissals, 20 runs in 15 balls).
✅ SKY’s middle-over carnage (200+ strike rate overs 7-15).
7. Match Prediction 🔮(RR vs MI)
Likely Scenarios:
- RR bats first: 180-195 (Jaiswal/Suryavanshi key).
- MI bats first: 190-210 (SKY/Rohit anchor).
Final Verdict: MI (60% chance) due to form & bowling depth, but RR strong at home.
8. Dream11 Tips 💰
Best Picks:
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
- Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
- Differential: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR)
Full Fantasy 11 guide with powerplay/death-over specialists.
