Sandeep Sharma | Source: X.com
Match number 38 of IPL 2024 is to be played between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on 22nd April, Monday.
Rajasthan Royals have won 6 out of 7 matches this year and they are on the top of the points table. They won their last match against KKR by 2 wickets.
Mumbai Indians have won 3 out of 7 matches so far. They won their last match against DC by 9 runs.
Jos Buttler Hits Form
Jos Buttler | Source: X.com
Jos Buttler’s start to the IPL 2024 was quite poor. He had 35 runs in the first three innings before smashing a century against RCB, which was followed by another century against KKR two matches later.
Although Buttler’s opening partner Jaiswal has struggled for runs, he has scored just 121 runs at an average of 17 this season.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s Poor Form with the Ball
Ravichandran Ashwin | Source: X.com
Ashwin with the bat has 53 runs in 3 innings this season, but his returns with the ball have been poor. In 6 innings, he has only taken 1 wicket, and his economy rate is around 9 runs per over this season.
RR will need him to step up with the ball going forward in the tournament.
Sandeep Sharma Could Return
Sandeep Sharma, who has missed a few matches for RR due to his injury, is now expected to be back in the XI. He might replace Kuldeep Sen.
Nandre Burger can also be expected to make a comeback in the team, possibly replacing Rovman Powell.
Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing 11 vs Mumbai Indians
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell/Nandre Burger, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player – Jos Buttler
