Rohit Sharma | Source: X.com
The 38th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will be played between hosts Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at Sawai Maan Singh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Royals are currently the table-toppers, having played appreciable cricket in all three departments of the game. Irrespective of the conditions, be it home or away, RR has emerged victorious. RR has played 7 games and won 6 of them.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, are placed in the 6th position in the table. Mumbai Indians have won games from tough situations, but some of their lost games saw them falter at crunch moments and struggle to adapt well under pressure. MI has won 3 games out of the 7 played.
Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, and Riyan Parag have finally fired consistently and are among the top run-getters. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s form is a problem, but despite his non-performance, they have delivered, which is their biggest advantage. Rajasthan Royals’ bowling was taken for a ride in the last game against KKR, but overall they have been pretty solid as a unit.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, are facing what the current Indian team faces: an extraordinary top 3, while the middle order is yet to deliver, barring some exceptions. Jasprit Bumrah is carrying their bowling unit this season with very little support from the other end.
Sawai Maan Singh Stadium Analysis
The wicket here is a neutral one, helping spinners decently, but if batsmen spend a good amount of time at the crease, a big inning is guaranteed. The recent games held here have seen RR’s batting lineup doing well on this pitch.
MI vs RR Top Three Players You Can pick in your Fantasy Team
1. Trent Boult
Trent Boult | Source: X.com
Trent Boult has been out of form in the last few matches, but his form against MI is incredible. When both teams last met at Wankhede, Boult ended the match with an incredible powerplay spell, taking three quick wickets at the top, resulting in MI making a low score.
2. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma in Action | Source: X.com
Rohit Sharma has finally turned up well for MI as a batsman this season. After scoring a century against CSK, he looked in great touch in the last game against PBKS too. Rohit will be key in how MI tackles the threat of RR’s pace bowling attack in the powerplay. Rohit has scored 297 runs in 7 matches.
3. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah | Source: X.com
Jasprit Bumrah has carried MI’s bowling unit throughout this tournament so far. Whenever there’s a partnership, Hardik turns to Bumrah, and Bumrah has not disappointed. Jasprit Bumrah has kept hold of the Purple Cap in IPL 2024 with his 13 wickets from seven innings.
RR vs MI Differential Picks
Jos Buttler (RR)
Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
Nandre Burger (RR)
