Mumbai Indians tend to get off slowly during IPL seasons and in order to have any impact, they must build some serious momentum before the crux of their campaign begins. Now could be their chance.
Rajasthan Royals enter this match off two thrilling matches thanks to Jos Buttler’s brilliant batsmanship and have an experienced new-ball bowler like Sandeep Sharma as their new-ball threat.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Mumbai Indians Vs Rajasthan Royals Standings.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians have yet to claim their inaugural win of this season and will look to avoid another defeat against Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium on Monday. After only winning one out of 12 matches so far, they need some momentum if they wish to qualify for playoffs.
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, are looking to secure a spot in the top four after reeling off three consecutive wins and coming away unscathed against Delhi Capitals at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA on Sunday night by winning by 20 runs.
Since 2018, these teams have competed in 12 matches against each other with RR claiming five victories to just two victories for MI. When these sides met last time in Jaipur, it was an exciting game dominated by Rajasthan Royals (RR), who triumphed by six wickets after batting first and compiling an impressive total of 212 runs off 35 overs; Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson each scored more than 100 runs while Yashasvi Jaiswal led with an outstanding total of 124 runs before MI had begun poorly at 20/4 within 4 overs but were rescued by Hardik Pandya’s 34 and Tilak Verma 32 resistance; finally Yuzvendra Chahal’s bowling power enabled RR to close the gap and win with 27 balls left!
RR will look to continue their dominance at Sawai Mansingh Stadium against Mumbai Indians. Their star batsmen have combined for 1,377 runs at an average of 167.3, while bowlers have secured an incredible total of 79 wickets!
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the table with 16 points after 11 matches, followed by Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings with 14 and 13. SRH lost to Delhi Capitals on Sunday but remain fourth based on an inferior net run rate; Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore both won one game this season respectively in their bottom four spots.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals (RR) have had an excellent start to the 2024 Indian Premier League campaign and will look to extend that success with a victory against Mumbai Indians on Thursday evening. By winning this match-up, Mumbai Indians could keep pace with Rajasthan Royals while maintaining their lead on points in the table.
The Royals boast an impressive track record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, having won five of their previous seven matches against MI at that venue. Jos Buttler leads with 590 runs while MI’s Suryakumar Yadav tops that list with 414 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah has been impressive with seven wickets in four games this season for Rajasthan Royals while Yuzvendra Chahal, Dhawal Kulkarni, Riyan Parag, Yuzvendra Chahal and Yuzvendra Chahal have also provided outstanding bowling performance for Royals this season. Parag has proven himself an asset this year and will look to add even more runs before the playoffs arrive.
Last season, the Royals experienced an extremely poor start and were languishing near the bottom half of the table after 10 matches. But thanks to a fantastic performance in Eliminator against KKR – their bowlers dominated all game long while Buttler and Powell provided superb batting support – they eventually managed to make it back into playoff contention and make history!
Although their final group game against Kolkata Knight Riders was cut short due to rain, Rajasthan Royals still finished with 17 points and secured second place with their superior net run rate over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their victory in the Eliminator was their first since 2008 and they will aim for repeat success this season.
Both teams are in great form, but this game will depend on which batsmen step up to the plate. With so many big-hitting batsmen available to both sides, both will likely score plenty of runs; the winner will be determined by who can remain composed under pressure-packed situations – this is something Royals excel at and will use it as an edge in this matchup.
IPL 2024
The Indian Premier League has proven itself one of the most competitive tournaments around and its early weeks of play have been riveting. Mumbai Indians, after an initial slow start, will look to rebound when taking on Rajasthan Royals on Monday at Wankhede Stadium. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals (RR) is in good form and would love to continue its win streak against MI.
Since 2004, MI and RR have met 29 times in IPL history, with MI winning 15 out of those encounters. There have been some exciting encounters between these rivals over time – such as earlier this year when RR beat MI by six wickets at Wankhede Stadium – and cricket fans are anticipating yet another riveting battle between these teams.
Both teams will look to enhance their performances on the field with some key players out injured, particularly with some batsmen having performed so strongly for KKR while some key Royals batsmen have struggled. It is crucial that bettors consider this factor before making their predictions about this matchup.
Though the Royals’ bowling unit has been performing admirably, they still face several issues that need addressing. Their inconsistent batting is particularly noteworthy and require significant work before they can compete with top teams.
On the other hand, MI have had an encouraging start to their season but have yet to secure their first win of 2018. Under new captain Hardik Pandya’s guidance they are still searching for their first victory, yet Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock have performed admirably as opening partners, but more consistency must be found within their batting in order to be contenders for title contention. Furthermore their death bowling needs improvement as its performance in initial games was inconsistent.
Match 14
Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians have met 30 times since its inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League began in 2008. Rajasthan Royals have won 14 games outright while Mumbai Indians won 15 matches, one ending in a draw. Now these teams will meet once more this season after an entertaining draw earlier in the campaign – both teams possess strong squads but it appears likely that Rajasthan Royals may possess superior equipment to put pressure on their opponent.
Rajasthan Royals have taken an impressive six wins in seven matches this season to sit atop of the points table and will look to continue this momentum when they face winless Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Monday.
RR outlasted Delhi Capitals in their last match thanks to an impressive bowling effort and superb innings by Riyan Parag. MI’s season started off poorly when they lost to Gujarat Titans before conceding an IPL record 277 against Sunrisers Hyderabad despite an admirable batting performance from Steve Smith and David Warner.
The Royals have shown their potential in both of their opening matches, and their batting could present Mumbai with a formidable challenge. Their middle and lower order batsmen have been scoring frequently while death bowlers have performed effectively; yet, their top of the order options remain limited, which will be an issue during this matchup.
Royals batsmen Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been their standout performers so far this season, but will need further support to remain competitive against rival teams. Avesh Khan has been excellent thus far this season; Sandeep Sharma needs to play more prominently if they wish to keep pace with Mumbai batsmen; spinners will also need to put in hard efforts against Mumbai batsmen and keep them off balance.