In what promises to be a riveting encounter, the Mumbai Indians will clash with the Rajasthan Royals at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 1st, 2024, at 7:30 PM IST. With Mumbai Indians languishing at the bottom of the points table, having failed to secure a victory in their two outings, and the Rajasthan Royals comfortably positioned at third place with two wins from two matches, the stage is set for an enthralling showdown.

Mumbai Indians find themselves in a precarious position, occupying the ninth spot on the points table, having failed to register a single point in their two matches. In contrast, the Rajasthan Royals have been in impressive form, securing four points from two matches and currently holding the third position.

Match Details

Rajasthan Royals have emerged as one of the unbeaten sides in the IPL 2024 season so far. They kicked off their campaign with a convincing 20-run victory against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur. In their subsequent match, they displayed grit and determination to overcome the challenge posed by Delhi Capitals in a closely contested encounter.

Riyan Parag has been a standout performer for the Rajasthan Royals, showcasing his batting prowess with remarkable consistency. With 127 runs to his name in just two matches, at an impressive average of 127 and a strike rate of 171.62, Parag has been instrumental in the Royals' success. His form will be crucial for Rajasthan as they aim to continue their winning streak against Mumbai Indians.

MI vs RR : Head to Head Stats

Mumbai Indians (MI) Probable Playing XI

Ishan Kishan (wk)
Rohit Sharma
Naman Dhir
Tilak Varma
Hardik Pandya (c)
Tim David
Gerald Coetzee
Shams Mulani
Piyush Chawla
Jasprit Bumrah
Kwena Maphaka

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Probable Playing XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jos Buttler
Sanju Samson (c & wk)
Riyan Parag
Shimron Hetmyer
Dhruv Jurel
Ravichandran Ashwin
Trent Boult
Yuzvendra Chahal
Sandeep Sharma
Avesh Khan

On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have endured a challenging start to their IPL 2024 campaign. They suffered a narrow defeat against Gujarat Titans in their opening match, followed by a disappointing loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their second outing. With key players failing to deliver, Mumbai Indians will be eager to turn their fortunes around in front of their home crowd.

Fantasy Picks

Mumbai Indians (MI) : Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah

Rajasthan Royals (RR) : Jos Buttler, Yashashvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag

Hardik Pandya's leadership decisions have come under scrutiny, particularly his handling of star bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Pandya's underuse of Bumrah has raised eyebrows, especially after Bumrah's expensive spell in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With Mumbai Indians desperate for a win, Pandya will be under pressure to make astute decisions and lead by example.

In contrast, Rajasthan Royals have shown resilience and tactical acumen under the captaincy of Sanju Samson. Samson's shrewd bowling changes and strategic decisions have been commendable, contributing to the team's success in defending totals effectively.

Injuries and Concerns

While Rajasthan Royals have no major fitness concerns, Mumbai Indians will be sweating over the availability of Suryakumar Yadav, who has missed the first two games due to a sports hernia surgery. His absence has been felt in Mumbai's batting lineup, and his return will be eagerly awaited by the team management.

As both teams gear up for a high-stakes encounter, all eyes will be on Wankhede Stadium as Mumbai Indians seek redemption and Rajasthan Royals aim to maintain their unbeaten run. With star players in prime form and captaincy dynamics in focus, fans can expect a thrilling contest between two formidable sides vying for supremacy in the IPL 2024 season.

Mumbai Indians (MI) Full Squad

Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Dewald Brevis, Piyush Chawla, Shreyas Gopal, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shams Mulani, Romario Shepherd, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Arjun Tendulkar, Nuwan Thushara, Luke Wood, Luke Wood, Kwena Maphaka, Naman Dhir, Shivalik Sharma

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Full Squad

Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Kunal Singh Rathore, Abid Mushtaq, Ravichandran Ashwin (vc), Donovan Ferreira, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen