The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host the in-form Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 50 of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday, May 1. With the tournament entering its business end, both sides are eager to collect valuable points to solidify their playoff ambitions. RR come into this clash riding high on a morale-boosting win over the Gujarat Titans.
Chasing a daunting 210, they made it look easy, romping home in just 16 overs—thanks to a jaw-dropping 35-ball century from young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. That win not only ended their five-match losing streak but also reignited a faint hope of playoff qualification. With just 3 wins in 10 games, RR are languishing at eighth on the points table, but momentum could be a game-changer.
MI, meanwhile, are peaking at the right time. Their thumping 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants was their fifth straight win. With Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav delivering half-centuries and a bowling unit that bundled out LSG for 161, MI are currently second on the table with 6 wins from 10 matches.
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A win here could see them climb to the top spot. Historically, there’s been little to separate these two. In 30 encounters, MI have edged RR with 15 wins to 14, while one match ended in a no result. With form, momentum, and playoff pressure in the mix, this promises to be a blockbuster contest between two determined sides.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Sanju Samson has returned to training after recovering from a side strain, participating in warm-up drills and knocking the ball around. However, despite signs of progress, the Rajasthan Royals skipper is unlikely to be risked for Thursday’s clash against Mumbai Indians.
One player who will be under the spotlight is Sandeep Sharma. The experienced pacer has a stellar record against MI, notably claiming five wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in their previous encounter. His dominance over key MI batters—dismissing Rohit Sharma five times and Suryakumar Yadav four times—makes him a crucial weapon in the powerplay.
Probable XII: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Akash Madhwal/Shubham Dubey
Mumbai Indians (MI)
RR’s biggest concern lies in the death overs. Their finishing woes are likely to be tested again by Jasprit Bumrah, who has consistently outsmarted Shimron Hetmyer. In 15 balls faced, Hetmyer has fallen to Bumrah thrice, managing just 20 runs. Bumrah’s accuracy and pace make him a major threat at the back end of the innings.
Probable XII: Ryan Rickleton (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi (c), Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Will Jacks, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal (c), Rohit Sharma (vc), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Will Jacks, Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer, Trent Boult
