Today, Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians are poised to battle it out in the 38th match of IPL 2024. The showdown will take place at the Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium in Jaipur.
Rajasthan currently leads the points table, having triumphed in 6 out of 7 matches this season. Meanwhile, Mumbai finds itself at the 6th spot, having secured victory in 3 out of 7 matches.
In a previous encounter this season, Rajasthan Royals secured a convincing 6-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians. Batting first, Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, managed only 125 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Rajasthan Royals comfortably chased down the target in 15.3 overs with just 4 wickets down. Mumbai will be eager to avenge this defeat in today’s match.
The head-to-head statistics between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians reveal a closely contested history. Out of the 29 IPL matches played between the two teams, Rajasthan has emerged victorious in 13 matches, while Mumbai has won 15 matches. Additionally, one match ended in a draw, highlighting the fierce competition between the two sides.
The Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium in Jaipur has proven to be favorable for teams bowling first in previous IPL encounters held at the venue. Hence, winning the toss and opting to bowl first could provide an advantage in today’s match.
On the special program CRICIT PREDICTA presented by 1XBAT, Virat Kohli’s coach Rajkumar Sharma, while talking on the pitch, said “This will be the last home match of Rajasthan Royals. The pitch of Sawai Mansingh Stadium has helped the batsmen a lot this season. However, this No team has been able to touch the 200-run mark here, but the lowest score has been 173.
In such a situation, the pitch can once again prove to be helpful for batting. On the other hand, those bowlers get success on this pitch. Know how to mix the bowling, slow balls prove to be very effective in the last over of the innings.”
The stage is set for an exhilarating encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, with both teams eager to secure a crucial victory in the IPL 2024 season.
Sunil Yash Kalra is a women’s cricket historian and founder of Indian Sports Fan.