Match Details
Date: April 1, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Match Preview:
The IPL carnival reaches Mumbai for the first time in 2024 as Mumbai Indians host the Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium. Both teams have had a contrasting season so far with Mumbai failing to win a single game. In contrast, Rajasthan has stitched a two-game win streak with two dominant efforts at home.
Pitch Report:
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has been known to produce some of the best batting wickets in India. Despite the venue being a batting paradise, fast bowlers have performed well, especially with the new ball as the pitch offers swing and bounce. This venue has also heavily favoured chasing teams with defending totals being a difficult task.
Team Analysis:
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians have suffered two massive losses, in games where they were the favourites. But in both these games, a few glaring tactical errors led to the defeat. MI’s bowling, led by Jasprit Bumrah, has looked decent but their performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad will certainly be a massive dent to their confidence. Similarly, Mumbai’s batting has improved with Rohit Sharma bringing his international form and the other young batters playing freely. But for the five-time champs, the all-round form of new captain Hardik Pandya will be a determining factor this season.
Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 Squad:
Rohit Sharma, Tim David, Ishan Kishan, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Suryakumar Yadav, Dewald Brevis, Piyush Chawla, Shreyas Gopal, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shams Mulani, Hardik Pandya (c), Romario Shepherd, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Shivalik Sharma, Luke Wood, Kwena Maphaka
Rajasthan Royals
Unlike the Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals have been one of the most tactically astute teams in the tournament. The 2008 champions have used the impact sub-rule in the best ways possible, resulting in some great results. Their batting has also looked great but the form of Jos Buttler will be a major concern if continues to struggle. Similarly, the RR bowling has been incredible, especially with Avesh Khan delivering in the death overs.
Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 Squad:
Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Kunal Singh Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Donovan Ferreira, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen, Abid Mushtaq, Tanush Kotian
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
Rajasthan Royals have a better chance to win this fixture and defeat Mumbai Indians to win their third straight match of IPL 2024.
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