The 5-times IPLchampions Mumbai Indians have once again started their campaign on a losing note against DC. Rajasthan Royals on the other hand bulldozed SRH in Pune in a one-sided contest. With both sides on different sides of the plane, all eyes will be on how the two teams fare against each other in Saturday’s first match of the doubleheader. Experts have called out MI’s bowling unit to be weaker compared to most teams, while their experienced star-studded batting line-up remains their core strength.
Rajasthan on the other hand looks a more complete side, with a solid top-order, 2 premier spinners, and a fiery pace attack spearheaded by Trent Boult. Rohit Sharma will eye for their first win of this season but RR will be a stiff challenge for them. Unlike night games, dew will not be a factor in MI vs RR clash and thereby one can expect a cracker of a game ahead.
Match Details
| Match | MI vs RR, 9th Match, Indian Premier League 2022 |
| Date | Saturday, April 02, 2022 |
| Time | 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar |
MI vs RR: DY Patil Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch plays even for both batters and bowlers. Spinners will definitely come into the game in the middle overs while batters will aim to first settle down before taking any major risk. Since it is a day game, teams will look to bat first.
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Weather Forecast
Clear sunny skies with no chance of rain are expected. The mean temperature will be around 33‎‎°C and humidity will be close to 48%.
MI vs RR: Head to Head
The Royals have squared off against MI on 24 occasions and have won 11 matches. MI had the edge for them in 13 encounters while one game ended in no result. In IPL 2021, MI outclassed RR in both the matches of the league stage. Sanju Samson and his brigade will henceforth be upbeat to come back strong against them this season.
MI vs RR Dream 11 Top Picks
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson is amongst IPL’s greatest discoveries for Indian cricket. From a promising prodigy to now a bona fide gamechanger, His ability to adjust to situations of the game makes him the kingpin of the side. He smashed a 27-ball 55 and bagged the Player of the Match award as well.
Prasidh Krishna
The young speedster is taking huge strides in his career as his growth as a fast bowler has left all cricket fans in awe. His raw pace and ability to swing upfront make batter’s lives hard in the powerplay. In the last match against SRH, Krishna bowled an unforgettable spell of 2-16 as he was totally unplayable in his first 3 overs. RR will hope that their new recruit bolsters their chances of a stellar season in IPL 15.
Ishan Kishan
The swashbuckling southpaw is in blistering form with the bat. His 48 ball 81 might not have come in a winning cause but will surely give him a lot of confidence for the upcoming matches. A gritty player against both spin and pace, Kishan will be a key player to watch out for against RR’s lethal bowling attack.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For MI vs RR
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Devdutt Paddikal
- All-rounders: Riyan Parag
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Sanju Samson
- Vice-Captain: Ishan Kishan
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For MI vs RR
- Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Devdutt Paddikal
- All-rounders: Riyan Parag
- Bowlers: Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Ishan Kishan
- Vice-Captain: Prasidh Krishna
MI vs RR Probable XI
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Tim David, Daniel Sams, Murugan Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Tymal Mills, Basil Thampi
Rajasthan Royals : Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Nathan Coulter-Nile/ James Neesham, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
In spite of what the records might say, Rajasthan Royals will definitely have an upper hand against MI in this contest. To restrict the star-studded batting lineup of RR will be a daunting task for Bumrah and co. However, if the big guns of MI fire at the right time, it will not be a surprise in case the match goes down the wire.
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