The Rajasthan Royals will take on the Mumbai Indians in match no. 44 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The RR vs MI match will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
The Rajasthan Royals have had a good time in the tournament so far. The Sanju Samson lead team is currently second in the points table with 12 points to their name. On the contrary, the Mumbai Indians are having the worst possible tournament so far. The five-time champions have already lost 8 out of 8 games and are out of the contention for the qualifiers of this year’s IPL.
Match Details
| Match | RR vs MI, Match 44, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, April 30, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
RR vs MI: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai Pitch Report
The surface at the DY Patil ground has a pitch that bestows reasonable bounce to the bowlers but often it stays true. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 160-170 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that has help on offer for both departments.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the RR vs MI match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 35 – 28 degrees celsius.
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RR vs MI: Head to Head
Looking back at the recent matches between both these sides, the stats favour the Mumbai Indians who have won 3 out of 5 matches.
RR vs MI Dream 11 Top Pick
Jos Butler
The English wicket-keeper batsman, Jos Butler has been in a league of his own in the tournament so far, hitting centuries for fun. The current orange cap holder already has 3 centuries to his name this season along with 2 fifties and a total of 499 runs. Mumbai will pray to get him out early before he gets explosive for Rajasthan.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is another Rajasthan Royals player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the eight matches he has played. The Legbreak Googly bowler is the current highest wicket-taker of the tournament, having picked up 18 wickets in just 8 matches.
Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma is another Mumbai player who has contributed well with the bat in hand. The 19-year old has a total of 272 runs in the tournament already and is among the top youngsters in this season of the IPL.
Suryakumar Yadav
The right-handed batsman, Suryakumar Yadav from Mumbai Indians has been in a good form in this IPL so far. The 31-year old has scored 239 runs in just 6 innings and can turn out to be among the top points contributors once again.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For RR vs MI
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Butler, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan
- Batters: Tilak Verma, Shimron Hetmyer, Suryakumar Yadav
- All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Daniel Sams
- Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Jos Butler
- Vice-Captain: Ravichandran Ashwin
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For RR vs MI
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Butler, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan
- Batters: Tilak Verma, Devdutt Padikkal, Suryakumar Yadav
- All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag
- Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, Jaydev Unadkat
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Yuzvendra Chahal
- Vice-Captain: Tilak Verma
RR vs MI Probable XI
Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Daryl Mitchell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Hrithik Shokeen, Daniel Sams, Jaydev Unadkat, Riley Meredith, Jasprit Bumrah
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, the Rajasthan Royals should be expected to win the match as they look to continue their winning run. However, it will be a surprise if the Mumbai Indians can record their first win of the tournament in the RR vs MI match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
