Date: May 1, 2025
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Time: 7:30 PM IST
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Match Overview

Match 50 of IPL 2025 will see Rajasthan Royals hosting Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The Royals are coming off a morale-boosting 8-wicket win over Gujarat Titans, thanks to a historic century from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. That win ended their five-match losing streak and kept their faint playoff hopes alive. RR currently sit 8th in the table with 6 points and a negative NRR of -0.349.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have made a sensational comeback in the league. After languishing near the bottom of the table, MI have now won five consecutive games and climbed to second place. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, the team looks well-balanced and hungry to lock in a top-two finish.

Pitch Report: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Expect a batting-friendly surface with good bounce and pace, especially early on. The hard pitch with some grass allows batters to play freely, though bowlers must be disciplined during the powerplay. Dew is likely to play a major role in the second innings, making it tougher for bowlers to grip the ball. Historically, chasing teams have had more success here, winning 39 out of 60 games.

Head-to-Head Record: RR vs MI

• Total Matches Played: 29
   
• RR Wins: 14
   
• MI Wins: 15
   
• Ties/No Results: 0
   

Their last encounter was on April 22, 2024, and the rivalry has remained evenly matched over the years.

Probable Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak
Impact Player: Shubham Dubey

Mumbai Indians (MI):
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma
Impact Player: Jasprit Bumrah

Players to Watch

Best Batter Prediction – Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR):
Jaiswal has been in sublime form with 426 runs in 10 matches, including four 50+ scores in his last five innings. Currently 4th in the Orange Cap race, he's expected to anchor RR's innings once again.

Best Bowler Prediction – Hardik Pandya (MI):
Hardik has picked up 12 wickets in 9 matches and is MI's second-best bowler this season. At this venue, he has a decent record and could be vital with both the ball and his captaincy.

Match Prediction

With MI in hot form and RR showing signs of a comeback, this promises to be a high-stakes thriller. Rajasthan’s home advantage and recent momentum make them dangerous, but Mumbai’s current consistency and all-round depth may give them the edge.