The mighty Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 38 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday. Winning six out of seven games, RR currently top the IPL 2024 standings. MI, on the other hand, are placed sixth in the IPL 2024 standings with only six points on the board. The last time these two sides met on April 1 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, RR had won comfortably by six wickets.
Ahead of this western derby, we take a look at the predicted XIs for both sides.
RR predicted XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rajasthan’s left-handed batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal is likely to open the innings against Mumbai. The explosive batsman has not been among the runs in IPL 2024 and has scored only 121 runs at an average of 145.78 in seven matches.
jos buttler
England white-ball captain Jos Buttler has been one of the late starters in IPL 2024. This aggressive opening batsman has scored 250 runs in six matches, which also includes two match-winning centuries. Buttler will look to continue his purple patch against MI.
Sanju Samson (captain and wicketkeeper)
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has been in great form this season. With a remarkable average of 55.20 and strike rate of 155.05, the right-handed batsman has already scored 276 runs in seven matches.
Riyan Parag
RR’s top run-scorer this season, Riyan Parag, has scored 318 runs in seven matches. The powerful batsman boasts of an impressive batting average of 63.60 as well as a strike rate of 161.42 in IPL 2024. Parag will aim to continue his solid performance against MI.
Shimron Hetmyer
Shimron Hetmyer has played a key role for RR this season, including a match-winning inning of 27* off 10 balls against Punjab Kings. With a strike rate of 194.44, Hetmyer will be keen to build on his previous innings while playing against MI.
rovman powell
West Indies T20I captain Rovman Powell brings more firepower to RR’s batting lineup. The Caribbean has scored 37 runs at the end of the innings in two matches at a strike rate of 205.55.
Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel, one of the shining stars for RR last year, has been struggling to score runs this season. The right-handed batsman has scored only 50 runs in five innings at an average of 119.04. Dhruv will be ready to contribute against Mumbai.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin’s all-round skills make him important for any team. With over 170 IPL wickets over the years, Ashwin has also scored 53 runs in three innings this year.
trent bolt
Kiwi fast bowler Trent Boult will open with the ball for RR against MI. His knack of striking early in the powerplay makes him a valuable asset to any team and he will be aiming to add to his seven-wicket haul in as many matches this season.
Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan has played an important role in RR’s pace battery this year. He has performed well mainly in slog overs and has taken seven wickets in seven matches while bowling in pressure situations.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal has been leading Rajasthan’s bowling unit this season. With 12 wickets in seven matches, Chahal is one of the leading wicket-takers in IPL 2024.
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MI predicted XI
Rohit Sharma
Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has made a good start to IPL 2024. The star opening batsman has scored 297 runs in seven innings this season, including an unbeaten 105 against Chennai Super Kings. His form will be crucial for MI’s success against RR on Monday.
Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper)
Flamboyant batsman Ishan Kishan has struggled at the top of the order so far. Ishan, who has scored only 192 runs in seven matches, has struggled to find rhythm with the bat. The southpaw will be looking for a successful innings against RR.
Suryakumar Yadav
MI are back to winning ways after their talisman Suryakumar Yadav joined the Mumbai camp. This dynamic batsman has scored 130 runs in four matches at an average of 171.05.
Tilak Verma
Tilak Verma has been one of the consistent performers for Mumbai since his IPL debut. The left-handed batsman has scored 208 runs in seven innings this season at a strike rate of 154.07.
Hardik Pandya (Captain)
Mumbai Indians’ new captain Hardik Pandya has failed to convert his fast start into big scores this year. The right-handed batsman has scored only 141 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 146.87.
tim david
Australian explosive batsman Tim David was seen faltering on slow pitches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. The Singapore-born cricketer has scored 142 runs in seven matches this season and will be looking to come up big against RR.
Romario Shepherd
MI’s bowling all-rounder Romario Shepherd played a match-winning innings against DC. The Caribbean hard-hitter has a strike rate of 280, he is batting at No. 7 for MI this season and could prove effective in Jaipur on Monday.
mohammad nabi
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has played only four matches this season. His right-arm off-spin can prove fatal against RR’s Yashasvi Jaiswal in the powerplay overs.
Gerald Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee, the young and promising fast bowler from South Africa, has been a regular starter for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024. Coetzee has taken 12 wickets in seven matches at an average of 9.92.
Shreyas Gopal
Karnataka leg spinner Shreyas Gopal has taken three wickets in as many matches for MI this year. Gopal’s all-round ability makes him an important cog in Mumbai’s starting eleven.
Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai Indians’ fast bowling leader Jasprit Bumrah has once again performed well this year. With an impressive economy of 5.96, Bumrah has scalped 13 wickets in seven matches and is currently the Purple Cap holder.
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