Mighty Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on a healing Mumbai Indians (MI) side in Match 38 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday. Having won six games out of seven, RR are currently leading the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, MI are placed sixth in the IPL 2024 standings with only six points on the board. The last time when both these sides met at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 1, RR grabbed a comfortable win by six wickets.
Ahead of this Western derby, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.
RR Predicted XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rajasthan’s left-handed batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is likely to open the innings against Mumbai. The explosive batter hasn’t been among the runs in IPL 2024 having scored only 121 runs in seven matches at 145.78.
Jos Buttler
England’s white-ball skipper Jos Buttler has been one of the late starters in the IPL 2024. The hard-hitting opener has smashed 250 runs in six matches, including two match-winning centuries. Buttler will look to carry his purple patch against MI.
Sanju Samson (captain and wicketkeeper)
Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson has been in sensational form this season. With a remarkable average of 55.20 and a strike rate of 155.05, the right-hander has already amassed 276 runs in seven matches.
Riyan Parag
RR’s top run-scorer this season, Riyan Parag has smashed 318 runs in seven matches. The powerful batter boasts 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 performances against MI.
Shimron Hetmyer
Shimron Hetmyer has played important cameos for RR this season, including a match-winning 10-ball 27* against Punjab Kings. With a strike rate of 194.44, Hetmyer will be eager to build on his previous knocks when he plays against MI.
Rovman Powell
West Indies’ T20I skipper Rovman Powell brings more firepower to RR’s batting lineup. Striking at 205.55, the Caribbean has hit 37 runs in two matches at the backend of the innings.
Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel, one of the shining lights for RR last year, has been struggling to score runs this season. The right-hander has only scored 50 runs in five innings at 119.04. Dhruv will be gearing up to contribute against Mumbai.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin’s all-round skills make him an asset to any team. With more than 170 IPL scalps over the years, Ashwin has also scored 53 runs in three innings this year.
Trent Boult
Kiwi pacer Trent Boult would open proceedings with the ball for RR against MI. His knack for striking early in the powerplay makes him a valuable asset to any team and he will be targeting to add to his seven wickets in as many matches this season.
Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan has played a pivotal role in RR’s pace battery this year. He has predominantly delivered in the slog overs, having taken seven wickets in seven matches while bowling in pressure situations.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is leading Rajasthan’s bowling unit this season. With 12 wickets in seven games, Chahal is one of the highest wicket-takers in the IPL 2024.
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Kuldeep Sen
MI Predicted XI
Rohit Sharma
Former Mumbai Indians’ skipper Rohit Sharma has had a decent start to the IPL 2024. The star opening batter 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 batter Ishan Kishan has struggled in the top order so far. Having scored only 192 runs in seven matches, Ishan has struggled to find a rhythm with the bat. The southpaw will be looking for a breakthrough knock against RR.
Suryakumar Yadav
MI have got back to winning ways since their talisman, Suryakumar Yadav, has joined the Mumbai camp. The swashbuckling batter has smashed 130 runs in four matches at 171.05.
Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma has been one of the consistent performers for Mumbai since his IPL debut. The southpaw has scored 208 runs in seven innings this season at a strike rate of 154.07.
Hardik Pandya (captain)
Mumbai Indians’ new skipper Hardik Pandya has failed to convert quick starts into big scores this year. The right-hander has scored only 141 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 146.87.
Tim David
Australian explosive batter Tim David looked stuttering on the slow tracks against SunRisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. The Singapore-born cricketer has accumulated 142 runs in seven matches this season and will look to go big against RR.
Romario Shepherd
MI’s bowling all-rounder Romario Shepherd produced a match-winning knock against DC. The Caribbean hard-hitter has a strike rate of 280, batting at No.7 for MI this season and could prove effective in Jaipur on Monday.
Mohammad Nabi
Afghanistan all-rounder, Mohammad Nabi, has only played four matches this season. His right-arm off-spin could play lethal against RR’s Yashasvi Jaiswal in the powerplay overs.
Gerald Coetzee
The young and promising fast bowler from South Africa, Gerald Coetzee, has been a regular starter for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024. Coetzee has scalped 12 wickets in seven matches at 9.92.
Shreyas Gopal
Karnataka leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal has delivered with three wickets in as many matches for MI this year. Gopal’s all-round abilities make him a vital cog in Mumbai’s starting XI.
Jasprit Bumrah
MI pace bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has once again delivered the goods this year. At an impressive economy of 5.96, Bumrah has bagged 13 wickets in seven matches and is currently the purple cap holder.
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Akash Madhwal
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