RR vs MI Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 50th Match of IPL 2025

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We’re officially in the crunch stage of IPL 2025. With most teams having hit the 10-game mark, the league table is starting to separate the real contenders from the rest. That said, there are still a few sides stuck in the middle — teams that have shown flashes of brilliance but haven’t been able to string consistent performances together. Rajasthan Royals are a prime example. 

On paper, RR’s 3-7 record looks rough. But scratch the surface, and there’s more to the story. They’ve lost at least four matches in the final over, and their recent trio of failed run-chases gave off the feeling their season was slipping away. Then came Vaibhav Suryavanshi — and everything changed. 

The 14-year-old prodigy lit up the tournament with a jaw-dropping 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans — the fastest ever by an Indian and second-fastest in IPL history. That one innings didn’t just win a game; it injected fresh belief into a team that desperately needed it. Now, Suryavanshi and RR gear up for their biggest test yet — a showdown with the red-hot Mumbai Indians, who are riding a five-match winning streak. But this one’s at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, where the Royals suddenly look like a team reborn. With their backs against the wall and every game now a must-win, RR might just have enough spark left to halt Mumbai’s momentum. 

Head-to-Head: RR vs MI - Who Holds the Advantage?

The head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) has been evenly matched over the years, RR win 14 match and MI wins 15 out of their 30 encounters. Additionally, 1 matches ended without a result, highlighting the competitive nature of this rivalry.

However, in the last 5 meetings, Rajasthan Royals have had the upper hand, winning 3 of those matches, while Mumbai Indians managed 2 victories. This recent dominance gives RR a slight psychological advantage heading into their next clash in IPL 2025.

With key players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Riyan Parag, MI has looked in great form recently. MI will be aiming to level the scores and break Gujarat’s winning streak in their next encounter. The competition is sure to be intense, with both teams hungry for a crucial win in their IPL 2025 campaign.

Total Matches Played: 30

RR Wins: 14

MI Wins: 15

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 1

Despite RR having the firepower of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag and Hetymer, MI's all-around strength and explosive players Hardik Pandya and Corbin Bosch them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle, with both sides frequently trading blows in IPL clashes.

Recent Forms of Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants:

RR: W L L L L L

MI: W W W W W 

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, RR might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led byVaibhaw Suryavanshi, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag and Hetmaire, and Dhruve Jurel but MI's balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Aden Washington Hardik Pandya and Corbin Bosch make them a formidable opponent. Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest. 

Injury Update:

Yes, Sanju Samson may be not available due to Abdominal Injury.

RR vs GT Match, Date, Time, & Venue: 

Match: RR vs MI 50th Match of IPL 2025

Date: 1 May 2025

Time: 7:30 PM

Stadium: Sawai Mansingh Stadium  

Location: Jaipur

RR vs GT Match Pitch Report:     

The iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has been a key IPL venue since 2008, offering a pitch that has consistently provided exciting contests between bat and ball. As the venue for numerous thrilling IPL matches, SMS Stadium has become renowned for its balanced surface, which slightly favours chasing teams. In the 57 IPL matches played here, 37 have been won by teams batting second, giving chasing sides a 65% success rate.

The pitch at SMS Stadium offers a fair contest for both batters and bowlers. Early on, batsmen enjoy good bounce and pace, allowing them to score freely. However, as the game progresses, bowlers — particularly spinners and medium pacers — can extract valuable assistance. The pitch is known to be unpredictable, with scores fluctuating greatly. The highest team total here is 217/6 (SRH vs RR, IPL 2023), while the lowest is 59 (RR vs RCB, IPL 2023).

The average first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is around 161.5, though recent matches have seen an increase to 179.5. This trend reflects the growing emphasis on aggressive batting in modern IPL cricket. The outfield at SMS Stadium is among the largest in the IPL, making it difficult for players to clear the boundary, with more than 60% of dismissals coming from catches, many of them in the deep.

While batters can post big scores on their day, bowlers also have their say, especially with accurate lines and variations. The average runs per over at the stadium is 8.14, suggesting a competitive balance between bat and ball. IPL teams often prefer bowling first due to the surface's tendency to ease out under lights, which makes chasing more manageable. The average second-innings score stands at 148.8, further reinforcing the advantage for sides chasing targets.

IPL Stats	Value
Total Matches	60
Batting First Won	21
Bowling First Won	39
1st Innings Average Score	162
2nd Innings Average Score	149
Highest Total	217/6
Lowest Total	59/10
Highest Chased	217/6
Lowest Defended	144/6

Possible Playing 11 for RR:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma

Impact Subs: Kunal Singh Rathore, Shubham Dubey, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka

Possible playing 11 for MI:   

 Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya, Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Players: Rohit Sharma, Robin Minz, Vignesh Puthur, Karan Sharma, Reece Topley

Rajasthan Royals Key players:

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 101 (38), 16 (12), 34 (20)

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 49 (19), 74 (52), 51 (37), 75 (47), 6 (7)

Nitish Rana: 28 (22), 8 (7), 51 (28), 4* (1), 1 (3)

Dhruve Jurel: 47 (34), 6* (5), 26 (17), 5 (4)

Riyan Parag: 22 (10) + 0/30, 39 (26) + DNB, 8 (11) + 0/6, 30 (22) + 0/10, 26 (14) + 2/21

Wanindu Hasaranga: 1/30 +  1 (3),  2/31 + DNB,  1/38 + 2 (4),  0/33 + DNB, DNP

Jofra Archer: 1/32, 1/32, 2/32, 0/36, 1/30

Sandeep Sharma: 2/45, 1/55, 0/33, 0/29, 1/41

Mumbai Indians Key players:

Ryan Rickelton: 58 (32), 11 (8), 24 (19), 31 (23), 41 (25)

Rohit Sharma: 12 (5), 70 (46), 76 (45), 26 (16), 18 (12)

SuryaKumar Yadav: 54 (28), 22 (19), 68 (30), 26 (15), 40 (28)

Will Jacks: 29 (21) + DNB, 22 (19) + DNB, DNB + 0/4, 36 (26) + 2/14, 1* (1) + BNB

Hardik Pandya: 5 (7) + 0/10,  DNB + 1/31, DNB + 0/13, 21 (9) + 1/42, 2 (4) + 0/21

Deepak Chahar: 0/38, 2/12, 1/32, 1/47, 1/24

Trent Bolt: 3/20, 4/26, 0/43, 1/29, 0/21

Jaspreet Bumrah: 4/22, 1/39, 2/25, 1/21, 1/44

RR vs MI Fantasy Team:

Wicketkeepers: Dhruv Jurel, Ryan Rickelton

Batsman: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav

All-rounders: Riyan Parag, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya

Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

RR vs MI Team for Today Match:

RR vs MI Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:     

Choice 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), Suryakumar Yadav (VC)

Choice 2:  Riyan Parag (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC)

RR vs MI Fantasy Prediction Backups:   

Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Rohit Sharma, Deepak Chahar

Disclaimer:

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision

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