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Mumbai Indians
Rajasthan Royals
As the 13th match of the IPL 2024 approaches, cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
MI have dominated the recent encounters with 4 wins out of 5, leaving RR with just a solitary victory. This historical edge meets a contrasting present, as the teams have embarked on diametrically opposite trajectories this season.
RR are off to a flying start, having secured victories in both their opening matches, positioning them near the summit of the points table. Under the new leadership of Hardik Pandya, MI are seeking redemption after a disappointing start, having faced defeats in both their initial games.
The return to Wankhede Stadium is anticipated to be a morale booster for MI, while RR aims to maintain its winning momentum, banking on a combination that has delivered success thus far.
RR's aggressive top-order is known for their explosive starts, particularly at high-scoring venues like the Wankhede, making them likely to surpass 46.5 powerplay runs.
The betting tip is...
RR will score over 46.5 in the first 6 overs.
63 %
37 %
Mumbai IndiansRajasthan RoyalsMI will have to navigate without the prowess of Suryakumar Yadav, as he is expected to miss a couple more games. Amidst this setback, the spotlight turns to Tim David, whose explosive innings of 45* off 14 balls in the last meeting against RR at Wankhede demonstrated his match-winning capabilities and he looks in splendid form this time too.
Rohit Sharma has consistently provided solid starts in the current season, and his form suggests a promising fifty is on the horizon at Wankhede. Another key figure for MI is Tilak Varma, whose impressive knock of 64 off 34 in the last match underscores his potential as one of India's most exciting talents.
Captain Hardik Pandya has yet to leave his mark both as a leader and with his all-round performances. On the bowling front, Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee have each taken 3 wickets, showcasing their effectiveness. Romario Shepherd is a valuable player and a potential game-changer with his lethal all-round capabilities.
Dewald Brevis could start due to the high-scoring nature of the venue.
Predicted Lineup: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Shams Mulani, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Kwena Maphaka
Under the leadership of Samson, RR has showcased its capability to defeat any opponent in the IPL. Despite a slow start to the season, Jashasvi Jaiswal harbors potential for significant contributions, reminiscent of his stellar 124 off 62 on his last visit to Mumbai.
Jos Buttler, though his bat is yet to light up this season, has historically excelled at the Wankhede stadium. The middle order has risen to the occasion, with Samson's commanding 82 off 52 in the opener and Riyan Parag's consistent performances, including an explosive 84 off 45, bolstering the team's batting depth. Dhruv Jurel has made the most of his opportunities, maintaining a high strike rate, while Hetmyer continues to be a pivotal impact player.
The bowling department, anchored by the experienced spin duo of Ashwin and Chahal, has been notably economical. In the pace department, Boult and Avesh have mirrored this efficiency, maintaining tight lines and lengths to keep the run flow in check.
Buttler, Jaiswal, and Samson are the primary batters.
Predicted Lineup: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c, wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
MI enters this contest with a notable historical advantage, leading the head-to-head tally with 16 wins to RR's 13 suggesting a psychological edge in this rivalry. Despite RR's strong start this season and MI looking for form, Mumbai's recent record of winning 4 out of the last 5 matches against Rajasthan shows they've often had the upper hand.
The home advantage at the Wankhede, combined with the formidable form of key players like Rohit Sharma and Tim David, positions MI as the favourites. Jasprit Bumrah also has the most wickets in this fixture with a tally of 17. Expect him to excel at the Wankhede.
