Mumbai Indians will be banking on the return of skipper Hardik Pandya as they look to return to form against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL clash on Tuesday.Pandya missed MI’s previous game due to illness, a setback that proved costly in the six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals. His absence not only deprived the team of his all-round talent but also forced a reshuffle in the team composition. With Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as stand-in captain, MI struggled to find balance, especially with the ball.The bowling unit looked restless with Corbin Bosch proving expensive, while Jasprit Bumrah remained economical but has yet to take a wicket this season. Mitchell Santner has been a bright spot in spin, but the overall attack will need to improve significantly.MI face a tough challenge against the Royals who have hit the ground running this season. Rajasthan’s top order has been particularly impressive, with Yashvi Jaiswal and youngster Vibhu Suryavanshi providing an explosive opening, while Dhruv Jural has added strength in the middle. Captain Ryan Parag led the way brilliantly, especially in difficult moments.Their bowling unit has also delivered, with Ravi Bishnoi emerging as a key wicket-taker and Tushar Deshpande impressing at the death.
RR vs. MI Head to head
- Total Matches Played: 30
- Rajasthan Royals: 14
- Mumbai Indians: 16
RR vs MI: Pitch report
Guwahati has shown early support for fast bowlers this season, especially in cloudy conditions. In the only game here so far, Chennai Super Kings were bowled out for 127, with early moisture-aided seam movement, before Rajasthan Royals chased it down comfortably.Similar conditions are expected, with rain forecast in the afternoon and clear skies later. In the powerplay, the new ball can offer swing and seam, making the early overs crucial. As the pitch dries, batting should become easier, with the dew helping teams chase in the lights.
RR vs MI: Predicted XIs
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI: Vibhu Suryavanshi, Yashvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jural (wicket), Ryan Parag (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Berger, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar DeshpandeImpact Sub: Sandeep SharmaMumbai Indians Prediction XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wicket), Tilak Verma, Surya Kumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (captain), Sheriff Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Mayank MarkandeImpact Sub: Jaspreet Bumrah
RR vs MI: Guwahati Weather Update
Mostly cloudy conditions are expected, with light rain in the morning and thunderstorms in parts in the afternoon. The temperature is likely to reach 29 degrees Celsius. By evening, skies should become partly cloudy, although there is a chance of thunderstorms late at night, with temperatures dropping to around 19C.During match hours, conditions look relatively stable, with partly cloudy skies and only a 10 percent chance of rain.
RR vs MI: Live Streaming Details
The RR vs MI clash will be played at Bursapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be telecast on Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
RR vs MI squads
Rajasthan Royals: Ryan Prag (C), Dhruv Jural, Donovan Ferreira, Luan Dray Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Prala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vibhu Suryavanshi, Yashvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Arvi, K Nandeep Argar, Jofra Argar, K. Ravi Bishnoi and Sandeep Sharma.Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Danish Muller, Robin Munns (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sheriff Rutherford, Rohit Sharma, Surya Kumar Yadav, Atharva Ankulekar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Naman San Dhark, Shorter, Mayank Rawat, Naman San Dhark, Mayank Ashwini Kumar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohammad Izhar, Raghu Sharma.
