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IPL 2025 Match 50: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians – Expert Prediction & Analysis
Jaipur, May 1, 2025 – Rajasthan Royals (RR) face Mumbai Indians (MI) in a pivotal IPL 2025 clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with RR fighting to keep playoff hopes alive and MI aiming to cement a top-two spot. Here’s our prediction, key stats, and fantasy tips for Match 50.
Match Details
- Date & Time: May 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Live Streaming: JioCinema, Star Sports
Toss & Pitch Report
- Toss Impact: Teams chasing have won 39 of 60 games (64.41%) at Jaipur, with dew aiding second innings. Expect the toss winner to bowl first. web:12,24
- Pitch Condition: Balanced, with an average first-innings score of 187 this season. Spinners grip in the middle; pacers get early seam. Scores of 180-200 are chaseable under lights. web:11,15
- Weather: Clear, 30°C, high humidity; dew likely to impact bowling in second innings.
Confirmed Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals (RR) (Sanju Samson out injured, Riyan Parag captains):
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag (C)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Sandeep Sharma
- Yudhvir Singh Charak
Impact Players: Shubham Dubey, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Tushar Deshpande, Kunal Singh Rathore web:11,22
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Rohit Sharma
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Naman Dhir
- Corbin Bosch
- Trent Boult
- Deepak Chahar
- Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Players: Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, Reece Topley, Mitchell Santner, Arjun Tendulkar
Key Players to Watch
- RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal (426 runs, 5 fifties, 152.69 SR; 283 runs vs. MI, avg. 47.16, 2 centuries) – thrives in Jaipur. web:10,16
- MI: Suryakumar Yadav (427 runs, 169.44 SR; 464 runs vs. RR, avg. 38.67) – anchors MI’s middle order. web:16,21
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
| Matches | RR Won | MI Won |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Note: RR won the last clash in Jaipur (IPL 2024) by 9 wickets, chasing 180, with Sandeep Sharma’s 5/18. MI lead overall (15-14 in 30 games). web:10,14 |
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
- MI (62% Chance): Five straight wins, superior batting depth (Suryakumar, Rohit), and Bumrah’s 9 wickets (7.50 economy) give MI the edge. Their 12 points and +0.889 NRR signal playoff form. web:8,16
- RR (38% Chance): Home advantage and spin trio (Hasaranga, Theekshana, Sandeep) suit Jaipur’s grip, but RR’s 3 wins in 10 games (6 points) and Samson’s absence weaken them. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 35-ball ton vs. GT offers hope. web:13,22
Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Must Pick: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – 546 runs in 13 Jaipur games, 104* vs. MI last year. Consistent at home.
- Differential Pick: Jofra Archer (RR) – 12 wickets vs. MI (avg. 13.66, 6.83 economy); lethal with early swing.
- Captain/Vice-Captain: Suryakumar Yadav (MI) or Hardik Pandya (MI) – Pandya has 11 wickets, 3 wickets in 4 Jaipur games.
Final Verdict
MI’s momentum, led by Suryakumar’s form and Bumrah’s sting, makes them favorites, but RR’s home spin attack and Jaiswal’s firepower could spark an upset. Expect a high-scoring thriller, with chasing favored.
Toss Prediction: MI to win and bowl first, leveraging dew and chasing stats.
