File Image: Riyan Parag and Hardik Pandya (Pic credit: IPL) Mumbai Indians will bank on the return of captain Hardik Pandya as they look to bounce back against in-form Rajasthan Royals in their IPL clash on Tuesday.Pandya missed MI’s previous match due to illness, which proved costly in their six-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals. His absence not only deprived the side of his all-round ability but also forced a reshuffle of the team combination. With Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as stand-in captain, MI struggled to find balance, especially with the ball.
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Riyan Parag is honest: he handles criticism, captains’ calls and rain chaos The bowling unit looked shaky with Corbin Bosch proving expensive while Jasprit Bumrah was economical but yet to take a wicket this season. Mitchell Santner has been a bright spot in the spin but the overall attack will need to step up significantly.MI face a tough challenge against a Royals team that has come on strong this season. Rajasthan’s top order has been particularly impressive, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi providing explosive starts while Dhruv Jurel has added solidity in the middle. Captain Riyan Parag led smartly, especially in crunch moments.Their bowling unit also came through, with Ravi Bishnoi emerging as a key wicketkeeper and Tushar Deshpande impressing at the death.
RR vs MI Head-to-Head
- Total number of matches played: 30
- Rajasthan Royals: 14th
- Mumbai Indians: 16
RR vs MI: Pitch Report
Guwahati have shown timely assistance to the fast bowlers this season, especially in overcast conditions. In the only game played here so far, Chennai Super Kings were bowled out for 127, with early humidity aiding seam movement, before Rajasthan Royals caught up comfortably.Similar conditions are expected with rain forecast in the afternoon and clear skies later. The new ball could offer swing and swing in the powerplay, so early powerplays are key. As the pitch dries, batting should become easier, with the dew likely to help teams chase under the lights.
RR vs MI: Predicted XI
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (capt), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar DeshpandeImpact Sub: Sandeep SharmaMumbai Indians Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (capt), Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Mayank MarkandeImpact Sub: Jasprit Bumrah
RR vs MI: Guwahati Weather Update
Mostly cloudy, light showers in the morning and occasional thunderstorms in the afternoon are expected. The temperature is likely to peak around 29°C. Skies should clear in the evening, although there remains a chance of late night thunderstorms with temperatures dropping to 19C.During match hours, conditions look relatively stable, with partly clear skies and only about a 10% chance of rain.
RR vs MI: Live Streaming Details
The RR vs MI match will be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati and the match is scheduled to start at 19:30 IST. The game will be telecast on Star Sports Network while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
RR vs MI units
Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Adam Milne, Jofra Archerka Senep Na Kulde, Burger, Ravi Bishnoi and Sandeep Sharma.Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Danish Malewar, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Atharva Ankolekar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Naman Dhir, Ashwan Thadullak, Sharmar Thadullak, S. Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohammad Mohammad. Izhar, Raghu Sharma.
