The 38th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is set to witness Rajasthan Royals (RR) facing off against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the famed Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The Royals have displayed an impressive performance throughout the tournament. Having secured six triumphs out of seven encounters, RR have firmly established their dominance atop the IPL 2024 standings.
In contrast, Mumbai Indians find themselves struggling in the sixth spot on the standings. With just three victories out of seven matches, Mumbai are confronted with a daunting task of reviving their campaign and keeping themselves alive in the race to playoffs.
T20 Stats and Records at Sawai Mansingh Stadium:
Total matches: 56
Matches won batting first: 20
Matches won bowling first: 36
Average score batting first: 161
Highest total recorded: 217/6 (20 Ov) by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
Lowest total recorded: 59/10 (17.1 Ov) by Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Highest score chased: 199/7 (20 Ov) by Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report:
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur consistently hosts matches that result in high scores in the IPL. Offering favorable conditions for batting throughout the game, the pitch tends to become more favorable for batters as the match unfolds. As a result, captains frequently choose to bowl first after winning the toss, relying on their team’s capability to chase down a significant target later in the game.
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Jaipur Weather Forecast:
The playing conditions in Jaipur are ideal. With temperatures expected to remain at approximately 33 degrees Celsius throughout the game, players and spectators can enjoy comfortable weather. A light breeze, with speeds reaching up to 8 kmph, will offer a refreshing touch. Additionally, moderate humidity levels of around 28% will ensure clear visibility and optimal grip on the ball for both bowlers and batters.
Squads:
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c & wk), Jos Buttler, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Kunal Singh Rathore, Abid Mushtaq, Ravichandran Ashwin, Donovan Ferreira, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen.
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Shams Mulani, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Kwena Maphaka, Mohammad Nabi, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Gopal, Luke Wood, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Nehal Wadhera, Kumar Kartikeya, Shivalik Sharma, Anshul Kamboj, Akash Madhwal, Nuwan Thushara, Dewald Brevis
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