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The high-stakes encounter between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is set to unfold as match number 50 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 takes place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This match is critical for the Rajasthan Royals, who are striving for a spot in the playoffs after a significant eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans.

Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, enter this clash on a high note with an impressive five-match winning streak. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, MI boasts a competitive squad, including key players like Ryan Rickelton as the wicketkeeper, and the renowned duo of Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah.

Rajasthan Royals are equally determined, especially given their dominant track record against MI in Jaipur, having won 6 out of their last 8 encounters at this venue. The RR squad in this match includes emerging star Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently became the youngest centurion in IPL history at just 14 years old. RR’s playing XI also features promising talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag, who leads the team as captain this season.

The coin toss saw Rajasthan Royals opting to bowl first, putting the focus on MI’s opening pair, Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton, to set a solid foundation. Sharma has had a steady season so far, accumulating 240 runs across 9 innings with an average of 30. Meanwhile, MI holds a slight historical advantage over RR, winning 15 out of their 29 head-to-head matches, but will need to overcome RR’s entrenched home advantage.

As both teams vie for a crucial victory, the outcome of this match is likely to have significant implications for the playoffs, pushing each side to bring their best performance to the field.

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