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The 50th match of the TATA IPL 2025 season will see the Rajasthan Royals (RR) clashing with the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 1, 2025. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.

The Rajasthan Royals are in pursuit of keeping their playoff aspirations alive, whereas Mumbai Indians aim to strengthen their top position in the league. The match is set against the backdrop of a competitive head-to-head record, with Mumbai Indians historically having a slight edge over the Rajasthan Royals.

The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is recognized for its batting-friendly conditions, offering good bounce and pace, which could benefit batters. Spinners might find assistance as the match progresses. Weather conditions are expected to be dry and hot with the presence of dew in the evening, a critical factor that makes chasing a favorable option. Historically, teams winning the toss at this venue opt to bowl first due to the dew factor.

In line with these conditions, the Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bowl first, adhering to the strategy favored by teams at this venue. This decision was anticipated, considering the conditions that favor chasing teams.

Notable players for this match include Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, and captain Riyan Parag for the Rajasthan Royals. On the Mumbai Indians side, key players include Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, and captain Hardik Pandya. The impact players expected to make a difference are Fazalhaq Farooqi for RR and Jasprit Bumrah for MI.

Mumbai Indians are currently favored to win this encounter, attributed to their current form and the inconsistent performance of Rajasthan Royals. This match holds significant

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