MI vs RR: We will have seen 13 complete games in the Indian Premier League this year by this time. This one begins in Mumbai on Monday night. Once more, the competition is living up to the expectations. It is as batters are continuing to set new records in the short format. We have already seen some records shattered.

However, this will be the campaign’s first game at the renowned Wankhede Stadium, which has its own unique features and problems.

The Mumbai Indians, especially captain Hardik Pandya have been jeered throughout the tournament. They would be ecstatic to finally get to play in front of their home crowd. For more match predictions and cricket betting tips, visit Exchmarket. 

MI vs RR: Match details

Match: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals 14th Match (Indian Premier League 2024)  

Date: Monday, March 31, 2024

Time: 7:30 PM

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

MI vs RR: Match Overview

Mumbai Indians

The team will never be at full strength until Suryakumar Yadav is well enough to play for the Mumbai Indians. There are rumblings in the camp that this game will again come too soon for the free-spirited, 360-hitting right-hander.

Those who watch the IPL from a distance will be confused as to why a side with such potent batting. Plus, options for pace in Gerald Coetzee and Jasprit Bumrah, plus the spin of Piyush Chawla, are at the bottom of the standings. We anticipate that they will start their campaign. Hence, we are projecting Mumbai Indians to win.

In actuality, they have given a few respectable efforts that would have allowed them to win both games. We urge all analysts to be cautious when discounting the Mumbai Indians’ prospects of winning the IPL this year.

Rajasthan Royals

In their victory over Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals demonstrated the strength of their batting lineup. It was when their strong top three of Yashasvi Jaiswal (5), Jos Buttler (11), and Sanju Samson (15) all failed. However, nobody seemed to notice as the team scored 185/5. It is with Riyan Parag hitting 84 not out from 45 balls at number four. 

Once again, Nandre Burger showed off his skills with the ball. It is when the South African bowler got the significant wickets of RK Bhui and Mitchell March. Additionally, there were a few dismissals for the unwaveringly reliable and charismatic Yuzvendra Chahal. 

In the end, the Rajasthan Royals are a formidable team with quality across their starting lineup and will be difficult to defeat in this match.

MI vs RR: Squad 

Mumbai Indians

Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Suryakumar Yadav, Dewald Brevis, Piyush Chawla, Shreyas Gopal, Anshul Kamboj, Rohit Sharma, , Hardik Pandya (c), Romario Shepherd, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Tim David, Shivalik Sharma, Luke Wood, Ishan Kishan,  Mohammad Nabi, Shams Mulani Gerald Coetzee, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Kwena Maphaka 

Rajasthan Royals

Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shubham Dubey, Kunal Singh Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Donovan Ferreira, Prasidh Krishna, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen, Abid Mushtaq, Tanush Kotian

MI vs RR: Playing XI

Mumbai Indians

Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Shams Mulani

Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson (c) (wk), Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

MI vs RR: Pitch report

At this field, batting first typically scores 169, however, in recent years, that figure has gone up. A fast pitch is what we should anticipate, and hitters who can hit for a strike will have lots of opportunities to take advantage of that pace. 

MI vs RR: Weather report

Mumbai will see high temperatures into the evening, with a low of only 29 degrees. Overcast skies with a predicted humidity of 65% throughout the day.

MI vs RR: Toss prediction

We anticipate that both sides will decide to bowl. It is if they win the toss before this game because, both statistically and historically, the teams batting second at the Wankhede Stadium have emerged victorious.

MI vs RR: Pre-play prediction

Top batter: Rohit Sharma (MI), Jos Buttler (RR)

Best bowler: Jasprit Bumrah (MI), Sandeep Sharma (RR)

Best all-rounder: Hardik Pandya (MI), Ravichandran Ashwin (RR)

Player of the match: Rohit Sharma (MI)

MI vs RR: Match Prediction

This matchup at Wankhede Stadium has all the makings of a classic. Although the Rajasthan Royals have had a great start to the competition, we believe that Mumbai Indians’ ranking at the bottom is unjustified in light of their play. Mumbai Indians are predicted to win since we think they will start their competition in front of their home supporters. Mumbai Indians are our pick to win! For more IPL match predictions and cricket betting tips, feel free to visit Exchmarket.