Match 50 of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) will feature a Pink City showdown as the Rajasthan Royals take on the Mumbai Indians in a high-octane clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Currently, Mumbai Indians sit in 2nd place on the points table, while Rajasthan Royals are down at 8th. RR must win their remaining fixtures to stay in playoff contention, while MI is aiming for their sixth consecutive victory this season.
Before the live action begins, check out the in-depth match preview, where to watch live, and head-to-head records of RR vs MI – Match 50 of IPL 2025.
RR vs MI: Where to Watch Live?
Date | 01/05/2025 |
Time | 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Streaming OTT | JioHotstar |
RR vs MI: Match Preview
RR Hit the Reset Button
Rajasthan Royals hit the reset button right when it mattered most. In their last match against the Gujarat Titans, they pulled off a massive victory—chasing down a daunting target of 210 runs in under 16 overs. The hero of the night was 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose fearless batting led to a record-breaking 35-ball century. That win has reignited RR’s playoff hopes, and they will be eager to carry this momentum into their clash against the Mumbai Indians.
With a solid foundation, RR will aim to match Mumbai’s strength. However, concerns remain. While their top two batters have been doing most of the heavy lifting, the uncertainty around captain Sanju Samson’s availability could be a setback. Despite posting big scores, RR has been leaking runs with the ball. Apart from sporadic brilliance from Jofra Archer, their bowling has lacked consistency.
To truly match Mumbai’s intensity, RR must deliver with the ball in Jaipur tonight. As for team changes, RR are expected to stick with their winning combination: Fazalhaq Farooqi and Jofra Archer handling the pace duties, Wanindu Hasaranga leading the spin attack, and Shimron Hetmyer playing the finisher role—forming the four overseas picks.
MI Eyes Sixth Straight Win
The Mumbai Indians are back in business. Arguably the most in-form team in IPL 2025, MI have stormed into contention with five consecutive wins and are now looking for their sixth. Their recent performances have been nothing short of dominant—chasing any total with confidence and defending even the lowest ones. Suryakumar Yadav has been in sublime form, and Jasprit Bumrah has led the bowling attack with authority.
Since Bumrah's return, it’s felt like a different season for the five-time champions. Rohit Sharma has also shown glimpses of form, which bodes well for the team. A win tonight would further solidify their position near the top of the points table.
One thing MI would love to change is their dismal record in Jaipur—they haven’t won at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium since 2012. They’ll be determined to break that streak tonight. Expect Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult to target young Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal early on, aiming to dismantle the opening partnership and expose RR’s middle order.
The toss will be crucial, as the pitch at Jaipur tends to get better for batting in the second innings. Whichever team wins the toss will likely opt to bowl first and chase under the lights.
RR vs MI: Head to Head Records
Teams | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai Indians |
Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
Overall Results | 14 | 15 |
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