Rajasthan Opts To Bowl First Against Mumbai

With playoffs on the horizon, both teams will be desperate for points — and fans can expect a high-intensity contest in Jaipur.

Mumbai aims to continue their winning streak and push for a top-two finish on the points table.

Source : PTI

Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians are locking horns in Match 50 of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This match is crucial for both teams, but especially for Rajasthan, who must win to stay alive in the playoff race. Meanwhile, Mumbai will look to continue their winning streak and push for a top-two finish on the points table.

Rajasthan Royals started the season strong but then faltered with a series of losses that pushed them toward the bottom of the table. However, they bounced back in their last game with a sensational win against Gujarat Titans, chasing down a target of over 200. Young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14 years old, stole the spotlight with a brilliant century that turned the match one-sided in Rajasthan's favor.

Mumbai Indians had a poor start, winning just one of their first five matches. Since then, they’ve been unstoppable, winning five in a row. Former captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Suryakumar Yadav are back in form, while Jasprit Bumrah has been outstanding with the ball. MI currently sit third in the table with six wins and are well in contention for a top-two spot.

RR vs MI Toss Update

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and have opted to field.

What captains said...

Riyan Parag: We'll bowl first. We might see some dew later. Usually the wicket settles down a little later at night. Want to exploit that. We've kept it very simple regardless of winning or losing. Rahul sir has made it clear, we keep it simple whether we go high or low. Three games ago, the message was we take it one game at a time. If we play to our potential, we know how good we can be.

Hardik Pandya: We would've bowled first as well. It has always been about how we can play good cricket. The conversation was always about how we can get better, we've spoken about the same and nothing changes.

RR vs MI - Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi.