MI vs RR : IPL 2024 Match 14: Match Prediction, H2H, Playing XI.

MI vs RR : IPL 2024 against the Rajasthan Royals, Hardik Pandya will captain the Mumbai Indians for the first time at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Match Overview

In the Indian Premier League 2024, matches are happening quickly as the league moves into its third week. On Monday, April 1, the Mumbai Indians (MI) will host their season opener at Mumbai’s storied Wankhede Stadium. The first-ever champion Rajasthan Royals (RR) will square off against the five-time IPL champions.

Under new skipper Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai Indians’ season has gotten off to a poor start. In their first encounter, they were defeated by the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad by six runs. They conceded a record 277 runs in their 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their second match, which ended with them being restricted to 246/5 in Hyderabad. Mumbai will be playing in front of their home supporters for the first time following two poor outcomes. It will be intriguing to observe how Hardik is received at the stadium, where Rohit Sharma resides and whom the all-round player succeeded as MI captain.

In the first few games, Hardik’s decision-making has come under fire, and he hasn’t left his imprint with the bat or the ball. At the stadiums, the 30-year-old has also drawn jeers. Hardik will need to put in a lot of work and deliver a performance that the MI faithful will love.

Two of the three teams still unbeaten in the IPL 2024 are Rajasthan Royals. In Jaipur, they defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs to get things going. Sanju Samson and company defeated Delhi Capitals in a close match in their second encounter.

Riyan Parag has been among the best performers in Rajasthan. In the two games, he has scored 127 runs at a strike rate of 171.62 and an average of 127. The Royals are hoping that the Assam batsman can carry over his recent success when they play Mumbai.

MI vs RR : IPL 2024 Match Details

Match: Mumbai Indians Vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2024, Match 7
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Day & Date: Monday, April 1, 7:30 PM

Also Check: MI vs RR Live Score

Pitch Report

It’s well known that Wankhede Stadium is a hitter’s paradise. With small boundaries and a relatively constant surface for the full 40 overs, the hitters have plenty of opportunity to score runs. At this location, the dew effect helps the chasing teams a little bit. Teams batting first have won 50 of the 109 IPL matches played at Wankhede Stadium, while chasing teams have won 59. First-inning scores average 169. Regarding the weather, supporters may anticipate a whole game on Monday as there is no chance of rain.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches played: 28
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 12
Rajasthan Royals Won: 15
No Result : 01
First Played : May 7, 2008
Last Played : April 30, 2023

MI vs RR: IPL 2024 Probable Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Playing XI:

Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk),T ilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (C), Piyush Chawla, Romario Shepherd, G Coetzee, Tim David, Kwena Maphaka, Jasprit Bumrah

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI:

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

MI vs RR: IPL 2024 Match 14 Pre-play Prediction

Best Batter: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Best Bowler: Trent Boult
Toss Winner: Mumbai Indians
Match Winner: Rajasthan Royals

Disclaimer: MI vs RR : IPL 2024, This match prediction is based on Baba Cric Team’s  knowledge, and experience. Take into consideration the points presented and form your own opinion while making your prediction.