Guwahati: Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals will face each other in the IPL on Tuesday. The match is at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. Toss will start at 7 pm and the match will start at 7:30 pm. This match is important for both the teams, but the situation in Mumbai is being discussed more.
Is Hardik Pandya fit or questions still remain?
He did not play in the last match. The team also had to face its consequences. Now he is with the squad and has also practiced in the nets. Still, the final decision will be taken just before the match.
Has Mumbai been able to recover from the previous defeat?
The team did not look in rhythm in the match against Delhi. Got some chances, but the match was lost. Suryakumar Yadav captained the team, but the balance of the team seemed a bit disturbed.
Will bowling raise concerns again?
Mumbai’s bowling has not been as expected so far. Bumrah is stopping runs but not getting wickets. Shardul’s performance has also been full of ups and downs. This remains the biggest headache.
Will Rajasthan start fast again?
Rajasthan’s opening pair has given a good start so far. Jaiswal and Vaibhav are scoring runs quickly. If the start is good, the match can be controlled.
Is Riyan Parag’s captaincy showing its impact?
Even though he did not score big with the bat, he is showing confidence in his captaincy. Takes decisions quickly on the field. The team is also trusting him.
Will the pitch be high scoring again?
The pitch of Barsapara is considered helpful for the batsmen. The ball comes well, hence big scores are made. However, pace bowlers may get a slight advantage in the beginning. Dew can also play an important role.
What statistics make the contest more interesting?
The competition between the two teams has always been close. Mumbai is definitely a little ahead, but Rajasthan is also not behind. In such a situation, this match can also be a tough competition.
Probable playing-12
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Naman Dheer, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Joffra Archer, Nandre Berger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi.
