IPL 2025: RR vs MI Live Updates – Predicted Playing XIs, Pitch Report, Orange & Purple Cap Standings
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Match 50 – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Date: May 1, 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM IST | By: Sports Desk
The Indian Premier League 2025 reaches a critical point as Riyan Parag’s Rajasthan Royals take on Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians in a high-stakes clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. For RR, this match is a must-win to keep their playoff hopes alive, while MI are riding high on momentum after five consecutive wins.
Match Overview
Rajasthan Royals come into this contest on the back of an inspiring century by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose explosive batting helped turn their campaign around. However, their bowling remains under pressure and must step up to contain Mumbai’s formidable lineup.
Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, have found their rhythm midway through the season—a pattern seen in many of their title-winning campaigns. Their batting and bowling units have finally clicked, lifting them from the bottom of the table to the top three.
RR vs MI Pitch Report
The Jaipur surface has favored batters this season. The outfield is fast, and high scores have been the norm. Trent Boult, familiar with these conditions, noted that it’s a challenge for bowlers but one he is prepared for.
Weather Update
Expect dry conditions and warm evening temperatures, around 27°C at match time. A full game is expected with no threat of rain.
RR vs MI Predicted Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
- Impact Sub: Akash Madhwal / Shubham Dubey
Mumbai Indians
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Naman Dhir
- Corbin Bosch
- Deepak Chahar
- Karn Sharma
- Trent Boult
- Impact Sub: Jasprit Bumrah
Squad News
Mumbai Indians confirmed the injury of Vignesh Puthur, who is ruled out for the season. Leg-spinner Raghu Sharma has been named as his replacement. Puthur impressed with six wickets in five matches, including a memorable debut against CSK.
Key Player Quotes
Rohit Sharma reaffirmed his aggressive approach, saying he won’t chase milestones and will stick to his high-risk game plan in T20s.
Trent Boult, speaking on facing Suryavanshi, acknowledged the youngster’s fearless form but welcomed the challenge, noting the beauty of IPL lies in such unexpected talents.
Points Table (As of May 1, 2025)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 14 points (10 matches)
- Punjab Kings
- Mumbai Indians
- Gujarat Titans
Orange Cap Standings
- Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 456 runs
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 443 runs
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 427 runs
Purple Cap Standings
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB) – 18 wickets
- Prasidh Krishna (RR) – 17 wickets
- Noor Ahmad (GT) – 15 wickets
Build-up to the Clash
The spotlight will be on teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose ferocious 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans shocked fans and experts alike. His coach, Manish Ojha, described his leg-side dominance as “years in the making.”
Today, he faces a seasoned pace trio of Boult, Bumrah, and Chahar. Can the Royals bounce back and keep their playoff hopes alive? Or will Mumbai continue their dominant streak?
Stay tuned for live updates and analysis throughout the match.
