IPL 2020: MI vs RR Preview – Upbeat Mumbai face struggling Rajasthan
Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians and Steve Smith’s Rajasthan Royals will take on each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Match 20 of IPL 2020. Mumbai Indians have 3 wins to their name in 5 matches, while Rajasthan Royals have won two matches. RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets in Abu Dhabi in the first day game of the season. Meanwhile, MI went past the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 34 runs at Sharjah in a run-fest.
Both the teams have started well in this edition of the Indian Premier League. Mumbai Indians have covered all aspects extremely well, and have registered comprehensive wins. RR, on the other hand, have lost their way a bit with 2 consecutive losses, after 2 consecutive wins in Sharjah. Their middle-order is yet to perform, and barring Jofra Archer no bowler looks lethal enough.
Match Info:
Match 20- MI vs RR
Venue- Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Head To Head:
Stat Attack:
Rohit Sharma will be playing his 194th IPL match, most by anyone other than MS Dhoni (195 matches).
Quinton de Kock’s average of 53.50 against RR is his best against any opponent in the IPL.
Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer – 2 runs, 4 balls, 2 dismissals.
Team News:
Mumbai Indians:
Captain Rohit Sharma would have been extremely proud of his boys with this clinical victory in Sharjah. The bowlers did an excellent job, restricting the SRH batting lineup to 174 on that wicket. Sharma did feel that the wicket was a bit on the slower side, and he appreciated the efforts of the entire team in the post-match presentation. They are not likely to make any changes to their current team.
Rajasthan Royals:
There is a sigh of relief in the Rajasthan squad, with star-all rounder Ben Stokes reaching UAE last Saturday. As per reports, he is in quarantine and shall be available before the match against SRH. Rajasthan would be concerned about the form of star-batsman Jos Buttler and would be hoping that he returns to form in this all-important clash. They also need more wicket-takers in their lineup.
Probable XI:
