The Rajasthan Royals will take on the Mumbai Indians tonight in what promises to be a high-octane IPL 2025 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, the match carries massive playoff implications for both teams.
Rajasthan, with just three wins in ten matches, are hanging by a thread in the playoff race. Mumbai, on the other hand, are on a dream run — five wins in a row after a sluggish start. Amid all the excitement, there’s a major twist in the tale: RR captain Sanju Samson is set to miss tonight’s match.
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Why Sanju Samson Will Not Play Today’s IPL Match RR vs MI?
Sanju Samson’s absence tonight in a game that carries significant playoff stakes is a major blow to the Royals. The Indian wicket-keeper batter is suffering from a side strain sustained during RR’s Super Over loss to Delhi Capitals on April 16.
The injury has sidelined him for the past three matches against Lucknow Super Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Gujarat Titans. In Samson’s absence, Riyan Parag has taken over the captaincy duties.
Despite ongoing rehabilitation, RR’s head coach Rahul Dravid emphasized the importance of not rushing Samson’s return, stating, “Sanju is recovering well but we just have to take it day-by-day. It’s a side-strain and sometimes these side strains can be a bit tricky and we don’t want to harm him in the long run” .
Who Is The Favorite To Win Today’s IPL Match RR vs MI?
Given the current form, Mumbai Indians start as clear favorites. They’ve looked unstoppable in recent matches, and their batting has finally clicked with the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton, to name a few, stepping up. Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult’s form with the ball adds to their dominance.
Rajasthan will have home advantage, and the Jaipur pitch has been a paradise for batters lately — remember, they chased down 209 in just 15.5 overs last game. But on current form, it’s hard to predict the result against Mumbai Indians.
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