Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 45th T20 Match Prediction

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 45th T20 Match Prediction

1. Team Ranking:

   In the 45th game of IPL 2020, Rajasthan Royals will take on Mumbai Indians in a very important game. This game is actually important for Rajasthan because the loss will ensure their path of elimination. They’ve lost three out of the last four matches. The defending champion Mumbai will come to this match with a huge win under their belt versus Chennai Super Kings. Currently, Rajasthan is sitting in the 7th position while Mumbai is placed in the top position of the IPL 13 edition’s team ranking.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians is set to happen in Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. IPL 2020 edition is happening in Dubai, UAE due to the excessive amounts of COVID 19 patients in India. SO, there’s no home advantage for any teams.

3. Current Form: 

   The current performance of Mumbai Indians is simply astonishing. The defending champions are playing like a champion. Currently, MI has won 7 out of their last 10 matches. On the other hand, Rajasthan is suffering greatly as they’ve won 4 out of 11 matches. The match against MI is like a do or die game for them.
   

4. Head To Head:

   If we look up at the head to head stat between two teams, then we’ll find an interesting stat. Both teams have played 24 matches so far. Mumbai has slightly a better result than Rajasthan. MI has won 12 while Rajasthan triumphed in 11 matches. Another match abandoned due to bad weather.
   

5. Field Condition:

   Abu Dhabi has been the best ground for the bowlers this season with its bigger boundaries. And, batsmen can take advantage of the conditions if they can settle in.

6. Player Analysis:

   Batsmen Analytics

   Quinton De Kock of Mumbai Indians has an AVG 33.39 and SR 138.51. Another top batsman of Mumbai Indians –Rohit Sharma has an AVG 32.24 and SR 133.71.

   On the other hand, Steven Smith of Rajasthan Royals has an AVG 37.44 and SR 128.95. Another top batsman of Rajasthan Royals – Sanju Samson has an AVG 27.61 and SR 130.21.

   Bowlers Analytics

   The top MI pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s AVG 22.51 and Econ 7.06. Another Top bowler of MI Trent Boult has an AVG 29.47 and his Econ 8.78.

   Hence, the top RR pacer Jofra Archer’s AVG 23.69 and Econ 7.53. Another Top bowler of RR Andrew Tye has an AVG 29.47 and his Econ 8.78.

   Rajasthan has lost three out of the last four matches while Mumbai has won six out of the last seven matches. The squad of MI is very stable and they’re brimming with confidence. Hence, Rajasthan’s squad especially the bowling unit is totally shambolic. The big win in the first meeting of IPL 13 edition will supply Mumbai with more confidence to beat Rajasthan.

7. Point Table:

   MI has earned 14 points from 10 matches so far and NRR +1.448. Hence, RR obtained 8 points from 11 matches and NRR -0.620.

8. Pitch Supports:

   Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi’s pitch has been batsmen friendly as the true bounce and pace on the surface allows the batsmen to play their strokes freely. However, the relatively large size of the ground also creates opportunities for catches in the outfield. Spinners get a big advantage in this field.