For the entirety of IPL 2021, fans and pundits have been waiting for Mumbai Indians to find their best form now, this is their final chance, and they need to win by a good margin.
The Royals, courtesy of Yashasvi Jaiswal and the returning Shivam Dube, produced a superb run-chase over high-flying Chennai Super Kings on the weekend. As a result, their fate is in their own hands as two victories in their last two games will guarantee a playoffs appearance.
RR have a record over MI in recent seasons Can Shivam Dube follow up his brilliant 64* off 42 balls vs CSK- He struck 35 off 31 balls vs MI earlier this season Mustafizur Rahman-s cutters on a slow pitch. MI have also struggled at the death
MI Skipper Rohit Sharma must deliver in a time of need for Mumbai. He will have to improve on a sub-par record vs RR, with 371 runs in 18 matches at an average of just 20.61 (strike rate 126.19).
Also, Rohit has a poor record at Sharjah, with just 21 runs in four matches at an average of 5.25. Can he turn these numbers around today- Mumbai needs their dynamic left-hander to carry on Quinton de Kock struck 70* off 50 balls vs RR earlier this season He has a fine overall record for MI vs RR, with 245 runs in five matches at an average of 61.25 and strike rate of 145.83.
Will MI Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandey, Pollard & Jasprit Players who can produce in times of need. MI has to win all remaining matches with good Run Rate to qualify for Playoffs. Sharjah Pitch has been slow and low this season the average first innings score on this ground this season is 139.17 Rajasthan will come into this match with no fear and end Mumbai-s tough season.