The 51st match of the IPL 2021 will pit Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians. Both teams are vying for the final playoff berth. Therefore this is a must-win match for them. Rajasthan Royals kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating the current table-toppers Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets with 15 balls remaining in their previous encounter. They made numerous adjustments to their starting lineup and achieved the desired result. The tournament remains wide open, and Rajasthan must win their final two games to qualify for the playoffs.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, has had a difficult time putting together consistent performances this season. They fell to Delhi in the last match and will be looking for a perfect performance in this one. They have battled on a sluggish Sharjah surface in this leg, and their batsmen must step up to compliment the bowlers’ efforts.
Weather
With an average temperature of roughly 34 degrees Celsius, it should be a nice and bright evening in Sharjah.
Pitch
The pitch in Sharjah is slower than in previous games, so batters will have to fight hard for their runs. There aren’t many swings on offer for the pacers, who will be in the firing line early on. Because of the nature of the track, the spinners will be used as the match goes. The pacers will also try to slow things down, making for an exciting bat-and-ball battle. After winning the toss, both teams will bat first, with 150-160 being a good score for the venue.
Probable Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals:
Sanju Samson (c&wk), Mayank Markande, Shivam Dube, Evin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, David Miller, Chetan Sakariya, Rahul Tewatia, Akash Singh, Glenn Phillips, Mustafizur Rahman
Mumbai Indians:
Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Krunal Pandya, Jayant Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult, Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians – Match 51, Dream 11:
Sanju Samson (c&wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Evin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kieron Pollard, Jasprit Bumrah, Shivam Dube, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya
Prediction
Match winner
- Mumbai Indians
Winning the toss
- Mumbai Indians
Top Batsman
- Rajasthan Royals – Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Mumbai Indians – Rohit Sharma
Top Bowler
- Rajasthan Royals – Mustafizur Rahman
- Mumbai Indians – Jasprit Bumrah
Most Sixes
- Rajasthan Royals – Sanju Samson
- Mumbai Indians – Hardik Pandya
Player of the Match
- Mumbai Indians – Rohit Sharma
Team Scores Batting First
- Rajasthan Royals – 160+
- Mumbai Indians – 170+
With either team’s elimination from the tournament on the line, this encounter at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium should be tense yet fascinating. Although neither team is in excellent form, we believe the Mumbai Indians will draw on their vast experience to win this critical match. Let’s enjoy this fascinating match with Baji now!