SRH are walking a tightrope. They need to win every remaining match and hope other results go their way.
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So far, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and inaugural winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) are the only two teams eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoff race
The rivalry between the two sides has gone up a notch after last year's encounter in Bengaluru which saw former Indian skipper and CSK captain MS Dhoni get furious with the opponents.
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Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya said it was important to stay disciplined and humble following their sixth win on the bounce in the IPL here on Thursday.
The 2008 edition champions Rajasthan Royals, who suffered a massive 100-run defeat to Mumbai Indians on Thursday, have only six points from 11 games and are placed a dismal eighth on the points table.
Former head coach Ravi Shastri sees in young Sai Sudharsan an all-format batter, who deserves to be in the India side for the Test series against England later this year.
Chasing a daunting target of 218, RR's innings unraveled quickly at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
MI now have 14 points from 11 games as they look to get the most of their current form and keep the momentum going this year.
Coming into the match with high expectations after a record-breaking century in the previous game, fans were shocked seeing him get caught out at long on courtesy of a Deepak Chahar delivery.
Currently, the highest successful run chase at the ground came back in 2023 when SRH chased down 215 against Rajasthan.
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Such was the onslaught by the duo, that they now share a place on the list among the highest opening partnerships for Mumbai Indians in IPL history.
MS Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, is not far behind Kohli, with 5,394 IPL runs to his name, securing him the sixth spot in the all-time list.
RR current skipper Riyan Parag confirmed that the bowler was injured after the toss against Mumbai Indians in Jaipur tonight.
Key stats at Sawai Mansingh stadium in IPL since 2024: Matches - 8, Bat 1st Won - 3, Bat 2nd Won - 5, Avg 1st Inns score- 187/5 (Rate - 9.35); Lowest Total Defended- 180, Highest Target Chased- 210
Santner could miss the next game for Mumbai due to injury again, but that won't trouble the MI side, who have some lethal options to fill any spot.
Given Mumbai's current momentum and Rajasthan's hunger to stay in the playoff race, this encounter is shaping up to be a thrilling contest.