IPL 2021, RR vs MI: Rajasthan and Mumbai will have tough competition, these players can change the course of the match

In the IPL (IPL 2021) on Tuesday, there will be a match between such teams of the season, who will have to win at all costs to keep the hopes of reaching the playoffs intact. This match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. At present, both the teams have 10 points from 12 matches. Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) did not have a good campaign in the second leg of IPL (IPL 2021) and have lost four out of their last five matches. His only victory was against Punjab Kings (PBKS). The condition of Rajasthan is also similar and they have retained themselves in the race for the playoffs by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the last match.

Which team has the upper hand?

So far there have been 24 matches in IPL between Mumbai and Rajasthan. Most of these matches were very exciting and the performance of both the teams has been almost the same. Mumbai Indians have won 12 out of 24 matches, while Rajasthan Royals have won 11 matches. Apart from this, a match between both the teams has been a draw. According to the previous figures, both the teams will give an equal competition. In such a situation, this match is expected to be very exciting.

Even after the win, the road to the playoffs will not be easy

You will be surprised to know that the way to the playoffs will not be easy for whichever team will win in this match. The winning team of this match will get 12 points and will fight for fourth place, where the Kolkata Knight Riders team is currently present. Teams need to improve their run-rate to go ahead in the tournament. If the team wins the match with the better run rate, its chances of going to the playoff will increase, while the losing team will be out of the race for the playoff.

All eyes will be on these players of both the teams

For Rajasthan, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dubey gave the team victory while performing well against Chennai. Both these batsmen had played an important role in defeating a strong team like Chennai by batting, so once again there will be the hope of better performance from both. Apart from these, captain Sanju Samson and Evin Lewis can also change the course of the match.

On the other hand, most of the batsmen of Mumbai's team are seen struggling at this time. Recently, captain Rohit Sharma had also described the performance of the batsmen as disappointing. Once again the responsibility of batting will be on Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, and Hardik Pandya. However, the Mumbai bowlers have done better in the second leg. Mumbai's bowling coach Shane Bond has also said that bowlers try to make the team win. Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult's pair can play an important role in winning the team.