Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians – Match 50, IPL 2025
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Date & Time: May 1, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST
Captains: Riyan Parag (RR) & Hardik Pandya (MI)
The stage is set for Match 50 of the TATA IPL 2025 between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI). While Mumbai are riding high in the points table, Rajasthan are desperate to stay alive in the playoff race.
All eyes will be on Hardik Pandya, MI’s captain and one of the top all-rounders in the tournament. His record against Rajasthan Royals shows why he’s a game-changer with both bat and ball.
Hardik Pandya vs Rajasthan Royals IPL Stats (2018–2024)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches (Mat) | 16 |
| Span | 2018–2025 |
| Runs | 506 |
| Highest Score | 87* |
| Batting Average | 72.28 |
| 100s | 0 |
| Wickets (Wkts) | 12 |
| Best Bowling (BBI) | 3/17 |
| Bowling Average | 19.75 |
| 5-wicket hauls | 0 |
| Catches (Ct) | 7 |
| Stumpings (St) | 0 |
| Average Difference | 52.53 |
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Expert Take:
- With a batting average of 65.42, Hardik has been extremely consistent against RR.
- He’s scored nearly 460 runs in 15 matches, often playing the role of a finisher or middle-order anchor.
- As a bowler, he has 11 wickets and can break partnerships at crucial moments.
Hardik Pandya at Sawai Mansingh Stadium Record
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches (Mat) | 5 |
| Span | 2018–2025 |
| Runs | 124 |
| Highest Score | 48* |
| Batting Average | 41.33 |
| 100s | 0 |
| Wickets (Wkts) | 4 |
| Best Bowling (BBI) | 2/25 |
| Bowling Average | 25.25 |
| 5-wicket hauls | 0 |
| Catches (Ct) | 3 |
| Stumpings (St) | 0 |
| Average Difference | 16.08 |
Ground-Level Analysis:
- Though his average at Jaipur is slightly lower (25.33), his strike rate is an explosive 180.95, showing how quickly he scores.
- His unbeaten 48 -run knock proves he can take the game away in just a few balls on this pitch.
- Hardik’s aggressive style suits the short boundaries at Sawai Mansingh, especially late in the innings.
Hardik Pandya has been one of the most impactful players against Rajasthan Royals, both with the bat and ball. In a match that could decide playoff positioning, his all-round performance will be key to MI’s chances.
“If Rajasthan Royals want to win this match, they’ll need to dismiss Hardik early — otherwise, he can take the game away in just a few overs.”
