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)
As Rajasthan Royals prepare to take on Mumbai Indians in Match 50 of TATA IPL 2025, one name that always stands out in this rivalry is Sanju Samson. Even though he is not captaining RR this season, Samson remains a vital cog in the middle order with years of experience and a strong record against Mumbai.
Let’s take a look at his numbers and why RR fans can expect a strong show if Samson gets going.
Sanju Samson vs MI – IPL Head-to-Head Stats (2013–2024)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 23 |
| Innings Batted | 23 |
| Not Outs | 2 |
| Runs Scored | 601 |
| Highest Score | 76 |
| Average | 28.61 |
| Balls Faced | 427 |
| Strike Rate | 140.74 |
| 50s/100s | 5 / 0 |
| 4s / 6s | 54 / 23 |
| Ducks | 3 |
Expert View:
- Samson has consistently scored against MI, averaging nearly 29 runs per innings over 23 games.
- His strike rate of 140.74 shows he scores quickly, often playing the role of a game-changer.
- With 54 fours and 23 sixes, he has a strong boundary-hitting record against Mumbai’s bowling attack.
Sanju Samson vs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 3 |
| Innings | 3 |
| Not Outs | 1 |
| Runs Scored | 125 |
| Highest Score | 52 |
| Average | 62.50 |
| Balls Faced | 86 |
| Strike Rate | 145.34 |
| Fifties | 1 |
| 4s / 6s | 12 / 3 |
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Ground-Level Analysis:
- At Jaipur, his average jumps to 62.5, and he plays at a fiery strike rate of 145.34.
- With a 50+ score and consistent starts, Samson loves batting at this venue, especially against Mumbai Indians.
- He often plays a stabilizing role after the powerplay and accelerates in the middle overs.
Sanju Samson brings experience, flair, and calmness to the Rajasthan Royals middle order. His track record against Mumbai Indians—especially at Jaipur—makes him one of the key batters to watch in today’s game.
“If Samson gets a good start, Rajasthan Royals could be on their way to posting or chasing down a big total.”
