IPL 2022, MI vs RR: Pitch report, stats, streaming details
The ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 pits five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) against the former champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday. Both MI and RR look strong. Notably, MI lost their first match while the Royals stamped their authority. The match will take place at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Here are key venue-related details.
Pitch report and conditions
In IPL 2022, the venue has fetched an average first innings score of 166.5 across two matches. The chasing side has managed wins on both occasions. Though it is a batter-friendly wicket, it has got enough heat for the bowlers to weave their magic. As per the norm, the toss-winning team is likely to bowl first on this occasion as well.
How have MI fared at this venue?
MI enjoy a win percentage of 71.4 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy. They have won five of the seven matches at this venue. They last played a game here on May 4, 2011 (vs Pune Warriors India). MI had posted a total of 160 runs. In reply, PWI lost seven wickets and could accumulate only 139, losing by 21 runs.
How have RR fared at this venue?
Rajasthan Royals have a win and a loss each in two matches that they have played at this venue. They lost to MI by seven wickets on May 7, 2008. RR were bundled out for 103. In their second match at this venue, RR beat CSK by three wickets to be crowned the inaugural champions of IPL. They chased down a target of 164.
A look at some other venue-related stats
In the season underway, PBKS have the honors of recording the highest score at this venue (208, versus RCB). Meanwhile, KKR are the current holder of the lowest total at this venue (128, versus RCB). A total of 24 wickets have fallen at this venue in the last two matches. Pacers have pocketed 16 scalps. Meanwhile, spinners have claimed 8 wickets.
MI vs RR Telecast details
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD. For live streaming of the match, viewers can tune into Jio TV or Hotstar app(paid subscription). The match can be viewed across languages: Hindi, English, Bangla, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil.
