Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals, 24th Match - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Build up

Mumbai Indians do not have a good record in Delhi - the venue for their second leg in IPL 2021. Mumbai Indians have also made a scratchy start to the competition this year losing three out of the five games so far. If that's not enough, this evening they are up against a team that has managed to trouble them the most in recent years. Rajasthan Royals haven't had great campaigns over the last few seasons but somehow they have managed to topple IPL's most successful side. But it's not completely gloomy for MI even though they are up against their bogey team today with the odds appearing to be against them. RR have been crippled this year in terms of personnel. Some of their biggest stars aren't available and they literally have only four overseas players to pick from. Form-wise, they are on the same boat as MI with just two wins this season so far.

Sanju Samson has come good a couple of times but in the absence of Ben Stokes, the skipper has to do a lot more. The management will also be mightily disappointed with Jos Buttler's returns and against a top bowling attack, the Englishman will have to step up. If these two fail, RR will once again find themselves in trouble. For MI, it's not unfamiliar territory. Making erratic starts to a campaign before bouncing back in style has been their template. Their famed lower middle order hasn't fired yet and if they get back into top gear, then they will fancy their chances of not only winning today but also their next clash which happens to be against their biggest rivals - CSK. Welcome to the live blog for this intriguing contest. Which team will surge ahead in their push for a place in the top 4? We will find out.