MI vs RR, IPL 2023 Match 42: Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

Mumbai Indians host Rajasthan Royals in match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in the second of Saturday's double-header. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST on April 30.

Rohit Sharma's MI head into the match on the back of their fourth defeat this season, while Sanju Samson-led RR are fresh from their fifth win of the campaign. MI has won 3 in 7, whereas RR has won 5 in 8.

The two side will clash for the first time this season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, which will host it's fourth match of the season. MI has won one and lost two at their home in Mumbai so far.

While the five-time champions lost to Chennai Super Kings in the opener at home by 7 wickets, they bounced back with a 5-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders before they were once again pegged back by Punjab Kings in a 13-run loss in the most recent match at home.

Ahead of MI vs RR 2023 meeting at the Wankhede Stadium, we take a look at the pitch report and weather forecast for the day as some parts of the country have received summer showers.

Mumbai weather forecast on Sunday, April 30

A sunny day with maximum temperature of 30^o C and expected to stay clear throughout the day including the playing hours. So, weather is unlikely to play spoilsport in the match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals.

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report

The Wankhede has is known to be batting friendly due to the true nature of the wicket and quicker outfield. The average score batting first in IPL at the venue is 167. However, the wickets have helped the quicker bowlers in the night matches.

The first match of the 2023 season saw the CSK spinners dominate in the first innings, but the MI bowlers could not achieve the same as CSK batters eased to the target with 7 wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare.

In the second match, a 3:30 PM IST start, saw KKR ride on Venkatesh Iyer hundred post a challenging target of 186, which was chased down by the home side with 14 balls to spare thanks to a quick-fire fifty by Ishan Kishan.

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In the third match, which was a high-scoring contest, Punjab Kings posted a total of 214 and restricted the hosts MI to 201 in the run chase. The evening starts have seen more runs being scored and the quick bowlers find some assistance.

The history at the venue suggests that the team batting second has had the most success. So, the captain winning the toss will be tempted to chase, especially with the dew factor also coming into play during the second innings of the match.