IPL 2024, MI vs RR Strategic Corner - Why Will Yashasvi Jaiswal Be A Threat For MI?

Yashasvi Jaiswal could be very important for RR against MI [AP Photos]Yashasvi Jaiswal could be very important for RR against MI [AP Photos]

The Mumbai Indians will be playing against the Rajasthan Royals in the 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). The game will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 1st at 7:30 PM IST. 

Mumbai Indians have not had an ideal start to the tournament. They have lost both their games and have struggled to find their rhythm as a team. While they search for their first two points, they will have to face an in-form Rajasthan Royals. While the Royals have some prominent match-winners on their side, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has not yet found his rhythm in IPL 2024, could prove to be the biggest threat to the Mumbai Indians. 


Why Yashasvi Jaiswal will be a threat to the Mumbai Indians?

  • The Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals faced off for the last time at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2023. Yashasvi Jaiswal played a memorable knock in the match and scored 124 runs off just 62 deliveries. Although it was a losing cause, Jaiswal displayed great batsmanship in the game and won many hearts. 
  • Jaiswal has batted in just four innings at the Wankhede Stadium in the IPL. In these four innings, the young southpaw has scored 218 runs at an average of 54.50 and a strike rate of 173. These numbers show that Jaiswal enjoys the Wankhede wicket and will be looking to cash in on this match. 
  • After a superb IPL 2023, Jaiswal has had an average season this time around. He has scored just 29 runs in the first two games. Given the class that Yashasvi has shown over the last 10-12 months, he will soon get back his form, and this might be the match where he regains his rhythm, causing trouble to an out-of-form MI team.