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Bumrah Rested: MI Faces Royals in Crucial IPL Clash
24 May
Summary
- Jasprit Bumrah rested by Mumbai Indians for workload management.
- Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja return for Rajasthan Royals.
- Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Mumbai Indians have opted to rest pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for their final IPL 2026 group-stage fixture against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium. This strategic move is reportedly for workload management. Shardul Thakur is set to replace Bumrah in the playing XI.
Rajasthan Royals are bolstered by the return of captain Riyan Parag, who had been sidelined with a hamstring injury, and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who also recovers from a niggle. Both players are included in the team for this crucial encounter.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and decided to bowl first, noting the pitch's potential to improve under lights. He confirmed Bumrah's rest and indicated Rohit Sharma would bat as an impact substitute. Parag also expressed a preference for bowling first, emphasizing the must-win nature of the game for Rajasthan Royals' playoff aspirations.
