IPL 2020: MI vs RR Game Plan 2 – The Answer to Shutting Down Mumbai’s Batting

The twentieth match of the IPL 2020 tournament between the blockbuster teams, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals, could all be about match-ups. We take a look at a key game plan that could play a role in the twentieth game of IPL 2020 – MI vs RR.

MI vs RR Game Plan 2 – The Jofra Test that awaits Mumbai Indians

Rajasthan Royals have played four times thus far, including two games at Sharjah – which has been tagged as a nightmare for bowlers. Enter Jofra Archer. The run-rate for the RR vs CSK match was 10.40 and Jofra Archer conceded 26 runs from 4 overs at 6.50 runs an over. In the KXIP vs RR encounter, he had figures of 0/28 after three overs, only to be spoiled by an 18 run over despite drawing two false shots. In a match where the net run-rate was 11.36, he ended up going at 11.50, which can be considered par.

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In his two games outside Sharjah, he returned figures of 2/18 and 1/18, going at just 4.50 runs against both KKR and RCB – two great batting teams. Today against a Mumbai batting lineup that seemingly has no weakness, he will once again be in focus. A lot is expected of him, especially in the huge Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Jofra Archer has taken nine wickets so far in MI vs RR head to head encounters

Furthermore, Mumbai Indians are Jofra Archer’s favorite opponents. He’s taken 9 wickets against MI in just 4 matches and his economy rate of 6.2 as well is his best against any team. He has picked up a wicket in all four games so far and gone at less than run-a-ball three of those times.

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There has been a trend for pacers at this venue; the faster you bowl, the better you bowl. As bowling speeds increase, the overall economy rate decreases here. Nine deliveries upwards of 145 kmph at this ground have taken 3 wickets. Those 3 wickets are of quality batsmen – Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal and Mayank Agarwal.

There is definitely assistance for fast bowlers who give it their all and Jofra Archer – who has topped the speed guns this year several times – will be looking to extract every bit of assistance he can. 7.3% of the deliveries bowled by RR seamers have crossed 145kmph and Jofra Archer is the major reason why Rajasthan have dominated in this regard.

10 of the top 20 fastest balls this season have been delivered by the England international. Despite the UAE heat, he has given his all thus far, and it will be fascinating to see how Mumbai play his fiery pace.