The two teams are on the same number of points, with two wins from five games, though MI have a superior Net Run Rate. RR come off a morale-boosting win over KKR, while MI were trounced by the Punjab Kings.
RR have been hit the hardest by injuries and the COVID-19 situation, with four of their eight overseas players unavailable for selection. In a desperate move, they've requested other franchises for player loans in the trade window. Defying all that, RR stunned KKR in their last game at the Wankhede with a spirited performance to give themselves a fighting chance in this tournament.

However, they know how to bounce back and win games, and that's what they'll look to do against RR. That said, the Royals have a surprisingly good record against the Mumbai Indians, and they'll look to continue their run of resurgent performances.

MI don't like to make too many changes to their lineup. They should stick with the same team that took the field against PBKS. Piyush Chawla is someone they could consider bringing in, however.
The Royals put in an impressive shift against KKR, and they'll be eager to carry that momentum into this match. They could play Shreyas Gopal on this slow track, though they are likely to stick with the same team.

As spirited as RR have been with their depleted squad, they don't match up to the might of this Mumbai side. Fresh off a six-day break with some new strategies and ploys, Rohit Sharma and Co. will be eager to secure a win in this game.