IPL 2024: 3 milestones that could be reached in tonight's RR vs MI clashÂ
The 38th match of IPL 2024 promises to be a high-octane one. Rajasthan Royals (RR), currently sitting pretty at the top of the points table, will lock horns with Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday, April 22.
Rajasthan have been the team to beat this season, with a dominant performance so far. They've won a whopping six out of their seven matches, with their batting firepower led by the in-form Jos Buttler, who already has two centuries under his belt.
Mumbai, on the other hand, have had a more inconsistent run, managing just three wins from seven games. However, their last victory against Punjab Kings showed glimpses of their potential, with Suryakumar Yadav anchoring the innings with a brilliant 78.
Every IPL game offers both teams a chance to reach a certain milestone. Hence, some records are on the verge of being shattered ahead of this game as well.
On that note, let's take a look at the top three landmarks that could be reached in today's RR vs. MI fixture.
#3 Jos Buttler could become the first overseas player to hit 3000 runs for RR
Jos Buttler will be eyeing a special milestone tonight against Mumbai Indians. The destructive opener is just 54 runs away from becoming the first overseas player to reach 3,000 runs for Rajasthan Royals.
Since joining the franchise in 2018, Buttler has amassed a staggering 2,946 runs at an impressive average of 43.3 and at a superb strike rate of 148.7, showcasing remarkable consistency and explosiveness at the top of the order. A brisk knock tonight could see him etch his name in RR folklore.
#2 Rohit Sharma could surpass Aaron Finch's tally
Rohit Sharma has been in superb form so far in IPL 2024. The former MI skipper has scored almost 300 runs at a strike rate of 164.09 and is looking in ominous touch this season.
An out-and-out demolisher up top, Rohit has a mountainous record in T20 cricket. With 11,453 runs, he is the eighth highest run-getter in T20 history. In Jaipur, he could become the seventh highest on the list as he is just six runs away from toppling Aaron Finch's tally of 11,458 runs.
#1 Yuzvendra Chahal could become the first player to take 200 wickets in IPL history
RR's star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is on the brink of etching his name in IPL history. Ahead of their crucial clash against MI, Chahal needs just a single wickets to become the first bowler ever to reach the coveted milestone of 200 wickets in IPL history.
Chahal, known for his deceptive leg-spin and sharp googlies, has been a mainstay in the IPL for over a decade and has become synonymous with wicket-taking prowess.
Currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, Chahal sits at an impressive 199 scalps from 152 matches, boasting a wicket in every 16.72 balls. This upcoming match presents a golden opportunity for Chahal to achieve this historic feat.