New Delhi, May 1 -- Rajasthan Royals pacer Sandeep Sharma is missing the crucial game against Mumbai Indians due to a fractured finger. Sandeep Sharma's participation for the rest of the season is in doubt. Rajasthan Royals team wished him a speedy recovery on X (formerly Twitter). Sandeep Sharma is seen to be wearing a sling.

Sandeep Sharma sustained an injury while attempting a low catch off Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill on Monday (April 28).

Right-arm pacer Akash Madhwal makes his debut for Rajasthan Royals. It has to be remembered that Madhwal represented Mumbai Indians in 2023 and 2024. Madhwal took a scantly believable 5/5 for Mumbai Indians against Lucknow Super Giants in the eliminator game of IPL 2023.

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