Richard Mann has bets at 16/1 and 9/1 lined up for Rajasthan Royals' home clash with Mumbai Indians in the IPL on Thursday.
Cricket betting tips: IPL
1pt Dhruv Jurel top Rajasthan Royals batsman at 9/1 (General)
0.5pt Trent Boult to be Man of the Match at 16/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook)
What to make of Jaipur?
This venue has consistently proven one of the most predictable grounds in the IPL, with very few extremes in terms of scores. 170-190 has generally been the norm here.
So, for the Royals to chase down 210 against high-flying Gujarat Titans inside 16 overs here on Monday was quite something, made even more remarkable by the fact 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi struck a barely-believable 101 from just 38 deliveries.
I’m minded to take the view that was a one-off, and can’t easily forget the fact the Royals had previously blown three run chases from positions of great strength, most recently against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Trying to repeat Monday's heroics against a red-hot Mumbai Indians outfit on Thursday, 3pm, UK time, could well prove beyond them.
Beware Boult with the new ball
Against his old franchise, on a ground he knows well, I’m expecting TRENT BOULT to make his mark with the new ball.
Boult has taken seven wickets in his last two matches, appearing to have taken his death bowling to a new level to compliment new-ball skills that have always been some of the best around.
I reckon Boult could open this game up with that new cherry in the powerplay against a batting line-up that has hardly convinced with its consistency.
Mumbai are on a roll now, having won their last five, and I expect them to win again, so backing one of their main men in the Man of the Match market does appeal.
At 16/1, Boult looks as likely as any.
Sticking with the belief this Royals top order is not to be trusted, not against a Mumbai bowling attack also featuring Jasprit Bumrah, I’m keen to look at the middle order for top team batsman honours.
Dhruv Jurel has batted thrice for India so far.
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) February 26, 2024
⚡️46 on debut in Rajkot
⚡️90 in Ranchi to lead India's comeback.
⚡️A vital 39* in the chase to clinch the series.#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/mzH2ULQPo9
Dangerous Jurel worth a bet
DHRUV JUREL is a player I have a lot of time for, and he has enjoyed a solid season so far, kicking off with a fine 70 against Sunrisers Hyderabad and backing that up with scores of 35 not out, 26 and 47 more recently.
If Boult and co can do the business with the new ball, Jurel could be well placed to perform a rescue act in the middle order, and he looks a bit of value at 9/1.
Preview published at 0955 BST on 30/04/25
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