IPL 2015 Schedule: Fixture Info, Odds and Predictions for Upcoming Matches
The 2015 Indian Premier League has got off to a flying start, and with all eight teams having played two matches, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings lead the way.
The pace is unrelenting as the matches continue to come thick and fast early on, and victories are at a premium with no team wanting to be cut adrift at the bottom of the table.
Here is all the information for the upcoming fixtures in the IPL, along with odds and predictions, and a closer examination of Rajasthan's clash with Mumbai Indians, and Kings XI Punjab against Delhi Daredevils.
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| Date | Time (BST) | Fixture | Predicted Winner |
| April 14 | 3:30 p.m | Rajasthan Royals (19-20) v Mumbai Indians (evens) | RR |
| April 15 | 3:30 p.m | Kings XI Punjab (1-2) v Delhi Daredevils (2-1) | KXIP |
| April 16 | 3:30 p.m | Sunrisers Hyderabad (evens) v Rajasthan Royals (5-6) | SH |
| April 17 | 3:30 p.m | Mumbai Indians (17-10) v Chennai Super Kings (8-15) | CSK |
Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians
Rajasthan opened up their campaign with an impressive 26-run victory over last year's beaten finalists, Kings XI Punjab.
They added a second victory with a final-ball win against Delhi, to see them setting the early pace at the top of the table alongside Chennai.
Mumbai have had a contrasting start, as they have lost both of their matches so far, to Kings XI by 18 runs, and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
Tuesday's clash at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad is already arguably a must-win game for the Mumbai outfit, as it will be difficult to recover from three consecutive losses.
But Rajasthan will be hugely buoyed by their Delhi victory, with Deepak Hooda the star on that occasion after his 25-ball 54, cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle was one of many impressed by the 19-year-old:
The likes of Steve Smith, James Faulkner and Tim Southee are all in fine form for the Royals, and Rajasthan have shown all-round quality in the tournament openers.
Mumbai will need some of their big-hitters—Aaron Finch, Corey Anderson, Kieron Pollard—to fire if they are going to have a chance of their first win of the 2015 tournament.
Kings XI Punjab vs. Delhi Daredevils
Delhi are another side desperately looking for their first win of the tournament; two opening losses in 2015 have continued their rotten form from last year which saw them finish bottom of the league.
They were unlucky to lose their opener against CSK by just one run, as well as their second consecutive final-ball defeat to Rajasthan.
Imran Tahir and Albie Morkel have been in form for Delhi, the latter having fallen yards short of a match-winning contribution against the Super Kings.
They need to start turning near-misses into victories, and they have a chance against a Kings XI side who have not made quite the blistering start to the tournament that they did last year.
The Royals beat Kings XI convincingly, proving that their big-hitting batting lineup can be shackled by decent bowling.
But, worryingly for Delhi, key paceman Mitchell Johnson looks to be finding his form, per Cricket Australia:
The Daredevils look a better outfit this season than last, but they will need to be at the top of their game to overcome a talented Kings XI side.
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