There is something quietly exciting brewing in the Rajasthan Royals camp. Two matches, two victories, and a position perched right at the top of the IPL 2026 points table. They were not supposed to be here, not according to the pre-season predictions, and certainly not after the kind of overhaul they underwent in the auction. But cricket has a habit of rewarding confidence, and right now, the Royals are playing with plenty of it.
Their latest triumph came in a high-scoring thriller against the Gujarat Titans on Saturday, and once again it was the batting that stole the show. The opening partnership of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal is rapidly becoming one of the most feared in the competition. They are giving Rajasthan the kind of explosive, fast starts that put opposition bowling attacks immediately on the back foot. Dhruv Jurel chipped in with a brisk half-century in the previous game, adding tremendous momentum through the middle overs.
For the Mumbai Indians, the picture is more complicated. They made a stunning start to IPL 2026 but were brought back down to earth by the Delhi Capitals on Saturday. That defeat exposed several areas of concern that the coaching staff will need to address urgently before this Tuesday fixture at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
The batting remains heavily reliant on the top order. Rohit Sharma is the team’s leading run-scorer and has been in excellent touch. Ryan Rickelton provides the explosive opening partnership that gives Mumbai’s innings its early momentum. Suryakumar Yadav contributed a half-century in the last match and will be keen to build on that form. But the big worry is the middle and lower order, Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir are yet to play a significant knock. On a surface like Guwahati, where the average first-innings score is around 145, early wickets could leave an unsettled middle order in deep trouble.
The historical head-to-head record gives Mumbai a slight edge with six wins in the last ten meetings. However, the more recent trend tells a different story, Rajasthan have won two of their last three encounters against Mumbai. With form, momentum, and a settled playing XI on their side, the Royals look well-positioned to extend that run.
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RR vs MI Match Details
| Match | Indian Premier League 2026, 13th Match |
| Date | Tuesday, 07 April 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
RR vs MI Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan’s recent form line reads L, L, W, W, W, a clear upward trajectory that shows a team finding its rhythm at exactly the right time. Two matches played, two victories, and a position at the very top of the points table. They have surprised people so far and could continue to do so.
The batting has been the headline act. The opening partnership of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal is rapidly becoming one of the most reliable and dangerous pairs in the IPL. They have combined for an aggregate of 567 runs across nine innings together and have posted 28 or more runs in eight of those nine outings, an extraordinary level of consistency that puts opposition bowling attacks under immediate pressure.
Dhruv Jurel was also brilliant in the previous game, chipping in with a brisk half-century that gave the middle order tremendous momentum. The one lingering question is what happens when Rajasthan loses a couple of early wickets and the middle order is put under pressure. Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, and Donovan Ferreira are relatively untested so far this season, but all three are proven, powerful ball-strikers. Hetmyer, in particular, was brilliant during the T20 World Cup and could make a massive impact when called upon.
The bowling attack has been equally impressive. The spin duo of Ravi Bishnoi and Ravindra Jadeja has combined for seven wickets between them and will be crucial on a Guwahati surface expected to offer turn. The pace department having Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, and Sandeep Sharma, gives Rajasthan a deep and varied attack capable of picking up wickets in all phases of the game.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai’s recent form line reads L, W, L, W, L, a pattern of inconsistency that reflects a team yet to find sustained momentum. They made a stunning start to IPL 2026 but have since lost their previous match against Delhi Capitals, exposing several areas of concern.
The batting remains heavily reliant on the top order. Rohit Sharma is the team’s leading run-scorer and has been in excellent touch. Ryan Rickelton provides the explosive, attacking opening partnership that gives Mumbai’s innings its early momentum. Suryakumar Yadav contributed a half-century in the last match and will be keen to build on that form.
The big worry is the middle and lower order. Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir are yet to play a significant knock, and the availability of captain Hardik Pandya heading into this fixture carries a degree of uncertainty that could further disrupt Mumbai’s batting balance. If they lose one or two early wickets on a tricky surface like Guwahati, the pressure on an unsettled middle order will be enormous.
Bowling is another area that needs improvement. Despite being the best fast bowler in the world, Jasprit Bumrah has gone wicketless in both IPL 2026 matches so far—an almost unbelievable stat that cannot continue. He will be joined by Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur in the pace attack, while the recently arrived Mitchell Santner will play a key role through the middle overs on a surface expected to assist spin. Mumbai needs Bumrah to find his wicket-taking rhythm urgently, and they need their middle order to step up—both in the same match.
RR vs MI Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals Probable XI-
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.
Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi / Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Mumbai Indians Probable XI-
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar.
Impact Player: Trent Boult / Mayank Markande
RR vs MI Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 Matches)
| Total Match Played | 10 |
| RR Won | 04 |
| MI Won | 06 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 00 |
RR vs MI Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has a reputation that sets it apart from the flat, high-scoring tracks seen at other IPL venues this season. The average first-innings score here is around 145 runs, making it a notably more challenging batting surface where shot selection and patience are at a premium.
Guwahati has experienced cloudy skies and some rainfall over the past few days, and the surface is expected to retain residual moisture as a result. This will give the pace bowlers genuine assistance with the new ball in the opening overs, making early wickets a significant premium. Batters who survive the initial burst will need to rebuild carefully rather than attacking blindly.
Any total above 170 to 180 will be genuinely difficult to chase here. The pitch is expected to slow down further as the match progresses, with spinners coming into play during the middle overs. This is not a venue for run-fests; it is a venue for disciplined, intelligent cricket.
RR vs MI Weather Report
The weather in Guwahati on match day is expected to be overcast and cloudy, creating conditions that could further assist the pace bowlers with the new ball.
Comfortably below 25 degrees Celsius, making for a pleasant, cool evening of T20 cricket. No rain is forecast. A full, uninterrupted game is expected.
With overcast conditions and cooler temperatures, dew is unlikely to be a significant factor compared to other IPL venues.
RR vs MI Toss Prediction
The toss at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium is historically very consistent. In six of the seven IPL matches played at this ground, the captain winning the toss has chosen to bowl first. The rationale is clear: with the pitch expected to carry some early moisture and the surface improving for batting as the game progresses, chasing is the clear strategic preference.
Both captains are fully expected to want to field first if they win the coin on Tuesday. The toss could be especially crucial here, three of the last four IPL matches played at this ground were won by the team chasing, making it a venue where bettors may need to reassess their strategy after the toss happens.
RR vs MI Match Prediction
This is one of those contests where the numbers on paper and the feel of the game point in slightly different directions. On a purely player-to-player basis, Mumbai Indians are definitely stronger. Their lineup features Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah players who would walk into any T20 side in the world. But cricket is not played on paper, and right now, Rajasthan Royals are playing like a team possessed.
The opening partnership is the foundation of everything Rajasthan does. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have been brilliant at the top, consistently putting pressure on bowling units from the very first over. Jaiswal, in particular, maximizes good form and hits a lot of fours early in his innings. If they can survive the early moisture and give Rajasthan another strong start, the middle order has the firepower to push the total into the 170-180 range—a score that is genuinely difficult to chase at this venue.
Mumbai’s middle-order inconsistency is a genuine concern. Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir are yet to play a significant knock, and the uncertainty around Hardik Pandya’s availability adds another layer of risk. If Jofra Archer and the Rajasthan pace attack can remove Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton early, the pressure on an unsettled Mumbai middle order could be overwhelming.
The spin battle will also be crucial. Ravi Bishnoi and Ravindra Jadeja have combined for seven wickets already and will relish bowling on a surface expected to offer turn. Mitchell Santner will play a similar role for Mumbai, but the Rajasthan duo has the edge in current form.
Rajasthan Royals are the former team of IPL 2026, their batting lineup is firing at the top and throughout the order, and their spin bowling duo has been taking wickets consistently. On a tricky Guwahati surface where chasing has historically been the winning strategy, the team with momentum and a settled XI has every reason to be confident.
RR vs MI Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Dhruv Jurel (RR).
- Batters- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR), Rohit Sharma (MI), Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
- All-rounders- Ravindra Jadeja (RR).
- Bowlers- Jasprit Bumrah (MI), Jofra Archer (RR), Ravi Bishnoi (RR), Mitchell Santner (MI)
Captain Pick- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR).
Vice-Captain Pick- Rohit Sharma (MI).
