Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 13th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on April 7 in Guwahati. This article covers RR vs MI match prediction, including toss analysis, pitch report, head-to-head records, predicted scores, probable XI and win chances.
Rajasthan Royals are looking strong this season. They are currently placed third with four points and a huge net run rate of +2.233, while Mumbai Indians have slipped to sixth with a negative net run rate, which clearly puts pressure on them.
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IPL 2026: RR vs MI match details
Match date: The 13th match of IPL 2026 will be played on Tuesday, 6 April 2026.
venue: The RR vs MI match will be held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
Time: This match of IPL 2026 is going to start at 7:30 pm Indian time.
TV rights in India: The match will be telecast live on TV in India on Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming Platforms in India: JioHotstar Apps and Websites.
IPL 2026: RR vs MI pitch and weather report
Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati is known for its batting friendly pitch where the ball comes onto the bat well. Initially, cloudy sky and light humidity may provide some help to the fast bowlers, but as the match progresses it becomes easier to bat.
The average score at the Barsapara Stadium is around 161, but MI and RR can easily cross 180 due to their strong batting units. Dew will play a big role in this match, as thunderstorms and high humidity will affect the conditions. The weather will be pleasant for fans and players, with the temperature expected to range between 19 to 21 degrees Celsius during the match.
IPL 2026: RR vs MI head-to-head record
Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have played 31 matches against each other in the IPL so far, with a close and intense rivalry. MI has gained a slight lead with 16 wins, while RR managed to win 14 games. In recent meetings, Mumbai have won three of the last five matches, while RR have surprised them by winning both the encounters in the 2024 season.
IPL 2026: RR vs MI Probable Playing XI and Impact Players
Rajasthan Royals probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Joffra Archer, Nandre Berger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.
RR Impact Players: Ravi Bishnoi, Luan-Dre Pretorius, Sushant Mishra, Shubham Dubey, Adam Milne
Mumbai Indians’ probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dheer, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah.
MI Impact Players: Deepak Chahar, Mayank Markande, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Ashwani Kumar
IPL 2026: RR vs MI Toss Prediction
Toss will play an important role at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Almost every time the captain chooses to bowl first due to the initial moisture and due to heavy dew it is easier to bat in the second innings.
IPL 2026: RR vs MI Score Prediction
It is expected to be a high-scoring contest with a total of 180-195 runs likely. If RR bat first, the total could be 180-195, and if MI bat first it could be 190-210.
IPL 2026: RR vs MI key players to watch
RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Nandre Berger
MI: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya
IPL 2026: RR vs MI Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for RR?
Shimron Hetmyer or Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Who will score the most runs for MI?
Suryakumar Yadav or Rohit Sharma
IPL 2026: RR vs MI Best Bowler Prediction
Who will take the most wickets for RR?
Joffra Archer or Ravindra Jadeja
Who will take the most wickets for MI?
Jasprit Bumrah or Deepak Chahar
IPL 2026: RR vs MI Match Prediction: Who will win the 13th match?
Mumbai Indians have the upper hand when it comes to head-to-head records and pitch conditions, thanks to which they have a number of formidable batsmen.
The five-time champions also have a strong bowling attack, and all these factors give MI an edge despite Rajasthan Royals being second in the IPL 2026 points table.
IPL 2026: RR vs MI winning chances
RR – 46%
MI – 54%
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