The RR vs MI IPL 2026 match has just dropped on matchday 13. Get details on where to watch, standings, timeline, stats, playing XI, head-to-head records, and match predictions. On Tuesday, the Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians match in the Indian Premier League starts at 7:30 PM at the Barsapara Stadium.
It’s a match already billed as Rajasthan Royals (RR) batting versus Mumbai Indians (MI) bowling. With 4 points and a +2.233 net run rate, the Rajasthan Royals return to Barsapara. Historically, it has been a close rivalry.
Vaibhav Soorvanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal are in excellent form. RR has had a fantastic beginning to the match so far. Against the Gujarat Titans last time, they both had a strike rate of 150+. Can young lad Vaibhav handle Boult- Bumrah?
The middle-order, however, struggled against strong fast bowling. Rohit and Surya have a weakness against leg-spin. Bishnoi, who took four wickets in the last match, could exploit them.
Mumbai Indians (MI) are looking for a comeback. After a great start, MI fell short by 6 wickets against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the absence of skipper Hardik.
The loss was a result of early wickets falling rapidly and the lower order failing to put up a fight. Now, Hardika and Boult can return to the squad. And their bowling looks solid. But how the top and middle order handle Archer-Burger will decide the game.
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Standings
| # | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | For | Against | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2.50 | 145/3 (5.4) | 408/4 (0.0) | 4 | WW |
| 02 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2.23 | 338/3 (2.1) | 331/4 (0.0) | 4 | WW |
| 03 | Delhi Capitals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1.17 | 309/3 (5.2) | 303/4 (0.0) | 4 | WW |
| 04 | Punjab Kings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.64 | 375/3 (7.5) | 371/4 (0.0) | 4 | WW |
| 05 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +0.28 | 583/6 (0.0) | 524/5 (5.3) | 2 | LWL |
| 06 | Mumbai Indians | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.21 | 386/3 (9.1) | 384/3 (8.1) | 2 | LW |
| 07 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.54 | 301/3 (9.5) | 301/3 (7.1) | 2 | WL |
| 08 | Gujarat Titans | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.42 | 366/4 (0.0) | 375/3 (9.0) | 0 | LL |
| 09 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.96 | 381/4 (0.0) | 450/3 (9.0) | 0 | LL |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.52 | 543/6 (0.0) | 588/5 (0.5) | 0 | LLL |
Where to Watch Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians |
| Stadium | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, April 07, 7:30P.M. (IST) |
| Where to watch | JioHotstar |
RR vs MI Head to Head Records
| Matches | 31 |
| RR Wons | 14 |
| MI Wons | 16 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Home advantage Index (RR) | 33.33% |
| Defensive Fragility Ratio | 0.424 |
RR vs MI Pitch Report
Consistently, Barsapara produces a batting-friendly pitch. The Pacers got an early pace, swing from this surface. During the last match, pacers took eight wickets, while spinners took three on this pitch. The average score of this ground is 170-180.
In the second innings, dew forces a change in game plan. Because of the dew, the ball got slippery and could not grip well. And the chasing team gained an advantage from that, and the short boundaries and fast outfield helped even more.
That’s why the captain who won the toss prefers to bowl first.
Weather Report
Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians will face off at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Matchday 13. The temperature will be around 21-23 degrees Celsius at match time.
In match time, the humidity will be 84-87%. A wind will be blowing at 7km/h from the South-southeast. There is a possibility of rain, and the sky will be cloudy.
RR vs MI Playing 11 (Predicted )
For Rajasthan Royals Playing 11
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
Impact Player – Shubham Dubey / Yudvhir Singh / Ravi Bishnoi
For Mumbai Indians Playing 11
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir, Trent Boult / Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Player: Deepak Chahar / Mayank Markande
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Timeline (Last 5 matches)
| Season | Winner | Venue | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 100 runs |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 9 wickets |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 6 wickets |
| 2023 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 6 wickets |
| 2022 | Mumbai Indians | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai | 5 wickets |
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Stats
- Trent Boult has 32 wickets in the first over in IPL. Early swing could decide the start.
- Suryakumar Yadav has scored 25+ in 11 straight innings against RR. He has been MI’s most reliable batter in this fixture.
- Sandeep Sharma returned 5 for 18 in 2024. The best bowling figures in this rivalry.
- Jasprit Bumrah averages 18.59 against RR and has removed key top-order batters more than once.
- The average first innings score here is 143, while chasing teams average 156. The pitch tends to get easier later.
RR vs MI Prediction
It shapes up as a tight call between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. The head to head still leans slightly towards MI, and they have handled pressure moments better in this fixture.
RR arrive with momentum. Their top order looks settled, and the batting has covered most situations so far. But the middle order remains a concern against quality pace. That gap can be tested here.
MI look more balanced on paper. The return of Hardik Pandya adds depth with both bat and ball. Alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, their attack has more control in key phases.
Form is close, but squad depth gives MI a slight edge. If their top order holds, they should have enough to close the game. RR will rely on a strong start again to stay ahead.
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