In the 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the ACA Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, April 7. This match promises to be a fierce contest between bat and ball.
Following two consecutive victories, the Rajasthan Royals appear to be in magnificent form—marking an excellent start to their campaign in this major T20 tournament. Under the brilliant captaincy of Riyan Parag, the Jaipur-based franchise has secured two impressive wins: first by defeating the Chennai Super Kings, and subsequently by registering a thrilling last-ball victory against the Gujarat Titans. Now, they will look to complete a hat-trick of wins.
Mumbai Indians kicked off their campaign with a victory a stark contrast to all their opening matches since 2012. However, they appeared to go off track in their subsequent match, suffering a defeat in a hard-fought contest against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. It remains to be seen whether Hardik Pandya has fully recovered from his fever ahead of the upcoming fixture.
RR vs MI Head to Head
- Total Matches: 31
- MI Wins: 16
- RR Wins: 14
- No Result (NR): 1
RR vs MI Playing 11 & Impact Players
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Dhruv Jurel(WK), 4. Riyan Parag(C), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donavon Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Nandre Burger, 9. Jofra Archer, 10. Sandeep Sharma, 11. Ravi Bishnoi/Tushar Deshpande
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Impact Players: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Shubham Dubey, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Singh
Mumbai Indians (MI) Possible Playing 11: 1. Ryan Rickelton(WK), 2. Rohit Sharma, 3. Tilak Varma, 4. Suryakumar Yadav(C), 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. Naman Dhir, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Shardul Thakur, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Deepak Chahar
Mumbai Indians (MI) Impact Players: Mayank Markande, Trent Boult, Robin Minz, Raj Angad Bawa, Ashwani Kumar
RR vs MI Player Stats
Rohit Sharma vs Sandeep Sharma: This presents a strategic nightmare for "The Hitman"; Sandeep has dismissed him 5 times across 12 innings, during which Rohit has managed to score only 38 runs at a strike rate of 86.
Suryakumar Yadav vs RR: "SKY" has consistently maintained his dominance over the Royals; he has amassed a total of 472 runs across 12 innings, averaging 47.20 with a strike rate of 151.76.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Shimron Hetmyer: Bumrah has proven to be a formidable obstacle for this RR finisher; he has conceded only 9 runs off 15 deliveries while claiming his wicket 4 times.
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Trent Boult: Jaiswal enters this contest on the back of scoring 93 runs in his last two matches, where he will have to contend with the early swing of his former teammate, Trent Boult.
RR vs MI Pitch Report
Barsapara Cricket Stadium is one of those select venues in India that offers equal assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. However, the captain winning the toss typically opts to bowl first and chase the target, as batting becomes slightly easier under the floodlights. The skies over Guwahati are currently overcast. If the weather conditions persist on Tuesday, fast bowlers will receive significant assistance from the swing available during the opening overs.
| Category | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 8 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 4 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 160 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 153 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 237/3 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 118/10 |
| Highest Score Successfully Chased | 225/5 |
| Lowest Score Successfully Defended | 119/6 |
RR vs MI Probable Best Performance
Rohit Sharma
As the IPL progresses into its 19th season, Rohit Sharma's brilliance shows no signs of diminishing. He has appeared in tremendous form in both matches played so far. However, his finest performance came against the KKR team led by Ajinkya Rahane, where the 38-year-old veteran scored over 70 runs against the three-time champions, raining fours and sixes across every corner of the Wankhede Stadium. Riding on this excellent form, Rohit could prove to be a formidable threat against RR in Guwahati.
Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer will be playing against his former franchise. This exceptional English bowler possesses a unique ability to swing the ball and generate movement while delivering it at high speeds—a trait that often intimidates batsmen. He has been in magnificent form over the last few matches, and it is expected that he will maintain this momentum to deliver a match-winning bowling performance in the upcoming contest.
Also Read: Who has taken a hat-trick in the IPL from 2008 to 2026? (List)
