Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 13 of IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on April 7. The Royals head into the contest with strong momentum after winning their first two matches, while Mumbai Indians will be eager to bounce back following their defeat against Delhi Capitals.
Rajasthan Royals have shown impressive balance with both bat and ball so far this season. Their batting unit has delivered consistent performances, while the bowlers have stepped up in key moments to seal tight contests. Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, will look to regain rhythm, especially with Hardik Pandya expected to return and strengthen their combination.
RR vs MI Match Details
Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Match 13, IPL 2026
Date: April
7, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
RR vs MI Pitch Report
The pitch at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is known to be batting-friendly and generally produces high-scoring contests. The surface offers consistent bounce, allowing batters to play their shots freely once settled.
Fast bowlers may find some assistance early in the innings, particularly with the new ball. However, as the match progresses, batting conditions usually improve under lights, giving chasing teams an advantage.
- Average first innings score: Around 167
- Early assistance expected for pacers
- Batting becomes easier in the second innings
- Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first
RR vs MI Weather Report
Weather conditions in Guwahati are expected to remain overcast, with the possibility of thunderstorms earlier in the day. However, match-time conditions are likely to be playable.
- Temperature: Around 21°C
- Humidity: Around 78%
- Conditions: Cloudy with thunderstorm chances earlier
- Evening outlook: Humid conditions expected
RR vs MI Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Ravi Bishnoi
Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma
Mumbai Indians Predicted XI
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (c), Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford
RR vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Team - Team 1
Wicketkeepers:
- Ryan Rickelton
- Dhruv Jurel
Batters:
- Rohit Sharma
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
All-rounders:
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Mitchell Santner
Bowlers:
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Nandre Burger
Captain Choices:
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Rohit Sharma
Vice-Captain Choices:
- Ryan Rickelton
- Mitchell Santner
RR vs MI Dream11 Prediction - Who Will Win?
Rajasthan Royals have started IPL 2026 strongly with two consecutive wins and look well-balanced across departments. However, Mumbai Indians possess greater experience and depth, especially with Hardik Pandya likely to return to the lineup.
If Mumbai's senior players step up, they could gain the upper hand in this contest.
**Prediction:** Mumbai Indians hold a slight edge over Rajasthan Royals in Match 13 of IPL 2026.
