The Rajasthan Royals are up against Mumbai Indians for the 13th match of IPL 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati.
Rajasthan Royals, currently enjoying a period of stability, are unlikely to make radical changes to their winning combination, whereas Mumbai Indians might be forced into some tactical shifts to address their recent bowling woes.
RR vs MI Team News
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
In the Rajasthan Royals camp, the leadership of Riyan Parag has brought a fresh sense of energy to the side. The opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and the young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to continue, providing a blend of experience and raw aggression. The middle order is arguably the most settled in the tournament, featuring the seasoned Sanju Samson and the explosive Dhruv
Jurel, who has established himself as a premier finisher. The bowling department will be spearheaded by the pace of Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger, with Ravi Bishnoi providing the specialized leg-spin option that is so effective on the Guwahati surface.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Mumbai Indians face a more complex selection dilemma. The fitness of captain Hardik Pandya is the primary concern; should he be fully cleared to bowl his four overs, it provides MI with the much-needed balance they lacked in their previous fixture. Rohit Sharma will lead the batting charge at the top alongside Ryan Rickelton, while Suryakumar Yadav remains the most dangerous player at number three. The inclusion of Tilak Varma at number four is certain, given his exceptional form in the early stages of 2026. In the bowling unit, Jasprit Bumrah remains the undisputed leader, but the supporting cast including Deepak Chahar and Gerald Coetzee must step up to prevent RR from running away with the game in the final five overs.
RR vs MI Predicted Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger
Mumbai Indians (MI): Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickleton, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult.
