Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians: After securing back-to-back wins, Rajasthan Royals will host Mumbai Indians in the 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at ACA Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. For the first time, Mumbai and Rajasthan will lock horns against each other at this venue.
The Jaipur-based franchise under Riyan Parag’s leadership is keen to make it a hat-trick of wins. RR had a positive start to their campaign with two consecutive wins against Chennai Super Kings (by 8 wickets) and Gujarat Titans (6 runs).
Mumbai too started their season on a winning note against Kolkata Knight Riders (by 6 wickets) and broke the jinx of losing their season openers since 2012. In the subsequent game, the five-time champions under the interim captain Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy suffered a 6-wicket loss to the Delhi Capitals.
To predict the winner of the upcoming match, let’s find out the head-to-head stats of RR vs MI, weather and pitch conditions, probable XI, and impact subs list.
Rajasthan vs Mumbai IPL 2026 Match Details
| Match Number in IPL 2026 | 13 |
| Date and Day | April 07 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Venue | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati |
| Allowable Seating Capacity | Upto 46,000 |
| Match Timings (IST) | 07:30 pm |
| Points and Net Run Rate (NRR) | RR: 4 Points and +2.233 NRR (2 Wins and 0 Loss) |
| MI: 2 Points and -0.206 NRR (1 Win and 1 Loss) |
Head-to-Head Rivalry of RR vs MI Since IPL 2008
Mumbai Indians maintain a close domination in the head-to-head records against Rajasthan Royals with 16-14 out of 31 matches played, with one fixture ended without a result.
| Total Matches Played (RR vs MI) | 31 |
| Winnings | RR: 14, and MI: 16 |
| No Result Match Due to Rain | 01 (in 2009) |
| Winnings Batting First | RR: 03, and MI: 08 |
| Winnings Batting Second | RR:11, and MI: 08 |
| Highest Inning Total (RR vs MI) | RR: 212 (in IPL 2023), and MI: 217 (in IPL 2025) |
| Lowest Inning Total (RR vs MI) | RR: 90 (in IPL 2021), and MI: 92 (in IPL 2013) |
Barsapara Stadium: Weather, Pitch, and Toss Winner Strategy
- Weather Conditions: The match between RR and MI is less likely to get interrupted due to the partly overcast conditions in Guwahati with 48% cloud cover and 14% rainfall chances. With 21°C temperature, 85% humidity levels, and 19° dew point, both teams can get an opportunity to prove their competency by playing a full-fledged 20-over contest.
- Pitch Report: The balanced nature of the pitch promises a fierce battle between the bat and ball. As per the reports, if the overcast persists in Guwahati, then pacers will gain a massive advantage with huge swing and seam in the powerplay. Spinners can dominate against the talented batters only if there is a lack of dew factor in evening matches.
- Toss Winning Captain Decision: Both RR and MI captains would prefer bowling first after winning the toss. This is because teams have a better chance of chasing targets under the lights. Teams batting first will have a tough time defending the total unless it is exceeded beyond 200.
Playing XI and Impact Subs: Experts’ Prediction for MI and RR Strong Line-up
Rajasthan Royals are unlikely to change their well-set playing XI combination. Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya could return to his squad after recovering from a mild fever.
Here is how both teams can form their best line-up and choose their reliable impact player for the upcoming match:
Rajasthan Royals Expected Playing XI vs Mumbai Indians
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman |
| 2. | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Batsman |
| 3. | Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper and Batsman |
| 4. | Riyan Parag (Captain) | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 5. | Shimron Hetmyer (Overseas) | Batsman |
| 6. | Ravindra Jadeja | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 7. | Jofra Archer (Overseas) | Fast Bowler |
| 8. | Nandre Burger (Overseas) | Fast Bowler |
| 9. | Tushar Deshpande | Fast Bowler |
| 10. | Sandeep Sharma | Fast Bowler |
| 11. | Ravi Bishnoi | Spin Bowler |
RR Best Impact Player Out of 5 Subs
| S.No | Player | Role | Priority |
| 1. | Donovan Ferreria (Overseas) | Wicketkeeper and Batsman | First Choice (To swap with Ravi Bishnoi or vice-versa) |
| 2. | Lhuan-dre Pretorius | Wicketkeeper and Batsman | Second Choice |
| 3. | Brijesh Sharma | Fast Bowler | Moderate |
| 4. | Ravi Singh | Wicketkeeper and Batsman | Low |
| 5. | Shubham Dubey | Batsman | Very Low |
Mumbai Indians Expected Playing XI vs Rajasthan Royals
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Rohit Sharma | Batsman |
| 2. | Ryan Rickelton (Overseas) | Wicketkeeper and Batsman |
| 3. | Suryakumar Yadav | Batsman |
| 4. | Tilak Varma | Batsman |
| 5. | Hardik Pandya (Captain) | Fast Bowling All-Rounder |
| 6. | Sherfane Rutherford (Overseas) | Fast Bowling All-Rounder |
| 7. | Mitchell Santner (Overseas) | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 8. | Shardul Thakur | Fast Bowling All-Rounder |
| 9. | Trent Boult (Overseas) | Fast Bowler |
| 10. | Jasprit Bumrah | Fast Bowler |
| 11. | Deepak Chahar | Fast Bowler |
MI Best Impact Player Out of 5 Subs
| S.No | Player | Role | Priority |
| 1. | Corbin Bosch | Fast Bowling All-Rounder | First Choice (To Swap with Suryakumar Yadav or Vice-Versa) |
| 2. | Shardul Thakur | Fast Bowling All-Rounder | Second Choice |
| 3. | Naman Dhir | Batsman | Moderate |
| 4. | Mayank Markande | Fast Bowler | Low |
| 5. | Ashwani Kumar | Fast Bowler | Very Low |
IPL 2026 Match 13 Winner Prediction: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians?
The Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians have equal chances of winning as these two teams maintain a close head-to-head record and powerful top-order batters.
However, forming a powerful combination of spin and pace bowling attack is essential for any team to triumph at Barsapara Cricket Stadium. As dew is expected to play a significant role at this venue, the chasing teams will certainly be the favorites to win the forthcoming match unless the target is below 200.