Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face each other in the 13th match of the ongoing IPL 2026. This article provides the probable playing XI for the RR vs MI clash, possible team combinations, team news and key players to watch in Delhi.
The 13th match of IPL 2026 between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is scheduled to take place on April 7, 2026 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
They have faced each other 31 times in the IPL so far, with MI winning 16 games while DC has managed to win 14 games. One match ended without result.
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RR vs MI Team News
Rajasthan Royals are full of confidence, and they are aiming for their third consecutive win in the ongoing IPL 2026. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are looking to bounce back after their 6-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals.
There is some good news for MI as captain Hardik Pandya is fit and ready to play in Guwahati after missing the last match against DC due to illness. For RR, Dasun Shanaka has joined the team as a replacement for Sam Curran for this season.
IPL 2026, Match 13: RR Playing XI vs MI
Openers: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Rajasthan Royals openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have been the most explosive pair in the ongoing IPL 2026. Jaiswal opens the innings, handles the pressure and rotates the strike, while Suryavanshi attacks from the first ball.
MI will rely on Jasprit Bumrah to try to break this firepower.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira.
The middle order of Rajasthan Royals is proving to be their biggest strength this season. Dhruv Jurel and captain Riyan Parag play important roles at No. 3 and No. 4, while Shimron Hetmyer brings big hitting power in the middle overs which is crucial against MI.
Apart from bowling, Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira have energized the lower order with explosive shots. Jadeja was impressive in the last match in Guwahati and he would like to surprise Mumbai Indians as well. With this firepower, RR achieved its third consecutive win.
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Nandre Berger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
The Royals have a strong and balanced bowling attack in IPL 2026. Jofra Archer leads the pace attack with his flamboyant spells, and he is ready to trouble MI’s top-order batsmen. Tushar Deshpande is lethal in the final overs, while Nandre Berger brings extra pace and swing with the new ball.
Sandeep Sharma’s control and clever swing will be crucial against MI. They will make life difficult for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 clash in Guwahati.
Rajasthan Royals probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Joffra Archer, Nandre Berger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.
12th player: Ravi Bishnoi
IPL 2026, Match 13: MI Playing XI vs RR
Openers: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton
Rohit Sharma brings experience and aggressive off-side play, while Ryan Rickelton attacks fearlessly from the start, so they will be a major threat for RR. In Guwahati, they are facing a tough challenge against Rajasthan’s lethal attack due to Archer’s pace and Jadeja’s spin.
If Rohit and Rickelton perform well together, the five-time IPL champions’ chances will improve significantly.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dheer, Mitchell Santner.
The middle order and all-rounder of Mumbai Indians will play an important role in this match. Suryakumar Yadav brings fearless 360-degree hitting while Hardik Pandya returns to strike the right balance. Tilak Verma adds stability, Naman Dheer provides explosive death overs firepower, and Mitchell Santner controls the middle overs with clever spin in addition to his useful batting.
RR will have to bring their A game to handle MI’s versatile middle and lower order, as their experience and balance of power will make things easier in both cases – batting or chasing.
Bowlers: Allah Ghazanfar, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah
The bowling attack of Mumbai Indians is a perfect blend of experience and firepower for this match. Jasprit Bumrah leads the attack with unstoppable yorkers and mastery over the death overs, while Deepak Chahar will aim to provide success in the powerplay with his swinging new ball.
Shardul Thakur provides crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs and easy hitting lower down the order, and young Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar adds mystery to the middle overs. This attack will challenge the explosive batsmen of Royals on the batting-friendly pitch of Guwahati.
Mumbai Indians’ probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dheer, Mitchell Santner, Allah Ghazanfar, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah.
12th player: trent bolt
RR vs MI: Complete impressive players list
Influential players of Rajasthan Royals: Ravi Bishnoi, Luan-Dre Pretorius, Sushant Mishra, Shubham Dubey, Ravi Singh
Influential players of Mumbai Indians: Raj Bawa, Deepak Chahar, Mayank Markande, Robin Minz, Ashwini Kumar.
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