The 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 XIs for the RR vs MI clash, likely team combinations, team news, and key players to watch in Delhi.
This IPL 2026 Match 13 between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is scheduled to be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on April 7, 2026.
They have faced each other 31 times in the IPL so far, with MI winning 16 games while DC managed to win 14 games. One match ended without a result.
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RR vs MI Team News
Rajasthan Royals are full of confidence, and they are aiming for their third straight win in the ongoing IPL 2026. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians are looking to bounce back after a 6-wicket loss against the 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. As for RR, Dasun Shanaka has joined the squad as a replacement for Sam Curran for this season.
IPL 2026, Match 13: RR Playing XI vs MI
Openers: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Rajasthan Royals openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have been the most explosive pair in the ongoing IPL 2026. Jaiswal anchors the innings, handling pressure and rotating strike, while Sooryavanshi attacks from ball one.
MI will rely on Jasprit Bumrah to try and break this firepower.
Middle-Order Batters and All-Rounders: Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira
Rajasthan Royals’ middle order is proving to be their big strength this season. Dhruv Jurel and captain Riyan Parag play important roles at No. 3 and No. 4, while Shimron Hetmyer brings the big-hitting power in the middle overs that holds the key against the MI.
Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira spice up the lower order with explosive shots apart from their bowling element. Jadeja was on fire in Guwahati in the last match, and he would love to shock the MI as well. With this firepower, the RR chase a third consecutive win.
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
The Royals have a strong and balanced bowling attack in IPL 2026. Jofra Archer leads the pace attack with his fiery spells, and he is ready to trouble MI’s top-order batters. Tushar Deshpande is deadly in the final overs, while Nandre Burger brings extra pace and swing with the new ball.
Sandeep Sharma’s control and clever swing will be key against MI. They will make life tough for Mumbai Indians in Guwahati in their IPL 2026 clash.
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, 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 big threat to RR. In Guwahati, they face a tough challenge against Rajasthan’s deadly attack with Archer’s pace and Jadeja’s spin.
If Rohit and Rickelton fire together, the five-time IPL champions’ chances will boost significantly.
Middle-Order Batters and All-Rounders: Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner
Mumbai Indians’ middle-order and all-rounders will play a key role in this game. Suryakumar Yadav brings fearless 360-degree hitting while Hardik Pandya returns to strike correct balance. Tilak Varma adds stability, Naman Dhir provides explosive death-overs firepower, and Mitchell Santner controls the middle overs with clever spin apart from his handy batting.
The RR will have to bring their A game to control MI’s versatile middle and lower order, as their balance of experience and power will make things easy in either case—batting or chasing.
Bowlers: Allah Ghazanfar, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack for this clash is a perfect mix of experience and firepower. Jasprit Bumrah leads the attack with unplayable yorkers and death-over mastery, while Deepak Chahar will aim to provide breakthroughs with his swinging new ball in the powerplay.
Shardul Thakur provides crucial middle-over breakthroughs and handy lower-order hitting, and young Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar adds mystery in the middle overs. This attack will challenge the Royals’ explosive batters on Guwahati’s batting-friendly pitch.
Mumbai Indians Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Allah Ghazanfar, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah.
12th Player: Trent Boult
RR vs MI: Full Impact Players List
Rajasthan Royals Impact Players: Ravi Bishnoi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sushant Mishra, Shubham Dubey, Ravi Singh
Mumbai Indians Impact Players: Raj Bawa, Deepak Chahar, Mayank Markande, Robin Minz, Ashwani Kumar
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