Rajasthan Royals (RR) host Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 13 of IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
The inaugural IPL champions against the most successful franchise in IPL history. RR are flying with a perfect 2-0 record and sit second on the points table. MI are 1-1 after beating KKR but losing to DC. This is a battle between RR’s red-hot form and MI’s pedigree.
Captain Hardik Pandya is expected to return to MI’s playing XI after missing the DC match due to illness. His availability changes MI’s balance significantly.
RR vs MI IPL 2026 Match 13: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs MI, IPL 2026 Match 13 |
| Date | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada (+ HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch RR vs MI Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
RR vs MI Head-to-Head Record in IPL
This is one of the IPL’s most evenly matched rivalries, though MI hold a slight historical edge.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 31 |
| MI Wins | 16 |
| RR Wins | 14 |
| No Result | 1 |
| RR Wins Since 2018 | 8 out of 14 |
| MI Wins in Last 5 | 2 out of 5 |
The overall numbers say MI, but the recent trend tells a different story. RR have won 4 of their last 6 matches against MI, per ESPNcricinfo. Since 2018, RR have flipped the script in this rivalry.
The last meeting was brutal for RR. MI posted 217 at Jaipur in IPL 2025, then bowled RR out for 117, winning by 100 runs. Trent Boult and Karn Sharma took 3 wickets each. RR will want payback on home turf.
Jasprit Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker in this rivalry with 19 wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 296 runs against MI at 42.28, and both his IPL centuries have come against them.
Current Form: How Both Teams Enter This Match
Here is the Current Form of both Teams:
Rajasthan Royals (Won 2, Lost 0 – 2nd on Points Table)
RR have been clinical. They dismantled CSK for 127 in Match 3 at this very ground, then edged GT by 6 runs in Ahmedabad defending 210. Tushar Deshpande defended 11 runs in the final over to seal that win.
Every department is clicking. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (15-ball fifty vs CSK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel have all contributed with the bat. Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, and Ravi Bishnoi have shared wickets across both matches.
Mumbai Indians (Won 1, Lost 1 – 6th on Points Table)
MI beat KKR in their opener but lost to DC in Delhi. They posted just 162 batting first, which DC chased comfortably thanks to Sameer Rizvi’s 90 off 51 balls.
Rohit Sharma is MI’s top run-scorer this season. Shardul Thakur is the leading wicket-taker. Hardik Pandya missed the DC match due to illness but is likely to return tonight, which adds crucial balance to MI’s all-round game.
MI’s bowling strength lies in Bumrah and Boult with the new ball, but they need their middle-overs bowling to improve. Mitchell Santner is now available and adds a left-arm spin option.
RR vs MI: Probable Playing XIs
Here are the Probable Playing XI of both Teams:
Rajasthan Royals Probable 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.
RR’s Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi opening pair is the most explosive in IPL 2026. Jaiswal has scored both his IPL centuries against MI, including a 124 off 62 balls in IPL 2023. If he gets going tonight, MI are in for a long evening.
Mumbai Indians Probable XI
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.
MI’s Bumrah-Boult powerplay combination is the most feared in the league. Bumrah has 19 wickets against RR in this rivalry. Add Santner’s left-arm spin in the middle overs, and MI have the bowling to restrict RR’s aggressive batters.
The big question is Suryakumar Yadav’s batting position. He was listed as captain by some sources for this match, though Pandya remains the official skipper. SKY has 472 runs against RR in his IPL career.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Jasprit Bumrah: Jaiswal has both his IPL centuries against MI, but Bumrah has 19 wickets in this rivalry. This is the marquee battle of the match. Whoever wins the first 4 overs likely dictates the result.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Trent Boult: The teenager’s fearless approach against Boult’s swing with the new ball. Boult took 3 wickets in the last RR vs MI match. Can Sooryavanshi survive the initial spell and counter-attack?
Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer: Rohit is MI’s top scorer this season. Archer’s express pace and bounce in Guwahati will be a stern test for the veteran opener. This matchup sets the tone for MI’s innings.
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Barsapara serves as RR’s home ground in IPL 2026. Captain Riyan Parag is an Assam local, so expect passionate home support.
The pitch is batting-friendly with consistent bounce. Pacers get assistance with the new ball, while spinners become effective in the middle overs. The team batting second has won 4 of the last 5 matches here, so the toss is crucial.
Dew is a major factor in evening matches at Guwahati. It makes the ball skid onto the bat in the second innings, heavily favouring the chasing side.
Weather: Around 25-28°C, mostly cloudy. News9live reports slight rain chances after 2 PM IST, but low probability of rain during the match.
RR vs MI Match 13 Prediction
RR are favourites based on current form (2-0), home advantage at Guwahati, and an explosive batting lineup that is firing from ball one.
However, MI have Bumrah (19 wickets vs RR), Boult (3 wickets in the last meeting), and a batting order featuring Rohit, SKY, and Tilak Varma. Plus Pandya’s return adds a genuine sixth bowling option.
The dew factor and toss result will play a massive role. If MI chase, they have the firepower to pull off any total. If RR bat second, Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal can run away with the game.
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Final Thoughts
RR vs MI at Barsapara is a blockbuster. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, April 7 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
Jaiswal’s two centuries against MI, Bumrah’s 19-wicket rivalry dominance, Sooryavanshi vs Boult in the powerplay, and Pandya’s comeback. This match has headline moments stacked from start to finish.
