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The high intensity clash between two top teams, Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, awaits in Match 13 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Tuesday, April 7.

RR vs MI match preview

Rajasthan Royals have been phenomenal in their first home game in Guwahati against CSK where they made a cakewalk of a small target, chasing it in almost 12 overs. Their top three have shown great composure with the bat whether it is Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or Dhruv Jurel, all have looked very solid.

In the bowling department, Ravi Bishnoi was phenomenal with his four wickets in the previous game and completely changed the match. Eyes will be on Tushar Deshpande as well who delivered a sensational last over and held his nerves under pressure.

Now coming to Mumbai Indians. After winning their first game, they will come into this match with a heartbreaking loss against Delhi Capitals a few days back. Despite a half century by stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav, the batting looked quite ordinary and needs improvement.

In the bowling department, once again Jasprit Bumrah has been very clinical with the ball. Apart from him, Mitchell Santner has also done a decent job but the rest of the bowlers especially the all-round options need to step up and perform better.

RR vs MI head-to-head record in IPL

  • Total Matches: 31
  • Mumbai Indians Wins: 16
  • Rajasthan Royals Wins: 14
  • No Result: 1

RR vs MI pitch report

The Guwahati pitch usually offers a balanced surface. Batters can play their shots once they settle but it is not a flat track from the start. There is some help for pacers early on with the new ball and spinners can also get grip in the middle overs. It is not always a very high scoring ground but teams chasing have enjoyed success here. Winning the toss and bowling first could be the preferred option in the RR vs MI game.

RR vs MI key players

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – He has been in very good touch with a blistering half century against CSK. He also played a valuable knock at the top against GT. This young player is showing great promise and can be a key factor again.

Rohit Sharma – The veteran batter brings a lot of experience with him. He has scored 113 runs in two matches with a very good strike rate. If he settles, he can take the game away.

Ravi Bishnoi – Bishnoi played a key role in the previous game with four wickets and broke the GT middle order. He will once again be crucial in the middle overs.

Jasprit Bumrah – One cannot rule him out. Bumrah was very economical in the last game conceding less than six runs per over and always creates pressure.

RR vs MI predicted playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma

Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Player: Mayank Markande

RR vs MI match prediction

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have got all the firepower and some of the most experienced players in their side. But Rajasthan Royals have looked like a more complete team so far with different players stepping up at the right time.

It is not an easy call and this one can go either way. It should be a proper neck to neck contest. Still, Rajasthan Royals look slightly ahead at the moment.

Prediction: Rajasthan Royals likely to win this match.

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