The Rajasthan Royals will take on the Mumbai Indians in Match 13 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with both teams looking to build early momentum in the tournament.
The Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed a strong start, winning both their opening matches against the Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. With a dynamic top order led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, along with a solid bowling unit featuring Jofra Archer, they will look to continue their winning run.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, have had a mixed start to their campaign. After a win over Kolkata Knight Riders, they suffered a defeat to the Delhi Capitals and will be keen to bounce back. The likely return of captain Hardik Pandya adds balance, while their bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, remains a major threat.
Weather watch in Guwahati
Weather conditions could play a key role in the build-up to the match, with an Orange Alert for lightning in place until approximately 6:43 PM IST, according to AccuWeather.
However, conditions are expected to improve steadily as the evening progresses, bringing relief for fans and teams. The probability of rain, which is around 43% during the afternoon, is forecast to drop sharply to just 6% by 7:30 PM IST, close to the toss time.
While brief spells of drizzle and lightning risk may affect the early build-up, the overall outlook points to a significantly clearer and more stable window during match hours, increasing the chances of uninterrupted play once the game gets underway.
IPL 2026 RR vs MI: Match Details
What time will the RR vs MI IPL 2026 match start?
The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
What time will the toss take place?
The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
Where is the RR vs MI match being played?
The match will be held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
Where can you watch the RR vs MI IPL 2026 match live on TV?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where can you livestream the RR vs MI match?
Fans can stream the match live on the JioHotstar app and website.
RR vs MI IPL 2026: Head-to-Head Record
Matches: 31
RR wins: 14
MI wins: 16
No Result: 1
Mumbai Indians hold a slight edge historically, although Rajasthan Royals have been competitive in recent meetings.
RR vs MI IPL 2026: Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
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 (MI):
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Player: Mayank Markande
RR vs MI IPL 2026: Pitch & Conditions
The Barsapara surface is expected to offer early assistance to pacers due to moisture, making the new ball crucial. As the match progresses, dew is likely to play a major role, making chasing the preferred option. High humidity levels could further challenge bowlers in the second innings.
Team News & Key Updates
Rajasthan Royals:
RR are expected to stick with their winning combination, with young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continuing after his explosive start to the season.
Mumbai Indians:
Hardik Pandya is likely to return after missing the previous match due to illness. Trent Boult could also come back into the XI, strengthening the pace attack.
Players to Watch
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR): In red-hot form at the top of the order.
Hardik Pandya (MI): His return could be key to MI’s balance.
Jofra Archer (RR): Dangerous with the new ball.
Jasprit Bumrah (MI): A constant threat in all phases of the game.
RR vs MI IPL 2026: Squads
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Tim Seifert, Rahul Tripathi, Cameron Green, Sunil Narine, Rachin Ravindra, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Navdeep Saini, Prashant Solanki, Umran Malik and others.
Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Harnoor Singh, Mitchell Owen, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Musheer Khan, Praveen Dubey, Vishal Nishad, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh.