On April 7, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face off against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the ACA Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The pitch is good for batting but also gives a little support to spinners suggesting it could be a high-scoring match. The middle overs will be decisive if RR’s spinners contain MI, RR could win but if MI’s middle order handles spin well their depth may secure victory. Here’s the detailed analysis of this RR vs MI match prediction.
Match Preview
| Detail | Information |
| Match | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) |
| Date | April 7, 2026 |
| Venue | ACA Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati |
| Capacity | ~40,000 seats |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
| MI Captain | Hardik Pandya |
| Ticketing | Available via BookMyShow, District by Zomato, and official franchise websites |
| Broadcast & Streaming (India) | Star Sports Network and JioHotstar (digital) |
| International Broadcast | Willow TV (USA/Canada), Sky Sports (UK/NZ), Fox Cricket (Australia), SuperSport (South Africa), ICC.tv (select regions) |
Match 13 of IPL 2026 will feature Rajasthan Royals (RR) going up against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on April 7. RR captained by the young Riyan Parag are riding high after their victories over CSK and GT. MI led by Hardik Pandya began with a win but fell short against Delhi Capitals so they’ll be eager to make a comeback. With a pitch that favors batting and star players on both teams, this match is set to deliver plenty of runs and excitement. A victory would keep RR at the top while MI will be looking to showcase their depth and experience against the in-form Royals.
Pitch, Ground & Weather Conditions
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is known as a batter’s paradise with a flat pitch and true bounce that makes scoring easy right from ball one.
- Boundaries are fairly short (~65m straight and ~68m square) and the fast outfield means runs flow quickly.
- Average first‑innings scores are around 180-185 with totals under 200 often tough to defend.
- Evening temperatures will stay between 23-27°C with humidity around 70-80%.
- Heavy dew makes spin less effective and chasing easier.
- Only a small chance of light showers (10-15%) but light winds (4-11 km/h) are expected.
Head-to-Head IPL Stats (H2H)
| Head to Head Metric | MI | RR |
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Wins | 16 | 14 |
| Losses | 14 | 16 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
Out of 31 matches, Mumbai Indians have won 16 while Rajasthan Royals have taken 14 with one game ending in no result. For a deeper breakdown of their head-to-head record and match details, check out the RR vs MI Head to Head.
Players to Watch Out
The Guwahati clash features explosive batters and strike bowlers who can change the game.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Key Players
| Player | Reason |
| Riyan Parag (C) | Adds depth with batting and part-time bowling. |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Consistent opener and explosive powerplay batting. |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Fearless in powerplay. |
| Dhruv Jurel | Aggressive lower middle order batting. |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-round impact with ball and fielding. |
| Jofra Archer | Wicket-taker in both Powerplay and death overs. |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Leg-spinner and crucial in middle overs. |
Mumbai Indians (MI) – Key Players
| Player | Reason |
| Rohit Sharma | Back in form and dangerous in powerplay. |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Excels in middle overs and innovative stroke play. |
| Tilak Varma | Steady run‑getter. |
| Ryan Rickelton | Aggressive opener and adds left‑right balance with Rohit. |
| Hardik Pandya | Vital as a finisher with the bat who adds balance with his bowling. |
| Mitchell Santner | Spinner and controls middle overs. |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Best death bowler in IPL and yorker specialist. |
| Trent Boult | New‑ball swing threat in powerplay. |
Match Prediction – Who Will Win RR vs MI IPL Match?
The Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians are going head-to-head in Guwahati and it promises to be an exciting match. RR is currently undefeated with two victories largely due to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s explosive batting, Jadeja’s all-around abilities and Bishnoi’s spin bowling. However, they still depend a lot on Jaiswal for scoring runs and their death bowling can be inconsistent. On the other hand, MI has a lot of big match experience especially with Rohit Sharma in great form, Suryakumar Yadav’s steady performance and Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional skills in the death overs. Their main issue is their heavy reliance on Bumrah and adapting to the conditions at Barsapara. With dew making it easier to chase winning the toss will be very important.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians start as narrow favorites but expect a close high scoring contest.
