Last Updated on 3 weeks ago by Charbel Coorey

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 13th match of IPL 2026. It promises to be a blockbuster at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. RR has won both their games, while MI has won one and lost one.

RR held their nerve in the last game against the Gujarat Titans and eventually won the game by six runs. Dhruv Jurel (75 runs), Yashasvi Jaiswal (55 runs), and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (31 runs) were amongst the runs. Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer, assisted by Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira, complete a solid batting unit for the Royals. 

Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have been brilliant while Sandeep Sharma has also bowled well. Tushar Deshpande saw their side over the line in the last game, while Ravi Bishnoi also picked up four wickets. Overall, Rajasthan’s looking very balanced as a team.

On the other hand,MI lost their last game against the Delhi Capitals by six wickets. Their batters, except Suryakumar Yadav (51 runs) and Rohit Sharma (35 runs), failed to get going. They also missed the services of Hardik Pandya.

Despite this, MI has strong depth in their squad with match-winners and proven performers. Tilak Varma has failed to get going in the first two games, and it’ll be a different picture altogether once he clicks. 

Bowling-wise, Corbin Bosch came in for Trent Boult to cover up for the batting as Hardik was unavailable. But the outcome wasn’t as they would have expected. Batting is not a concern on paper, but Mumbai needs consistency from their bowling group, especially from the other pacers except Jasprit Bumrah. 

IPL 2026 13th Match: RR vs MI Probable Playing XIIs

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (wk), 4. Riyan Parag (c), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Jofra Archer, 9.  Tushar Deshpande, 10. Sandeep Sharma, 11. Nandre Burger

Impact Sub: Ravi Bishnoi

According to cricbuzz, Hardik Pandya has returned to full fitness after missing the last match due to illness.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav (c), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Hardik Pandya, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Naman Dhir, 8. Mitchell Santner (OS), 9. Shardul Thakur/Deepak Chahar, 10. Mayank Markande, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Sub: Trent Boult

Barsapara Cricket Stadium Guwahati Pitch Report and Weather

We saw the pitch at Guwahati assisting the pacers in the first game between RR and CSK. The ball was moving around quite a bit, making it very difficult for the batters.

Later, the batters could play their shots. It was mainly because the wicket was under covers for a long time. The weather conditions will likely be similar for this game, so expect similar help for the pacers in this game too. 

Scores in the range of 160-180 are expected, and teams will prefer chasing.

Scattered thunderstorms are predicted before the game in Guwahati, and it will be cloudy at the start of the game. The temperature will be around 20-21 degrees Celsius at the start of the game.

Insights that could shape how the KKR vs PBKS match could transpire

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

• Yashasvi Jaiswal has a great record against MI. The opener has a 50% probability of making a 30+ score in this match.
• Tilak Varma (49.15%), Ryan Rickelton (44.29%) and Suryakumar Yadav are likeliest to make a 30+ score for MI.
• Tushar Deshpande is the likeliest to take 2+ wickets (38.30%). Jasprit Bumrah (37.41%) and Jofra Archer (36.36%) and Nandre Burger (34.88%) are close behind.

For more such information, check out SPODA AI below.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for RR vs MI: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant 81 runs in the first game but was dismissed cheaply in the last one. Despite that, he will be a must in your fantasy teams as he scores big when on song. 
• Dhruv Jurel is batting at 3 and has looked in good touch. He scored crucial 75 runs in the last game. Jurel has batted positively and will be a good C/VC option as well.

Key batter picks: 

• Rohit Sharma has been in top form in the first two games. He is looking pretty confident and a big knock feels around the corner for him. Try him as C/VC, despite his poor overall record against RR (467 runs, avg. 18.7, SR 128.3).
• Suryakumar Yadav scored 51 runs in the last game. Also, he has an outstanding record against RR (472 runs, avg. 47.2, SR 151.8). SKY will be an obvious C/VC option. 
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may face some challenges against MI’s pace attack, especially Jasprit Bumrah. However, any time at the crease and he can make an impact. He’ll be a good differential C/VC pick. 
• Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a fifty in the last game. He’s looked composed and will be a key batter for the Royals up top. Jaiswal is another excellent C/VC pick, especially considering he’s made two hundreds against MI.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Hardik Pandya is expected to return and is a key contributor with bat and ball. He has an outstanding batting record against RR with 506 runs at an average of 72.3 and strike rate of 173.3. He’s also taken 12 wickets at a strike rate of 14.8.

Key bowler picks: 

• Jasprit Bumrah is a must in your fantasy teams despite going wicketless in the first two matches. Against RR, Bumrah has taken 19 wickets at an average of 19.4 and strike rate of 18.3.
• Jofra Archer will lead the Royals’ pace unit. He’ll bowl fast and hit the deck hard. He can trouble MI’s middle order. Overall, Archer has 12 wickets against MI at an average of 17.2 and strike rate of 14.
• Nandre Burger has been superb in the first two matches. He is swinging the new ball and bowling at a very high pace. Burger will fancy his chances against MI’s top three.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

• Mitchell Santner
• Tushar Deshpande
• Trent Boult
• Tilak Varma
• Riyan Parag
• Ravi Bishnoi

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Mumbai Indians have won 5 of the last 8 games against RR.
• Shimron Hetmyer vs Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 9 runs, 4 dismissals in 15 deliveries.
• Rohit Sharma vs Sandeep Sharma (T20s): 38 runs, 5 dismissals in 44 deliveries.
• Rohit Sharma vs Ravi Bishnoi (T20s): 46 runs, 3 dismissals in 37 deliveries.
• Suryakumar Yadav vs Ravindra Jadeja (T20s): 74 runs, 4 dismissals in 76 deliveries.
• Ryan Rickelton vs Nandre Burger (T20s): 71 runs, 1 dismissal in 36 deliveries.

IPL 2026 13th Match: RR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 13th Match: RR vs MI Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both teams are in good form and have good depth in batting as well as bowling. RR’s bowling has been more consistent compared to the Mumbai Indians, and this is where they can pull the game away from MI.  

Rajasthan Royals to win.

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