Today, the Mumbai Indians will take on the Punjab Kings at their home ground. MI has had a disappointing session so far, losing three matches in a row. In their previous match against RCB, their key bowlers once again proved expensive, and the middle-order batter let them down. Sherfane Rutherford fought hard, but MI fell 18 runs short while chasing a mammoth target of 240 runs.

On the other hand, the Punjab Kings is the only unbeaten team of the tournament, winning all three matches and currently holds 4th place with 7 points. Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning knock against SRH. PBKS will aim to continue their winning streak. In this article, we will cover the MI vs MI IPL 2026 match tips, including safe picks, captain choices, and toss predictions.

MI vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match Details

Also Read: MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today, Match 24, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips

MI vs PBKS Today Match Safe Picks 

Safe Batting Picks

• Shreyas Iyer: In stellar form, scored 137 runs in 3 Innings.
• Prabhsimran Singh: Top-order batter, scored 131 runs in 3 Innings.
• Priyansh Arya: Explosive batter, scored 103 runs @ Strike Rate of 264.10.
• Sherfane Rutherford: Played an unbeaten innings of 71 runs off 31 balls against RCB.

Safe Bowling Picks

• Shardul Thakur: MI's highest wicket taker, took 5 wickets in 4 Innings. 
• Arshdeep Singh: PBKS Powerplay and death over specialist pacer.
• Xavier Bartlett: T20 specialist pacer, took 4 wickets in 4 Innings.
• Jasprit Bumrah: MI Powerplay and death over specialist pacer.

Safe Wicketkeeper Pick

• Ryan Rickelton: Power hitter, scored 135 runs in 4 Innings.

Safe All-Rounder Picks

• Hardik Pandya: Reliable Pick, scored 67 runs and 2 wickets so far.
• Marco Jansen: Power hitter, scored 9 runs and 2 wickets so far.

MI vs PBKS Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Small League Captain Choices 

• Hardik Pandya
• Shreyas Iyer

Grand League Captain Choices 

• Ryan Rickelton
• Priyansh Arya

Best Vice-Captain Options

• Prabhsimran Singh
• Marco Jansen

MI vs PBKS IPL 2026 Probable Playing XI

Mumbai Indians Probable XI: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah.

Punjab Kings Probable XI: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

MI vs PBKS IPL 2026 Toss Prediction

• Toss Factor: The captain who won the toss in the match is likely to bowl first, considering the recent trend. Dwe factor also played a major role at Wankhed.
• Venue Record: This venue has hosted 128 IPL matches so far; out of these, 51% matches have been won by the chasing side, indicating an advantage when chasing. 
• Pitch Behaviour: Batting in the 2nd innings can be somewhat easy on this surface. 
• Bowling Advantage: Pacers are likely to receive some assistance from the pitch in the 1st innings, increasing the chances of taking wickets.  

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.

MI vs PBKS Match Preview:

Mumbai Indians are geared up to face Punjab Kings at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. MI lost their previous match against RCB by 18 runs, marking their third consecutive defeat in the tournament. MI slipped to 9th place with 2 points. Middle-order batter and key bowlers' poor form have been a concern for MI this season. To keep themselves in the Super-4 race, MI needs to bounce back.

On the other hand, PBKS defeated SRH by 6 wickets, securing their third victory. Punjab Kings sit in 4th place with 7 points. Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning knock against SRH. PBKS will aim to continue their winning momentum. In this article, we will cover the MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, including Playing XI, Pitch report, and Fantasy Team. 

MI vs PBKS Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
• Match: MI vs PBKS 
• Date: 16th April. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

Mumbai Weather Report:

• Temperature: 28-29 C
  
• Rain Chances: 2%
• Humidity: 67% 

Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches

Team MI Form

MI Recent Form: L, L, L, W, L

Team PBKS Form

PBKS Recent Form: W, W, W, L, W

Head-to-Head (Last 10 Matches):

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report: 

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai offers a batting-friendly surface. This venue has hosted 128 IPL matches, and the pitch has usually been batting-friendly; however, in the 1st innings, pacers also get assistance from the surface. The dew factor also played a major role in the 2nd inning.

• Win Batting First: 48%
• Win Bowling First: 51%
• Best Suited For: Pacers (55%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 171
• Average 2nd Innings: 160

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

MI vs PBKS Probable Playing 11

Mumbai Indians Probable 11:

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah.

Punjab Kings Probable 11:

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Top Picks from the Mumbai Indians 

Top Picks from Punjab Kings

Also Read: MI vs PBKS Today Match Prediction – IPL 2026, 24th Match Who Will Win?

MI vs PBKS Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

MI vs PBKS Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Dream11 Tips: 

Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Match Prediction – Who Will Win

The Mumbai Indians have the advantage of home ground. However, the Punjab Kings have been in red-hot form, winning three matches in a row. Additionally, Head-to-Head stats also tilt towards the Punjab Kings. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma's absence further increased MI's problems.

Prediction: Punjab Kings to win.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.

Rohit Sharma is expected to miss multiple matches for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing IPL 2026 season because of the hamstring injury he sustained on April 12 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium.

Sharma is the designated opener for the team. If he remains unavailable to play a few matches due to injury, then the Mumbai Indians will have to change their opening combination. In IPL 2025 and for the ongoing season, the team has a fixed opening combination with Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton.

As the former Team India and former MI captain is uncertain to feature in the next few matches, the team management will have to find someone suitable who can pair up with Rickelton at the top of the batting order.

3 possible names who can be the replacement for Rohit Sharma:

1. Quinton de Kock: The seasoned batter is the best available option in the MI squad who could easily replace Sharma to pair up with Ryan Rickelton. Since reconsidering international retirement, the 33-year-old has been in stunning form for both South Africa and franchise teams. Before joining MI ahead of the IPL 2026 season, de Kock had previously played for the same franchise in three back-to-back editions: IPL 2019, IPL 2020-21, and IPL 2021.

In the 2020 season, when Mumbai lifted their fifth Indian Premier League trophy, the opener played a crucial role, scoring 503 runs for an average of 35.92. As Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton are both from South Africa and have played a lot for the national team, they are well aware of their batting styles. 

2. Will Jacks: The England international can be utilized as an opener. The versatile player, who can contribute both with bat and ball, played a match as an opener in the IPL 2025 campaign. But the main concern over Will Jacks is his availability. As of now, he is yet to join the Mumbai Indians. MI batting coach Kieron Pollard stated that the batting all-rounder is expected to join the camp soon.

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“We’re expecting Will Jacks very soon. As you alluded to, fitness issues, to my knowledge, I don’t know anything about that. We are a team made up of over 20 members. And at this point, he’s not here. But we’ll be here soon,” Pollard told the media.

“And hopefully when he’s here as well, his economy will be low, he will get wickets, and he will score runs just for you,’ he added.

Will Jacks as an opener in IPL:

 3. Suryakumar Yadav: Before cementing his place as a middle-order batter in the Twenty20 format, Suryakumar Yadav had played multiple matches as an opener for the Mumbai Indians. As an opener, the right-handed batter has played 19 matches as an opener in the Indian Premier League. During the 2018 season, Yadav played 12 matches as an opener, and 5 matches as an opener in the 2025 season. 

Suryakumar Yadav as an opener in IPL:

Two of the most high-profile teams in the Indian Premier League, the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, will face off for the first time in TATA IPL 2026 today at the Wankhede Stadium. In their previous match against Rajasthan, Mumbai suffered a 27-run defeat. This was their second consecutive loss in the tournament, causing them to slip to the eighth position. On the other hand, Bangalore won two consecutive matches, but also suffered a six-wicket defeat against Rajasthan in Guwahati. 

Bangalore has managed to maintain its fourth spot on the points table due to a good run rate. Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah, the two leading bowlers for the Mumbai Indians, have not provided the team with crucial breakthroughs at critical moments, which is a concern for MI. However, both are experienced and know how to bounce back. In this match, both teams will be looking to bounce back. In this article, we will cover the MI vs RCB IPL 2026 match tips, including safe picks, captain choices, and toss predictions.

MI vs RCB IPL 2026 Match Details

Also Read: MI vs RCB Today Match Prediction – IPL 2026, Match 20 Who Will Win?

MI vs RCB Today Match Safe Picks 

Safe Batting Picks

• Virat Kohli: In stellar form, scored 129 runs in 3 Innings.
• Rohit Sharma: Top-order batter, scored 118 runs in 3 Innings.
• Rajat Patidar: RCB's highest run getter, scored 142 in 3 Innings.
• Devdutt Padikkal: RCB in-form batter, scored 125 runs in 3 Innings. 

Safe Bowling Picks

• Josh Hazlewood: Experienced pacer, took 2 wickets against RR. 
• Shardul Thakur: MI's highest wicket taker, took 5 wickets so far.
• Jasprit Bumrah: MI Powerplay and death over specialist pacer.

Safe Wicketkeeper Pick

• Ryan Rickelton: Power hitter, scored 98 runs in 3 Innings.

Safe All-Rounder Picks

• Hardik Pandya: Reliable Pick, scored 27 runs and 1 wicket so far.
• Romario Shepherd: Power hitter, scored 30 runs and 3 wickets so far.
• Krunal Pandya: Differential Pick, took 4 wickets so far.

MI vs RCB Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Small League Captain Choices 

• Virat Kohli
• Hardik Pandya

Grand League Captain Choices 

• Rohit Sharma
• Devdutt Padikkal

Best Vice-Captain Options

• Rajat Patidar
• Romario Shepherd

MI vs RCB IPL 2026 Probable Playing XI

Mumbai Indians Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood.

MI vs RCB IPL 2026 Toss Prediction

• Toss Factor: The captain who won the toss in the match is likely to bowl first, considering the recent trend. MI also opted to bowl first against KKR in the previous match at this venue.
• Venue Record: At Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, teams bowling first have won around 51% of the matches, indicating an advantage when chasing. 
• Pitch Behaviour: Batting in the 2nd innings can be somewhat easy on this surface. 
• Bowling Advantage: pacers are likely to receive some assistance from the pitch in the first innings, increasing the chances of taking wickets.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is expected to make multiple changes in their playing combination for tonight’s match against the Mumbai Indians (MI). RCB suffered their first defeat in the previous match against the Rajasthan Royals.

Therefore, the defending champions are expected to consider some changes in their line-up to get their rhythm back. Phil Salt has been struggling with his form since the 2026 T20 World Cup. The England opener’s struggle continues with RCB as well. Phil Salt can be dropped from the team for the MI match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Who will join the playing XI if Phils Salts drops vs MI

If the management drops Salt from the opening slot, then an Indian batter can be paired up with Virat Kohli to kick-start the innings. Apart from Virat and Phil, Devdutt Padikkal and Jacob Bethell are the only other players in the team who can be used as opening batters.

Padikkal has been doing well at the number 3 position and has made an impact with the bat. The Indian top-order batter can also be used as an impact player. If Salt goes out of the playing line-up, then between Padikkal and Bethell, one can be used as an impact player to support the batting against the star-studded bowling line-up of the Mumbai Indians, who have the bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Corbin Bosch, and also the captain Hardik Pandya.

Jacob Duffy can joins hands with Josh Hazelwood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Josh Hazelwood made his return in competitive cricket after a long rehabilitation process. In his first IPL 2026 match, which was against the Rajasthan Royals.  Hazelwood was included in the playing XI in place of another overseas pacer, Jacob Duffy, for the Rajasthan match. Without Duffy in the frontline, the bowling attack of Bengaluru looked kind of blunt against the attacking RR batters.

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If Phil Salt drops from the team, then RCB will have a free slot for an overseas player. Duffy can be an easy fit in the team. With Hazelwood, Duffy, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the team can create a formidable pace bowling pack. Emerging pacer Abhinandan Singh was too expensive against Rajasthan, conceding an economy rate of 18.00 in 3 overs. His chances to play against the Mumbai Indians, which have the prolific batters like Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Pandya.

Will Suyash Sharma play vs the Mumbai Indians?

To take on the MI batters, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru can consider an extra spinner as well in their playing combination. Against Rajasthan, while most of the pacers were conceding an excessive amount of runs, Krunal Pandya was exceptional with his spin. In 4 overs, Krunal claimed a couple of wickets for an economy rate of 7.50. He lacked support from the other end.

Suyash Sharma, another spinner of RCB, is a strong contender to be in tonight’s match in Mumbai. If Suyash joins the team, then Krunal will have a spin bowling partner in the middle. If the pacer proved ineffective against the MI batters, then RCB captain Rajat Patidar can go with two spinners from both ends if they permit Suyash Sharma to play alongside Krunal Pandya. Overall, multiple changes are expected to be seen in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru playing combination against the Mumbai Indians.   

MI vs RCB Match Preview:

The Mumbai Indians are geared up to face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Both teams lost their previous game against the Rajasthan Royals and will be looking to bounce back. Mumbai Indians currently sit in 8th place after 2 consecutive defeats. MI's key bowlers have failed to deliver so far, and the management expected better performance today. 

On the other hand, RCB holds fourth place despite a 6-wicket defeat against RR. Rajat Patidar played a brilliant knock in RCB's previous match and wants to replicate it. Both teams have an explosive batting line-up. We can expect an exciting thriller at Wankhede. 

MI vs RCB Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
• Match: MI vs RCB 
• Date: 12th April. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

Mumbai Weather Report:

• Temperature: 28-29 C
  
• Rain Chances: 2%
• Humidity: 71% 

Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches

Team MI Form

MI Recent Form: L, L, W, L, W

Team RCB Form

RCB Recent Form: L, W, W, W, W

Head-to-Head:

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report: 

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai offers a batting-friendly surface. This venue has hosted 127 IPL matches, and the pitch has usually been batting-friendly; however, due to overcast conditions, pacers get some assistance in the initial phase. 

• Win Batting First: 48%
• Win Bowling First: 51%
• Best Suited For: Pacers (54%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 171
• Average 2nd Innings: 159

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

MI vs RCB Probable Playing 11

Mumbai Indians Probable 11:

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable 11:

Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood

Top Picks from the Mumbai Indians 

Top Picks from Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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MI vs RCB Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

MI vs RCB Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Dream11 Tips: 

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Prediction – Who Will Win

The Mumbai Indians have the advantage of home ground. They played 97 matches at wankhead, out of those they have won 57 times and lost on 35 occasions. Mumbai Indians have a strong top-order and have Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult in the pace attack. However, head-to-head statistics favour RCB in this contest, making this an exciting contest to watch.

Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been making heads turn for a while. He announced himself last season, launching Shardul Thakur over the fence, and has since taken on seasoned bowlers. Last season, though, he never got ot play the genius in Jasprit Bumrah. Starting with a fifteen-ball fifty this season, that was the match-up that would likely differentiate Sooryavanshi the slogger and Sooryavanshi the batter. 

The Wait and Lead-up

Rain tested the patience of those waiting for the battle. Chahar could have ended it as well in the first over but instead was taken for 22 runs by Yashashvi Jaiswal. The face-off did come in the 2nd over. Jasprit Bumrah vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The last time Bumrah faced a free-flowing youngster was back in Melbourne when Sam Konstas took him on. He briefly had Bumrah rattled with some aggressive ramps, but Bumrah was quick to put him in his place in the following innings.

It was another youngster this time from his very Bumrah's very own country. No match-up history and a case of a youngster who does not know respect vs a Master of his craft at his finest. Cleanest slate possible. 32-year-old Jasprit Bumrah bowling to 15 year old, less than half of Bumrah's age.

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Sooryavanshi, in his season and a few games at the tournament already has a strong reputation for hitting the ball big. He has 35 sixes in 171 deliveries faced in the tournament. That is almost a six in every 5 deliveries. In contrast. Yashashvi Jaiswal, a young dasher himself average a six every fifteen balls. A decade apart and a stark contrast among two aggressors. His hitting ability does not surprise much anymore particularly after the year he has had playing in other tournaments domestically.

The Battle 

The genius of Bumrah, though, is a challenge of its own. Charging in for the first ball of the second over, Sooryavanshi was quick in taking him on, flicking him with ease over the boundary. With due respect, though, the first Bumrah delivery was far from his best. No attempt to swing or move the ball, not the yorker, bouncer or slower delivery. It was right in the slot, testing the ego of a youngster, and the youngster took it on.

Bumrah is back in business for the next one. Change of pace, single conceded, and back to business. The battle did not end. Fourth ball, Bumrah went for a change of pace again, but Sooryavanshi was ready with another maximum. He took on Bumrah at his elements and came out on top. It was a battle that lasted 5 balls but it gave a massive insight into what this kid is made of.

Two sixes and three balls later Bumrah was going in damage control mode. The best bowler in the country and possibly the world was left scrambling to keep the young boy under control. The battle took three hours to come to the fore, and the wait was worth it. While Sooryavanshi has announced himself many times previously, this battle was a telling announcement of Sooryavanshi to the world. He did what many 15-year-olds could only dream of doing. Taking Jasprit Bumrah on and coming out on top. The legend himself could not help but smile as carnage unfolded. The battle was brief and worth the witness as we waited with an eager eye on what this kid could produce.

Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by 6 runs, securing their second win in the tournament. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel batted well for the Royals, while Ravi Bishnoi took 4 wickets, leading their team towards victory. With this win, the Rajasthan Royals climbed to third place with 4 points. 

In contrast, after a dominating start, the Mumbai Indians lost their second match against the Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets. Mumbai bowlers proved expensive in 2 matches, and their middle-order batter performance is also a concern. However, regular skipper Hardik Pandya is expected to play this match. MI will rebound and look for its second win. In this article, we will cover the RR vs. MI IPL 2026 match tips, including safe picks, captain choices, and toss predictions.

RR vs MI IPL 2026 Match Details

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RR vs MI Today Match Safe Picks 

Safe Batting Picks

• Rohit Sharma: In stellar form, scored 113 runs in 2 matches.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Scored 93 runs in 2 matches
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Explosive batter, scored 83 runs in 2 matches.
• Suryakumar Yadav: MI's reliable batter, scored 51 runs off 36 balls against DC.

Safe Bowling Picks

• Jasprit Bumrah: MI powerplay and death over specialist.
• Jofra Archer: RR's most experienced pacer.
• Ravi Bishnoi: RR key spinner, 5 wickets in 2 matches. 

Safe Wicketkeeper Pick

•  Ryan Rickelton: Differential Pick, scored 90 runs in 2 matches.
•  Dhruv Jurel: Scored 93 runs in 2 matches

Safe All-Rounder Picks

• Hardik Pandya: Power hitter, talented pacer.
• Ravindra Jadeja: Experienced spinner
  

RR vs MI Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Small League Captain Choices 

• Hardik Pandya
• Ravindra Jadeja

Grand League Captain Choices 

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
• Ryan Rickelton

Best Vice-Captain Options

• Rohit Sharma
• Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR vs MI IPL 2026 Probable Playing XI

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

Mumbai Indians Probable XI: Hardik Pandya (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Mitchell Santner, Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah (Impact Player)

RR vs MI IPL 2026 Toss Prediction

• Toss Factor: The captain who won the toss in the match is likely to bowl first, considering the recent trend. 

• Venue Record: At Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, teams bowling first have won around 67% of the matches, indicating an advantage when chasing. 

• Pitch Behaviour: Batting in the second innings can be somewhat easy on this surface. 

• Bowling Advantage: Due to overcast conditions, pacers are likely to receive some assistance from the pitch in the first innings, increasing the chances of taking wickets.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.

Match 13 of the ongoing IPL 2026 is going to be exciting as two high-caliber sides are all set to square off tonight at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians (RR vs MI) can be a canvas for two all-round architects to display their class, skills, and craftsmanship.

While the Rajasthan Royals have Ravindra Jadeja as their ace all-rounder, the Mumbai Indians have their captain, Hardik Pandya. The clash of the two stars can write the future of the match. The battle between these two individuals is enough to hype up the match. Between Jadeja and Pandya, who has the better stats ahead of the RR vs MI IPL 2026 match at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati? 

Ahead of the match, Ravindra Jadeja has so far played 348 T20 games and taken 237 wickets, and scored 3992 runs. On the other side, Pandya has claimed 227 wickets and scored 6156 runs after playing 329 T20 matches.

Ravindra Jadeja vs Hardik Pandya T20 stats:

Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya’s batting and bowling stats in the Indian Premier League:

Ravindra Jadeja, 37, is a stalwart of the league, having been playing since the inception of the IPL. So far, after playing for 4 different teams, the spin bowling all-rounder has taken 172 wickets at an economy rate of 7.68. He has three 4-fers and one 5-wicket haul in his IPL bowling stats. 

With the bat, the star Indian cricketer has amassed 3267 runs, with an average of 27.92 and a strike rate of 130.21.

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Jadeja’s batting stats in IPL:

Jadeja’s bowling stats in IPL:

Hardik Pandya, 32, five years older than Jadeja, has so far played 153 IPL matches for two teams, including the Mumbai Indians. In these matches, the seam bowling all-rounder has accumulated 2767 runs at a strike rate of 147.02 and an average of 28.52. If we talk about his bowling part in the league, then the pacer has pocketed 79 wickets so far for an economy rate of 9.22.

Pandya’s batting stats in IPL:

Pandya’s bowling stats in IPL:

Who is the best in IPL?

So, between Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, who is the best in the Indian Premier League? To solve the puzzle, we asked the same to CHATGPT. According to ChatGPT:

• For consistency & all-round dominance: Ravindra Jadeja wins. 
• For match-winning explosive impact: Hardik Pandya is better in the powerplay/death overs.

RR vs MI Match Preview:

Rajasthan Royals are ready to face Mumbai Indians at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. RR defeated GT in a thrilling contest by 6 runs, securing their second win. Dhruv Jurel scored a match-winning 75 runs off 42 balls, and Ravi Bishnoi delivered a brilliant spell, taking 4 wickets. Rajasthan Royals hold third place with 4 points.

On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians lost their second game against the Delhi Capitals. In that match, Surya led the team in Hardik Pandya's absence; aside from Rohit and Surya, the other players failed to perform, resulting in a loss. Mumbai currently sits in 6th place. In this match, MI aims to rebound, while RR seeks a third victory.

RR vs MI Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
• Match: RR vs MI 
• Date: 7th April. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

Guwahati Weather Report:

• Temperature: 28-29 C
  
• Rain Chances: 55%
• Humidity: 51% 

Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches

Team RR Form

RR Recent Form: W, W, W, L, L

Team MI Form

MI Recent Form: L, W, L, W, L

Head-to-Head:

Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati Pitch Report: 

Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati offers a balanced surface. This venue has hosted 6 IPL matches, and the pitch has usually been batting-friendly; however, pacers get some assistance in the initial phase. 

• Win Batting First: 33%
• Win Bowling First: 67%
• Best Suited For: Pacers (61%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 166
• Average 2nd Innings: 156

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

RR vs MI Probable Playing 11

Rajasthan Royals Probable 11:

Riyan Parag (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi (Impact Player)

Mumbai Indians Probable 11:

Hardik Pandya (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Mitchell Santner, Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah (Impact Player)

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Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Rajasthan Royals have the advantage of home ground, and they won 2 matches in a row, which boosted their confidence. However, the Mumbai Indians have a strong batting lineup and experienced bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner. Head-to-head statistics also favour MI in this contest, making this an exciting contest to watch.

Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.