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RR vs MI IPL 2026, Prediction: The Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati will host the highly anticipated clash between the Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians. The two teams will face off coming to this clash after contrasting results. While the hosts for the night, Rajasthan, have won both of their games in IPL 2026 so far. The Mumbai Indians lost their previous clash against the Delhi Capitals without their captain, Hardik Pandya.

The Rajasthan Royals are riding high on confidence after their close win against Gujarat Titans, where Tushar Deshpande defended 11 runs off the final over. The Royals have been boosted by the batting performances of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians had an off-day against the Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium as the five-time champions were without their regular skipper, Hardik Pandya. Suryakumar Yadav led in his absence as they were defeated by DC by six wickets. Who will win the clash between RR and MI in IPL 2026?

Let’s find out!

RR vs MI, IPL 2026: Match Information

RR vs MI: Barsapara Stadium Pitch Report

The dimensions at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium makes it one of the best batting venues. The stadium in Guwahati could see a lot of runs being socred as some of the top batters of IPL 2026 take the field. In the previous game at the stadium, Vaibhav Sooryanvashi etched his name in record books as he scored the fastest fifty of the season. The 15-year-old raced the half-century in 15 balls against Chennai Super Kings.

RR vs MI: Predicted Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi

Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma

Mumbai Indians XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickleton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult

Impact Player: Mayank Markande

RR vs MI, IPL 2026: Key Player Battles to Watch

Shimron Hetmyer vs Jasprit Bumrah: In a 23-ball T20 match between the two players, Jasprit Bumrah removed Shimron Hetmyer six times while giving up just 17 runs.

Rohit Sharma vs Sandeep Sharma: Sandeep Sharma is the key to the early damage versus MI, even though he isn’t as dangerous as he once was as a new-ball swing bowler. In Twenty20 matches, the seasoned bowler has dismissed Rohit Sharma five times and Suryakumar Yadav four times while giving up just 71 runs in 76 balls. He might pose an early danger to the MI top order.

RR vs MI Prediction: Who Will Win?

Rajasthan Royals will start as favourites against Mumbai Indians. The Riyan Parag-led side come into this game having won both of their previous clashes. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians would be low on confidence after their defeat against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.

RR vs MI Match Prediction, IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals (RR)