Highflying Rajasthan Royals Face Star-Studded Mumbai Indians In Guwahati

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Match 13. [Source - AP]

Rajasthan Royals return to Guwahati with momentum after securing their second consecutive win, courtesy of an outstanding all-round performance against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Led by the brilliant Riyan Parag, their bowlers held their nerve to defend a total in a thrilling last-over finish.

Mumbai Indians, stacked with star power, will be eager to bounce back from their recent defeat against Delhi Capitals. With a win from their first two games, they sit in the bottom half of the table. Captain Hardik Pandya, who missed the last match, is expected to return to the playing XI.

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Match 13 - Preview

Rajasthan Royals will take on Mumbai Indians in Match 13 of the ongoing IPL 2026 on Tuesday, April 7. The enthralling contest will take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati and is scheduled to go live at 7:30 PM IST.

Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians have had a closely contested head-to-head record, with Mumbai leading 17-15 in IPL history. Both teams have often gone toe-to-toe in their encounters, but this marks the first time Mumbai Indians will face Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.

Rohit Sharma meets his worst opponent in the IPL

Despite being a Mumbai Indians legend with over 7000 IPL runs, Rohit Sharma has below par numbers against Rajasthan Royals, making them his most challenging opponent statistically.

• Averages just 20.68 vs Rajasthan Royals – his lowest against any current IPL team.
• Strike-rate of 126.05, well below his usual attacking standards.
• Away struggles worsen drastically with an average of 13.44.

Rajasthan Royals Yet to Match Their Batting Standards in Guwahati

Rajasthan Royals have not replicated their usual batting dominance in Guwahati, where scoring has not flowed as freely, offering Mumbai Indians a potential edge in controlling the game.

• Rajasthan Royals has scored 8.87 runs per over in 7 matches at Guwahati since playing there for the first time in IPL 2023.
• This is the second worst scoring rate Rajasthan Royals have managed at a venue since IPL 2023.
• Only lower scoring venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium at 7.58 runs per over.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to face Jasprit Bumrah for the first time?

The young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is yet to face Mumbai Indians spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, setting up a fascinating contest between explosive intent and elite precision in the powerplay.

• First potential matchup between Sooryavanshi and Bumrah in the IPL.
• Previously dismissed for a duck by Deepak Chahar before facing a ball vs Bumrah.
• Striking at a staggering 251.52 in the powerplay this season.
• Mumbai Indians could deploy Bumrah early to counter the Sooryavanshi threat.

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Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Match 13 - Key Stats

• Mumbai Indians have won 3 of the last 5 encounters against Rajasthan Royals.
• Rajasthan Royals has been the most destructive side inside the powerplay since IPL 2025 - 176.04.
• Riyan Parag is the highest run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati - 151 runs, 30.2 average and 136.03 strike-rate.
• Rohit Sharma has an average of 13.44 against Rajasthan Royals away from home.
• Jofra Archer is the most successful RR bowler vs Mumbai Indians - 12 wickets, 17.16 average and 14 strike-rate.
• Jofra Archer has dismissed Rohit Sharma 3 times in T20s conceding 34 runs off 34 balls.
• Rohit Sharma has been dismissed 5 times vs Sandeep Sharma in IPL with 38 runs off 44 balls.
• Overall, Sandeep Sharma has a wicket every 8 balls for Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians - 6 wickets, 6.62 economy and 8 strike-rate.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored both of his IPL centuries vs Mumbai Indians - 296 runs, 42.28 average and 177.24 strike-rate.
• Suryakumar Yadav has 157 runs at 78.5 average and 203.89 strike-rate in T20s at Guwahati.
• However, Suryakumar Yadav has been dismissed 4 times vs Ravindra Jadeja in IPL conceding 74 runs off 76 balls.
• Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Shimron Hetmyer 6 times in all T20s, conceding just 17 runs in 23 balls.
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal has been the most destructive batting pair in IPL since last year - 199.64 strike-rate, 11.97 runs per over.

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Match 13 - Possible Changes

Hardik Pandya and Trent Boult Set to Return Against Rajasthan Royals

Hardik Pandya, who missed the last game due to illness, is likely to make his return for Mumbai Indians in their clash with Rajasthan Royals. Trent Boult, who was rested for team balance, will also feature, with Corbin Bosch likely to be benched.

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Match 13 - What To Expect?

Rajasthan Royals come into this game full of confidence, having secured two big wins in IPL 2026 so far. Their opening pair has been their biggest strength, but with rain affecting Guwahati’s conditions recently, they may face a challenge against Mumbai Indians' new ball bowlers, especially if batting first.

Guwahati's sluggish surface has not always favored Rajasthan Royals as we mentioned above, making it a tricky batting venue for them. With Mumbai Indians boasting one of the best bowling units in the competition, they will look to exploit the conditions and bounce back to winning ways in Guwahati.

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