The RR vs MI match in IPL 2026 is going to be an interesting contest. Rajasthan Royals have started their season with two wins. Mumbai Indians are looking to bounce back after one win and one loss. MI have won the toss, and have elected to field first.
The match wis being played at ACA Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, starting at 7:30 PM IST. It will be shown on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar.
Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag, have looked confident so far. They beat Chennai Super Kings comfortably and then held their nerve in a close win against Gujarat Titans. Their team looks balanced. They’ve shown they can both chase and defend totals.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, have won their first game but lost the next one to Delhi Capitals. The big positive for them is the return of Hardik Pandya.
On the points table, RR are among the top teams with 4 points. MI are in the middle with 2 points. A win for RR could take them to the top. MI need a win to stay close to the leading teams.
RR vs MI Playing XIs IPL 2026:
The first big contest is between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jasprit Bumrah. Sooryavanshi has made a strong start this season with quick runs at the top. But Bumrah is a completely different challenge. He has an excellent record against Rajasthan and can trouble any batter
Another key battle is between the two captains, Riyan Parag and Hardik Pandya. Parag has led RR well so far. Pandya is coming back and will want to make an impact immediately. Both can contribute with bat and ball. So their role in the middle overs could shape the game.
The third important matchup is Jofra Archer against Rohit Sharma. If Archer gets him out quickly, it could put MI under pressure right at the start.
Historically, this rivalry has been close. Mumbai Indians have a slight edge with 17 wins compared to Rajasthan’s 15. Individually, Sanju Samson has scored the most runs in this matchup. And Jasprit Bumrah leads in wickets.
Here is a look at the team lineup of RR vs MI in the IPL 2026:
| RR (Playing XI) | MI (Playing XI) |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Rohit Sharma |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Ryan Rickelton (wk) |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | Tilak Varma |
| Riyan Parag (capt) | Suryakumar Yadav |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Naman Dhir |
| Donovan Ferreira | Hardik Pandya (capt) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Jofra Archer | Jasprit Bumrah |
| Nandre Burger | Shardul Thakur |
| Sandeep Sharma | Trent Boult |
| Tushar Deshpande | Allah Ghazanfar |
Weather and Pitch Report for RR vs MI IPL 2026
The pitch at ACA Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati is usually good for batting. It offers true bounce and a fast outfield helping batters play freely. Scores around 180–190 are common in the first innings.
But in IPL 2026, there’s been some help for fast bowlers early on, especially under lights, with swing and movement using the new ball. Dew in the second innings can also make bowling harder.
Rain has affected the game, now 11 overs per side are needed for a result. If the match had gotten completely washed out, both teams would have gotten one point each.
FAQs
Q. Where is the RR vs MI match being played and how can you watch it?
A. The match is at ACA Barsapara Stadium. It starts at 7:30 PM IST and will be shown on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar.
Q. Who won the toss and what did they choose?
A. Mumbai Indians won the toss and decided to field first.
Q. What is the current points table situation?
A. Rajasthan Royals have 4 points and are near the top. Mumbai Indians have 2 points and need a win to stay close to the top teams.
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