Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their winning momentum as they face Mumbai Indians in Match 13 of the Indian Premier League 2026. Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, aim to bounce back after a narrow defeat and regain early control of their campaign.
Match details
Venue: ACA Barsapara Stadium
Date: April 07, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST | 7:00 PM PST | 2:30 PM GMT
Team overviews
Rajasthan Royals have started their campaign in dominant fashion, securing back-to-back wins. Under the leadership of Riyan Parag, the side has displayed strong balance with both bat and ball. Their recent last-ball victory has boosted confidence, and they will look to maintain consistency and secure a third straight win.
Mumbai Indians began their season with a rare opening-match win but slipped in their second outing. Led by Hardik Pandya, the team has shown flashes of brilliance but needs to find rhythm, especially in pressure moments. Fitness concerns around the captain could also influence team dynamics.
Key players
For Rajasthan, Jofra Archer remains a major threat with his pace and ability to extract bounce. His performance against his former franchise adds extra intrigue. Batting responsibilities will heavily rely on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer in crucial phases.
Mumbai Indians will depend on the experience of Rohit Sharma, who has looked in strong form early in the season. Alongside him, Suryakumar Yadav adds firepower in the middle order, while Jasprit Bumrah leads the bowling attack with his precision.
Head-to-head record
Mumbai Indians have historically dominated this fixture, thanks to their depth and big-match experience. However, Rajasthan Royals have improved significantly in recent seasons and have started to close the gap, making this contest more competitive.
Pitch report
The surface at ACA Barsapara Stadium has favored chasing teams in recent matches. Only one of the last five games here has been won by the side defending a total. The pitch offers assistance to spinners with some turn and bounce, while batters can capitalize once settled. A total above 200 remains competitive, but teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first.
Probable playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (Captain: Riyan Parag):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
Mumbai Indians (Captain: Hardik Pandya):
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Hardik Pandya (c), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Probable match scenarios
If Rajasthan Royals bat first, they will aim for a total around 190 to 200, relying on their aggressive top order. Their bowling unit will then look to defend using pace variations and spin in the middle overs.
If Mumbai Indians chase, their experienced batting lineup gives them an edge, especially with Rohit Sharma anchoring the innings. However, early wickets could shift pressure quickly.
Live streaming and broadcast
India: JioStar Network channels, JioHotstar app and website
Pakistan: Tapmad, local sports networks depending on rights availability
UK: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go app
Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
Global: Official IPL broadcasters and JioHotstar platform (region dependent)
Match prediction
Both teams enter with strong lineups, but Rajasthan Royals carry better momentum and team balance. However, Mumbai Indians’ experience and stronger chasing record give them a slight advantage, especially if they bowl first. The contest is expected to be closely fought, with the toss likely playing a decisive role.
