Published on: Apr 6, 2026 7:17 pm IST | Updated on: Apr 6, 2026 2:18 pm IST
Guwahati is calling its heroes back to the Barsapara Cricket Stadium for the Tata IPL 2026 match 13. The home team and inaugural champions, the Rajasthan Royals, are all set to host the 5-time champions, the Mumbai Indians, in this crucial encounter. The Royals are undefeated so far with two wins in as many games, whereas Mumbai Indians, after winning their opening contest against Kolkata Knight Riders at home, succumbed to a loss at the hands of Delhi Capitals. Desperate for a win, the Mumbai Indians would be eager to get back on winning track and hand the Royals their first loss of the season. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), RR vs MI, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
The Royals have had a terrific start to their season campaign with two wins in as many games. The Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, are heading into this fixture on the back of a loss at the hands of the Delhi Capitals in Delhi. Historically, the Mumbai Indians have been slow starters and have had a similar sort of start in this season as well. With the Royals already unbeaten in the tournament, expect them to have the upper hand heading into this contest. Therefore, for now, expect the win probability meter to favor the high-flying Rajasthan Royals. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), RR vs MI, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
RR: 56% win chance MI: 44% win chance
The Indian veteran has had a decent start to his IPL campaign. In the two games so far, Sharma has scored 113 runs which includes a match-winning 78 against KKR in MI's tournament opener. Expect him to have an impact in this game as well.
The hard-hitting West Indian southpaw made his MI debut in the last game against DC but couldn't make an impact. However, we all know his prowess, and he could be up for a blistering knock in this game.
A fifty in RR's opening game against CSK followed by a quick-fire 30-odd in the game against GT. The 15-year old has started his tournament on a positive note and will be hoping to deliver consistently.
In his only outing this season against GT in the previous game, Hettie scored a quick-fire 18 off just 8 balls. The southpaw would be batting at no 5 and will be responsible to give his side late surge.
Check out our prediction for the RR vs MI Indian Premier League 2026, Match 13.
Mumbai Indians will be eager to bounce back after their six‑wicket loss to Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Having won two and lost three of their last five matches, consistency remains a concern for Hardik Pandya’s side. Yet, history favors them against Rajasthan Royals, with MI winning three of the last five meetings between the two teams.
The absence of skipper Hardik Pandya in the previous game due to illness was a major setback. His return to training in Guwahati is a big boost, and he is expected to feature in this crucial clash. Alongside him, the batting unit will rely heavily on Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Sherfane Rutherford to provide stability and firepower.
Mumbai’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, will need to step up against Rajasthan’s aggressive batting line‑up. Early breakthroughs and disciplined death bowling could make the difference at the Barsapara Stadium, a venue known for high‑scoring contests.
With Hardik back in the mix and their batting stars ready to fire, Mumbai Indians will be determined to put the Capitals’ defeat behind them and regain momentum in their campaign.
Rajasthan Royals are riding high in the Tata IPL 2026, having won their last three encounters, including two this season. With momentum firmly on their side, the inaugural champions now return to their home base at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati for match 13 against the five‑time champions Mumbai Indians.
The Royals have looked well‑balanced so far, with their batting unit firing consistently and their bowlers holding their nerve in crunch situations. The standout moment came in their previous clash against Gujarat Titans, where right‑arm pacer Tushar Deshpande delivered a heroic final over, defending 10 runs to seal victory. His composure under pressure ensures he retains his place in the XI and adds depth to the Royals’ bowling arsenal.
The likes of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, and Dhruv Jurel continue to provide batting fireworks. With home support behind them and confidence soaring, Rajasthan will be eyeing a hat‑trick of wins to strengthen their position at the top of the table. Against a wounded Mumbai side, the Royals have the perfect opportunity to underline their credentials as serious contenders this season. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 33 RR won: 15 MI won: 17 No Result: 1
There’s not much to separate the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in head-to-head contests in IPL history. A total of 33 games have been played between the two sides, wherein the Mumbai Indians slightly lead the battle with 17 wins, whereas the Royals have won 15. One match between the two ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals, fare in the 13th match of IPL 2026? Let’s take a look.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferriera, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma IMPACT SUB: Tushar Deshpande
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch/Trent Boult, Shardul Thakur/Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah IMPACT SUB: Mayank Markande
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 13th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
With Guwahati’s surface favoring batters and chasing records strong, the toss winner is expected to bowl first. Early swing may test openers, but short boundaries make chasing easier. Both Riyan Parag and Hardik Pandya will likely prefer batting second in this high‑scoring venue.
The online live streaming of the 13th IPL 2026 match between the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports 1, 2, and 3 HD and non-HD channels.
The Rajasthan Royals are going great guns with two wins in as many fixtures. Mumbai, meanwhile are still looking to get better game after game. Being undefeated so far, the Royals would be looking to do a great job against the 5-time champions on their adopted home, i.e., Guwahati. So, for now, the Royals should enter this contest with their tails up. Therefore, as per our prediction, Rajasthan Royals are expected to win the IPL 2026 Match 13, RR vs MI.
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