New Delhi: The 13th match of the 2026 Indian Premier League is scheduled to be played between the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals. This match will take place on Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, an event that has generated immense excitement among both cricket fans and players.
The contest between the two teams is expected to be highly thrilling; while Rajasthan will be aiming for a hat-trick of victories, the Mumbai Indians are expected to go all out in their bid to get their campaign back on track. Moreover, the capabilities of both teams appear to be well-balanced.
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In terms of batting, the Mumbai Indians boast names such as Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya, while their bowling arsenal features formidable weapons like Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult. On the other hand, Rajasthan possesses brilliant batsmen like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, alongside finishers—such as Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, and Shimron Hetmyer—who could prove to be game-changers.
Will Pandya Return to the Mumbai Indians Lineup?
The Mumbai Indians suffered a defeat in their second match. Hardik Pandya did not participate in the game played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, as he was unwell. In his absence, Suryakumar Yadav took over the captaincy of the team. Suryakumar Yadav had not secured a spot in the Playing XI for the first match and was instead utilised as an Impact Player.
Pandya is likely to make a comeback in the upcoming match. Consequently, if Mumbai bats first, Suryakumar Yadav may have to sit out initially; he could then be brought in as an Impact Player during the second innings. Conversely, if Mumbai bowls first, one of the bowlers—such as Jasprit Bumrah or Trent Boult—could be rested to add depth to the batting lineup, with the option of bringing them in later as an Impact Player. The rest of the team is expected to remain unchanged.
Will There Be Changes in the Rajasthan Squad?
The Rajasthan team has showcased its magnificent form by winning both of its matches so far. Their victory over the Gujarat Titans in the previous match—and the manner in which they achieved it—was something no one could have predicted. The most prominent name in this team’s batting lineup is Vaibhav Suryavanshi. If this 15-year-old young batsman gets going, he can dismantle any bowling attack. It remains to be seen how this young batsman fares against Jasprit Bumrah. No significant changes are expected in the team’s batting lineup.
Rajasthan Royals’ Probable Playing XI
Riyan Parag (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.
Mumbai Indians’ Probable Playing XI
Hardik Pandya (Captain), Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.
