The highly anticipated Indian Premier League clash is here as RR takes on MI in a thrilling T20 encounter. Fans are gearing up to create their Fantasy Winning Team for this blockbuster match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. With RR looking invincible and MI eager to bounce back, star players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma will be under the spotlight.
Match Details
- Match: RR vs MI, IPL 2026
- Date: 07 Apr 2026
- Time: 19:30 IST
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Fans can catch all the live action of this T20 thriller across multiple platforms.
- JioHotstar(App + Website)
- Star Sport Channels
Weather Report
The weather in Guwahati is expected to be warm and humid during the evening. Temperatures will hover around 28 degrees Celsius with high humidity levels. There is no significant Rain impact expected, ensuring a full game. However, the Dew factor will play a massive role in the second innings, making chasing much easier for the batting side.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The Pitch Report for the Barsapara Cricket Stadium suggests a balanced surface with a slight edge for the batters.
- The Average score here in the last five matches is 161 runs.
- In terms of Pace vs spin dominance, pacers have claimed 35 wickets compared to 23 wickets by spinners.
- The Batting vs bowling trend shows that teams chasing often have an advantage due to the dew later in the evening.
- Fantasy Takeaway: Load your team with top order batters and death over pace bowlers who can exploit the conditions.
Team Form & Head to-Head
RR
- Last 5 matches: W/W/W/L/L
- RR won both matches in the current IPL season, showing incredible dominance with both bat and ball.
- Head to-head record: 3 wins against MI.
MI
- Last 5 matches: L/W/L/W/L
- MI won 1 match and lost 1 match so far this season, struggling slightly with their bowling consistency.
- Head to-head record: 5 wins against RR.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Fully fit: Most core players from both squads are available.
- Injured: Sam Curran is currently unavailable for RR.
- Doubtful: No major doubts reported for MI.
Probable Playing XI
RR
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
MI
Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah
Key Players to Watch
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: The explosive opener has been in phenomenal form, scoring 93 runs in the series. He is a must have for your Dream11 Prediction.
- Rohit Sharma: The veteran batter smashed 113 runs in the tournament so far and loves the ball coming onto the bat.
- Ravi Bishnoi: A game changer in the middle overs, having picked up 5 wickets already. His variations are lethal.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rohit Sharma
- Hardik Pandya
Mega League Differential Picks
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Scored crucial fifties in recent games but remains under the radar.
- Ryan Rickelton: A highly aggressive wicketkeeper batter who can score big points in the powerplay.
Match Prediction / Outlook
Considering the current form and home advantage, RR enters this match as the slight favorite. Their top order is firing, and their bowling attack looks more settled. However, if MI wins the toss and opts to chase, the Dew factor could tilt the game in their favor. Expect a high scoring thriller with RR edging out a victory.
Disclaimer
Always check the Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team. Conditions can change rapidly, so stay updated for the best results in your major leagues.