RR vs MI LIVE, IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya returns to boost Mumbai in Guwahati clash

Mumbai Indians will look to bounce back when they face Rajasthan Royals at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on April 7, 2026. After a loss to Delhi Capitals in the absence of captain Hardik Pandya, Mumbai are expected to return to their strongest playing XI with his comeback, likely replacing Deepak Chahar.

Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, come into the match with strong momentum after two convincing wins and are expected to stick with their in-form lineup. Their top order, featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel, poses a significant challenge for Mumbai’s bowling attack.

Mumbai Indians Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult.

Rajasthan Royals are likely to retain their winning combination, with a squad that includes key players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jofra Archer.

With both teams aiming to strengthen their position in the tournament, an exciting contest is expected in Guwahati.