RR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today Match | Fantasy Team, Captain Picks & Pitch Report
📅 7 Apr 2026 · ⏰ 7:30 PM IST · 🏟️ Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Match Overview
RR vs MI, Match 13 of IPL 2026, takes place on 7 Apr 2026 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. For this Dream11 prediction today match, both sides come in with contrasting form and plenty at stake. The conditions at Barsapara Cricket Stadium will significantly influence team selection — understanding the pitch character and how the toss plays out is essential before locking your fantasy XI. Below you'll find predicted playing 11s, key player analysis, captain picks, and two ready-to-use Dream11 teams.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs MI, Match 13 |
| Date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Format | T20 |
Pitch Report
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced ⚖️ |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170–185 |
| Chasing Advantage | Moderate — balanced surface suits both defending and chasing |
| Spin Involvement | Moderate to high — spinners will be effective |
Guwahati's Barsapara stadium tends to offer a balanced surface — batsmen can score but bowlers get enough assistance to keep things competitive. Seamers benefit from the overhead conditions while spinners play a role in the middle overs.
Weather Report
Predicted Playing 11
RR
- WK Jos Buttler
- BAT Yashasvi Jaiswal
- BAT Sanju Samson
- BAT Shimron Hetmyer
- BAT Devdutt Padikkal
- AR Riyan Parag
- BOW Ravichandran Ashwin
- BOW Trent Boult
- BOW Yuzvendra Chahal
- BOW Sandeep Sharma
- WK Dhruv Jurel
MI
- BAT Rohit Sharma
- WK Ishan Kishan
- BAT Suryakumar Yadav
- BAT Tilak Varma
- AR Hardik Pandya
- BAT Tim David
- AR Kieron Pollard
- BOW Jasprit Bumrah
- BOW Piyush Chawla
- BOW Gerald Coetzee
- AR Romario Shepherd
Key Players to Watch
RR Picks
- WK Jos Buttler — World-class T20 batter who can dominate on any surface; top captain pick
- BAT Yashasvi Jaiswal — Free-flowing left-hander with exceptional timing; a nightmare to contain when in flow
- BOW Trent Boult — Swing at the top is his weapon; Guwahati conditions with morning dew can help him
- AR Riyan Parag — Local favourite playing in Guwahati; expect extra motivation and a big performance
MI Picks
- BAT Rohit Sharma — In superb form; balanced surface suits his authoritative style at the top
- BOW Jasprit Bumrah — The best bowler in T20 cricket regardless of venue; always pick him
- BAT Suryakumar Yadav — 360-degree batting style works on any surface; high floor and massive ceiling
- AR Hardik Pandya — Dual-threat all-rounder; ideal C/VC candidate on a balanced track
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
🛡️ Safe Picks
⚡ Risky / Differential
Dream11 Teams
🛡️ Safe Team (Small League)
- Jos Buttler (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Riyan Parag
- Trent Boult
- Rohit Sharma (VC)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Piyush Chawla
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Gerald Coetzee
🔥 Grand League Team
- Jos Buttler
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Riyan Parag (C)
- Rohit Sharma (VC)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Trent Boult
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Romario Shepherd
Winning Tips
- Guwahati is a balanced venue — have 3–4 bowlers plus 4–5 batsmen for a safe team
- Bumrah is non-negotiable; include him in every single combination
- Parag playing at home in Guwahati is a strong differential — low owned, high ceiling
- Boult's swing with the new ball on this surface can yield early wickets and big points
- Hetmyer is a budget pick who can explode in the back half of an innings
⚡ Toss Update
🔄 Toss update will be added here shortly before match time. Once confirmed, use our Fantasy Cricket Team Generator — set the correct batting/fielding decision and the tool will automatically adjust captain picks and player weightings based on the toss outcome.