Match 26Batting Pitch
MIMumbai Indians
VS
RRRajasthan Royals
Friday, 17 April 2026 02:00 pm IST Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Captain (2x)
Suryakumar Yadav
Score: 97.3Form: 88/100Credits: 10
In red-hot formExcellent venue record at WankhedeThrives on batting pitchesVery consistent scorerHigh ceiling (92 pts recent best)
Vice-Captain (1.5x)
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Score: 96.7Form: 90/100Credits: 10
In red-hot formExcellent venue record at WankhedeThrives on batting pitchesVery consistent scorerHigh ceiling (92 pts recent best)
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
CBatter
Suryakumar Yadav
MI · 10 Cr
Score97.3
Avg (L5)76 pts
7892556885
VCBatter
Yashasvi Jaiswal
RR · 10 Cr
Score96.7
Avg (L5)76 pts
8572925578
3All-rounder
Hardik Pandya
MI · 10 Cr
Score93.1
Avg (L5)60 pts
6548725560
4Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah
MI · 10.5 Cr
Score92.9
Avg (L5)74 pts
8268905575
5WK-Batter
Jos Buttler
RR · 10 Cr
Score89.2
Avg (L5)56 pts
5542883265
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Suryakumar Yadav | | Batter | 10 | 88 | 21 | 19.5 | 97.3 |
| VC | Yashasvi Jaiswal | | Batter | 10 | 90 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 96.7 |
| 3 | Hardik Pandya | | All-rounder | 10 | 75 | 19.5 | 18 | 93.1 |
| 4 | Jasprit Bumrah | | Bowler | 10.5 | 92 | 21 | 13.5 | 92.9 |
| 5 | Jos Buttler | | WK-Batter | 10 | 72 | 18 | 19.5 | 89.2 |
| 6 | Rohit Sharma | | Batter | 10 | 70 | 22.5 | 19.5 | 89.1 |
| 7 | Sanju Samson | | WK-Batter | 9.5 | 76 | 16.5 | 18 | 88.1 |
| 8 | Tim David | | Batter | 8.5 | 65 | 18 | 19.5 | 82.4 |
| 9 | Trent Boult | | Bowler | 9 | 74 | 18 | 13.5 | 81 |
| 10 | Yuzvendra Chahal | | Bowler | 8.5 | 75 | 15 | 12 | 77 |
Pitch Report — Wankhede
Batting PitchAvg 1st Innings: 180-195
Wankhede's flat batting surface combined with short boundaries and evening dew makes this a paradise for batters. Expect totals in the 180-200 range.
Toss Advice
Bowl first. Dew at Wankhede makes chasing significantly easier in night matches.
Head-to-Head Record
15
MI wins
in 26 matches
11
RR wins
Last 5 results:
MIRRMIRRMI
Mumbai Indians lead Rajasthan Royals 15-11 in their head-to-head record. The Bumrah vs Buttler duel — raw pace against fearless batting — has produced some of the most thrilling moments in recent IPL seasons.
MI vs RR — Match Preview
MI vs RR at Wankhede is always a blockbuster. Bumrah vs Buttler is one of the defining matchups in T20 cricket. Rohit Sharma at his home ground against Boult's swing will set the tone in the powerplay.
Why Watch This Match
- Bumrah vs Buttler — the ultimate IPL matchup
- Rohit Sharma vs Trent Boult at Wankhede
- Yashasvi Jaiswal at the ground where he started
- Evening match at Wankhede — six-hitting carnival