IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Original: RR vs MI, IPL 2026: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati pitch history and T20 records

Sportskeeda•Apr 7, 20262 min

In a Nutshell

The Rajasthan Royals will face the Mumbai Indians on April 7, 2026, at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. While the Royals recently defeated the Chennai Super Kings at this venue, the Mumbai Indians are still seeking their first away win of the season after losing to the Delhi Capitals.

Key Points

01Rajasthan Royals recently won against Chennai Super Kings at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
02Mumbai Indians are yet to win an away match in IPL 2026.
03Fast bowlers are expected to perform well at the Guwahati pitch initially.
04The highest individual score at this venue is 97* by Quinton de Kock.
05The average first innings score at Barsapara is 171.

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Full Summary

On April 7, 2026, the Rajasthan Royals will take on the Mumbai Indians at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This match marks the Royals' second home game of the IPL 2026 season, following their recent victory over the Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets. The Mumbai Indians, having lost their first away game against the Delhi Capitals, are still in search of their first away win this season. The pitch at Barsapara traditionally favors fast bowlers initially, but conditions improve for batting as the match progresses. Notably, the highest individual score recorded at this venue is 97* by Quinton de Kock during the 2025 season, while the highest team total stands at 199/4 set by the Royals against the Delhi Capitals in 2023. The average first innings score at this stadium is 171.

Key Figures

7

Total IPL matches played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium

3

Matches won by teams batting first

199/4

Highest team total at this venue

97*

Highest individual score at this venue

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Why It Matters

The match will draw significant local interest, providing entertainment for cricket fans in Guwahati.

Who is affected

Local cricket fans and attendees at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

What to know

Fans should purchase tickets in advance to secure their attendance at this exciting match.

FAQ

The pitch has hosted 7 IPL matches, with teams batting first and second each winning 3 matches. The average first innings score is 171.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Rajasthan Royals, who recently scored a half-century, and fast bowlers like Jofra Archer and Nathan Ellis are notable players.

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