On 24th May at 3:30 PM IST, Rajasthan Royals will meet Mumbai Indians in the sixty-ninth match of IPL 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Get the best MI vs RR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 69th match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Match Info
Match 
| MI vs RR, Match 69 |
| Series | IPL |
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Live streaming | Jio Hotstar |
| TV | Star Sports Network |
| Live Score App | Get it on Google Play → |
MI vs RR Fantasy Prediction After Toss
- RR batters get first priority now: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Riyan Parag become key fantasy picks.
- MI bowlers gain value: Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, and AM Ghazanfar can be useful wicket-taking options.
- Ryan Rickelton remains a must-pick because MI will chase and Wankhede usually supports chasing.
- Rohit Sharma becomes a strong GL pick if confirmed as Impact Player during Mumbai’s chase.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains a safe captain choice, while Ryan Rickelton/Rohit Sharma can be used as vice-captain or GL captain.
Updated Captain/Vice-Captain After Toss
- Small League Captain: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Small League Vice-Captain: Ryan Rickelton / Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Grand League Captain: Rohit Sharma / Ryan Rickelton
- Grand League Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal / Riyan Parag
Hot Picks for MI vs RR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Ryan Rickelton – Rickelton transformed Mumbai’s opening combination brilliantly, hammering 436 runs and producing a sensational unbeaten 123 against Hyderabad. 
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Rohit Sharma – Despite limited appearances, Rohit has delivered impactful starts for Mumbai, scoring 283 runs while maintaining remarkable attacking consistency. |
Top Picks:
Yashasvi Jaiswal – Elegant left-hander Jaiswal accumulated 370 runs this season, blending controlled aggression with exceptional boundary-hitting rhythm for Rajasthan Royals. |
Yashasvi Jaiswal – Elegant left-hander Jaiswal accumulated 370 runs this season, blending controlled aggression with exceptional boundary-hitting rhythm for Rajasthan Royals. |
Budget Picks:
Suryakumar Yadav – Mumbai’s middle-order star endured an inconsistent campaign, managing 210 runs as opponents restricted his trademark attacking range effectively. |
Dasun Shanaka – Shanaka strengthened Rajasthan’s lower order through experienced finishing contributions, while also providing a useful bowling option during pressure situations. |
MI vs RR IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Vaibhav Suryavanshi & Rohit Sharma |
Vice-Captain | Ryan Rickelton & Yashasvi Jaiswal |
MI vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Ryan Rickelton (vc), Dhruv Jurel
- Batsmen – Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ©
- All-rounders – Corbin Bosch, Hardik Pandya, Donovan Ferreira
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer
MI vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Ryan Rickelton, Dhruv Jurel
- Batsmen – Rohit Sharma ©, Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- All-rounders – Dasun Shanaka, Corbin Bosch, Hardik Pandya
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer
MI vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 69 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Ashwani Kumar | 8.0 credits | NA |
Tushar Deshpande | 7.5 credits | NA |
MI vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 69 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
GL Captaincy Choice | Rohit Sharma |
Punt Picks | Dasun Shanaka and Suryakumar Yadav |
Dream11 Combination | 2-4-3-2 |
MI vs RR Match Preview:
The Mumbai Indians will take on the Rajasthan Royals in the sixty-ninth match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This important afternoon clash is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, with the match beginning at 3:30 PM IST. Moreover, both sides enter this contest under contrasting circumstances as Mumbai Indians aim to restore pride in front of their home supporters, while Rajasthan Royals fight for a crucial playoff berth.
Historically, this rivalry has remained closely contested, with Mumbai Indians narrowly leading the head-to-head record by sixteen victories to Rajasthan Royals’ fifteen wins across thirty-one IPL encounters. However, Rajasthan dominated the earlier meeting between the two teams this season on April 7, 2026. In that rain-shortened eleven-over contest at Guwahati, the Royals produced an outstanding all-round performance to secure a commanding 27-run victory. Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the spotlight with a breathtaking 77-run knock from just 32 deliveries, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi injected further momentum by smashing 39 runs off only 14 balls. As a result, Rajasthan posted 150/3 before restricting Mumbai to 123/9.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians enter this fixture positioned ninth on the points table with only eight points from thirteen matches. Since the franchise has already fallen out of playoff contention, Hardik Pandya’s side will now focus on ending the season positively and avoiding a bottom-place finish. Therefore, Mumbai will depend heavily on Jasprit Bumrah to strike early against Rajasthan’s dangerous top order, while Suryakumar Yadav will once again carry the responsibility of accelerating the innings through the middle overs.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals approach this match with enormous pressure and opportunity. The Royals currently occupy fourth place with fourteen points from thirteen games, making this their decisive final league-stage fixture. A victory will officially confirm their qualification for the IPL 2026 playoffs and secure an Eliminator meeting against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, a defeat could leave their fate dependent on other results. Consequently, Rajasthan will rely strongly on the remarkable consistency of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has accumulated 579 runs this season, alongside the calm leadership and middle-order stability provided by captain Riyan Parag.
Furthermore, the Wankhede Stadium traditionally offers one of the finest batting surfaces in the tournament. The red-soil pitch generally provides excellent pace, true bounce, and tremendous value for stroke play, while the quick outfield allows batters to score freely. Since this is a daytime encounter, dew is unlikely to influence conditions, which should encourage teams to post or chase a massive total confidently. Although fast bowlers may receive slight movement with the new ball, the venue heavily favors aggressive batting throughout the innings.
MI vs RR Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Rajasthan Royals | 15 |
Mumbai Indians | 16 |
MI vs RR Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 33°C |
Weather Forecast | Sunny |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 197 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 65% |
MI vs RR Playing 11s (Predicted):
| MI Team | RR Team |
| Mumbai Indians Playing 11: 1) Ryan Rickelton (wk) 2) Suryakumar Yadav 3) Tilak Varma 4) Naman Dhir 5) Hardik Pandya © 6) Corbin Bosch 7) Will Jacks 8) Allah Ghazanfar 9) Deepak Chahar 10) Jasprit Bumrah 11) Raghu Sharma 12) Rohit Sharma (Impact) | Rajasthan Royals Playing 11: 1) Yashasvi Jaiswal 2) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 3) Riyan Parag © 4) Lhuan-dre Pretorius 5) Dasun Shanaka 6) Dhruv Jurel (wk) 7) Shubham Dubey 8) Donovan Ferreira 9) Jofra Archer 10) Sushant Mishra 11) Yash Punja 12) Ravi Bishnoi (Impact) |
MI vs RR Toss Update: Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to bowl first. This makes Rajasthan Royals’ top-order batters more important in fantasy teams, especially Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Riyan Parag. For Mumbai Indians, new-ball and death-over bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Deepak Chahar gain value while bowling first.
MI vs RR Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the recent performance, Rajasthan Royals is expected to win this match.
- Predicted Winner: Rajasthan Royals
- Win Probability: RR 55% – MI 45%
- Expected Score: 190–215
- Best Batter: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi / Ryan Rickelton
- Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah / Jofra Archer
- Toss Tip: Bowl first; chasing is usually better at Wankhede.
