{"id":93,"date":"2026-04-07T06:20:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digital.cozmohardware.com\/?p=93"},"modified":"2026-04-08T06:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:00:48","slug":"ipl-2026-the-royals-homecoming-vs-the-mi-fightback-aditya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digital.cozmohardware.com\/?p=93","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026: The &#8220;Royals&#8221; Homecoming vs. The MI Fightback &#8211; Aditya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"p-rc_a303472e7a6ec7df-24\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-40\">Date:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\"> April 7, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_a303472e7a6ec7df-25\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-39\">Match 13:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"> Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\">Mumbai Indians (MI)<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_a303472e7a6ec7df-26\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-37\">Venue:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-37 citation-end-37\"> ACA Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_a303472e7a6ec7df-27\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-36\">Time:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\"> 7:30 PM IST<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"7\" \/>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iplt20.com\/matches\/fixtures\">\ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f The Big Story: Guwahati Goes Pink<\/a><\/h2>\n<p id=\"p-rc_a303472e7a6ec7df-28\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"><span class=\"citation-35\">Tonight, the IPL travels to the Northeast as the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"><span class=\"citation-35\">Rajasthan Royals<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-35\"> host the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"><span class=\"citation-35\">Mumbai Indians<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"> at their secondary home in Guwahati.<\/span> This isn&#8217;t just another game; it\u2019s a true homecoming for RR\u2019s captain, <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"198\">Riyan Parag<\/b>, who will be leading his side on his actual home turf.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Momentum Meter<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_a303472e7a6ec7df-29\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Rajasthan Royals (RR):<\/b> They are currently untouchable. <span class=\"citation-34\">With 2 wins in 2 games and a massive Net Run Rate (NRR) of <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"><span class=\"citation-34\">+2.233<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\">, they sit comfortably at the top of the pack.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\">Their last game was a masterclass in defending, as they held off Gujarat Titans by 6 runs after posting 210.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_a303472e7a6ec7df-30\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Mumbai Indians (MI):<\/b> It\u2019s been a rocky start. After a win against KKR, they stumbled against Delhi Capitals, managing only 162. The big news? <b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"><span class=\"citation-32\">Hardik Pandya<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-32 citation-end-32\"> is expected to return to the XI today after missing the last game due to illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com\/indiatoday\/images\/breaking_news\/202404\/rr-vs-mi-225414336-1x1.jpg?VersionId=FBD2ORqiuqxIZpzB8KOC.hRl7LdXMFcM\" width=\"682\" height=\"682\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"12\" \/>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"13\">\ud83d\udd11 Key Players to Watch<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qOSa889xWyM?si=wuHUxw3MgMO_1xyP\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR):<\/b> The opener has been electric. In the humid Guwahati conditions, his ability to exploit the PowerPlay will be crucial.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_a303472e7a6ec7df-31\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-31\">Rohit Sharma (MI):<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\"> &#8220;The Hitman&#8221; looks to be in vintage form this season.<\/span> If MI is to chase or set a big total, it starts with him.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR):<\/b> The young sensation is the talk of the town. All eyes are on whether he can handle the MI pace attack.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Jasprit Bumrah (MI):<\/b> On a Guwahati track known for being a batter\u2019s paradise, Bumrah\u2019s yorkers will be the only thing standing between RR and another 200+ score.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"15\" \/>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digital.cozmohardware.com\/?p=15\">\ud83d\udcca Points Table Snapshot (As of April 7)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">The table is starting to take shape, and it\u2019s a nightmare for CSK fans but a dream for the &#8220;Underdogs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Team<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Played<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Points<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>NRR<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0,0\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Punjab Kings<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,1,2,0\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,1,3,0\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,1,4,0\">+0.637<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0,0\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">RCB<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,2,2,0\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,2,3,0\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,2,4,0\">+2.501<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0,0\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Rajasthan Royals<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,3,2,0\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,3,3,0\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,3,4,0\">+2.233<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0,0\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Mumbai Indians<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,4,2,0\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,4,3,0\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,4,4,0\">-0.206<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,5,0,0\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Chennai Super Kings<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,5,2,0\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,5,3,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"18,5,4,0\">-2.517<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"19\">\n<p id=\"p-rc_a303472e7a6ec7df-32\" data-path-to-node=\"19,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Note:<\/b> Yesterday\u2019s KKR vs. <span class=\"citation-30\">PBKS match at Eden Gardens was <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"19,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"><span class=\"citation-30\">washed out<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-30 citation-end-30\">, giving both teams 1 point each.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"20\" \/>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"21\">\ud83d\udca1 Quick Recap: Did you miss Sunday?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/resize.indiatvnews.com\/en\/resize\/newbucket\/355_-\/2026\/04\/ipl-26-live-1775565151.webp\" width=\"642\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_a303472e7a6ec7df-33\" data-path-to-node=\"22\"><span class=\"citation-29\">If you missed the weekend action, <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"><span class=\"citation-29\">RCB destroyed CSK<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-29 citation-end-29\"> by 43 runs.<\/span> <b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"64\">Tim David<\/b> went nuclear, smashing <i data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"97\">70 off just 25 balls<\/i>* (including 8 sixes!), helping RCB post a mammoth 250\/3. <span class=\"citation-28 citation-end-28\">CSK has now lost three in a row and is currently sitting at the bottom of the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"23\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Blog Prediction:<\/b> With the local support behind Riyan Parag and the humid conditions favoring RR&#8217;s spinners, the Royals might just make it 3-for-3 tonight.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What do you think? Can Hardik Pandya&#8217;s return spark a Mumbai revival, or will the Royals remain kings of the North? 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