Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals
For the visitors, the equation is absolute: a victory seals a spot in the top four and confirms their playoff qualification. Mumbai, already eliminated from the tournament race, are playing purely for pride in their final league fixture of the season.
Mumbai Indians have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in Match 69 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium. For the visitors, the equation is absolute: a victory seals a spot in the top four and confirms their playoff qualification. Mumbai, already eliminated from the tournament race, are playing purely for pride in their final league fixture of the season. You can read Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard here.
Conversely, Mumbai’s management has loaded their bench with domestic batting talent, including former captain Rohit Sharma, who, in all likelihood, will come in the second innings for MI as their premier opener.
MI XI: Ryan Rickelton(w), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, AM Ghazanfar, Raghu Sharma
- Rohit Sharma
- Mayank Rawat
- Robin Minz
- Krish Bhagat
- Trent Boult
Rajasthan have strategically kept their premier all-rounder Ravindhra Jadeja among the substitutes. The left-hander, who has been a solid performer with the ball this season, is expected to be subbed in during the second innings to bolster the Royals' bowling power during their defence. Mumbai Weather and Rain Forecast for MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Sushant Mishra
- Aman Rao Perala
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Tushar Deshpande
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