IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals’ strongest predicted XI against Mumbai Indians

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on the five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 69 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, May 24.

The Royals come into the clash on the back of a seven-wicket win over the struggling Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansigh Stadium on Tuesday, May 19. They sit on 14 points from 13 games, and come into the clash knowing that a win will seal their playoffs spot. 

If they win this crucial contest against MI, they will trump KKR and PBKS in the playoffs race, and in all likelyhood will be facing Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the eliminator. If they lose against MI, they will have to depend on Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. 

Here is the strongest predicted RR XI for Match 69 vs MI:

Top order: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius

RR’s dynamic opening pair of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal has been sensational for them this season. Both of them play an ultra-aggressive brand of cricket, especially in the powerplay overs.

Sooryavanshi has scored 579 runs at a strike rate of 236.32, whereas Jaiswal has scored 370 runs. The Mumbai batter will also lead the side in absence of their regular skipper Riyan Parag. Lhuan-dre Pretorius will come in at number 3, and has to deliver with the bat with the management backing him for the role. 

Middle order: Dhruv Jurel (WK), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka

Dhruv Jurel will come in at number 4, after batting at number 3 for the most part of the season for RR. The wicketkeeper batter is having a mixed season with the bat, scoring 420 runs with five fifty-plus scores to his name. Donovan Ferreira has proved the RR management right with a solid season as a finisher. He has saved this batting line-up several times already this season with some valuable knocks and partnerships. The South African has scored 249 runs with a strike rate of 175.35.

Shubham Dubey can hit the ball well, especially against the spinners. He will be one of their designated finishers. Ravindra Jadeja might make his much anticipated return to the field in this encounter after missing two games due to some niggles. Dasun Shanaka gives them a good all-round option.    

Lower order/bowlers: Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja

Jofra Archer will lead this RR bowling attack once again. The English pacer has picked up 18 wickets and is bowling brilliantly well with the new ball and in death overs. Sandeep Sharma has not played regularly for them this season but has the experience to deliver on the big stage. Brijesh Sharma, too, gives them a good option whereas, Yash Raj Punja has done decently well in limited chances.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI for Match 69:

Yashasvi Jaiswal (c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja

Impact Player: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi