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Who wins MI vs RR?

MI at 55% win probability.

MI55%

RR45%

MI are model favorites for this IPL 2026 fixture at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The pre-match edge — 55% to 45% — is built from team ratings, venue bias, home-ground factors, and recent form. Every call is logged before the toss so it is auditable after the result.

MI vs RR — key factors
Factor	Value
MI win probability	55%
RR win probability	45%
Model favorite	MI
Venue	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Venue bias (bat-first vs chase)	47% vs 53%

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MI vs RR today match prediction, probable XI and win probability

MI start as the today-match edge at 55% for MI vs RR at Wankhede Stadium. This page carries the probable XI, toss context, venue read, and standings pressure on one canonical URL.

Pre-matchMI 55% winner confidencePublished 17 May 2026, 7:30 am ISTUpdated 12 May 2026, 10:43 pm ISTLast standings refresh: 12 May 2026, 10:43 pm IST

55%

Kickoff

15:30

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

45%

MI vs RR is the preview call for Sunday, 24 May 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The current model makes MI the edge at 55% before first ball. Wankhede Stadium has leaned slightly towards the chase so far, with chasing sides winning 53% of the tracked sample. Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock remain the cleanest batting identifiers for MI, while Jofra Archer is the direct counter from RR. Toss context stays grounded in one line: Chasing usually gains a small edge here, so captains will lean toward bowling first unless the surface looks slower than expected. The table shows MI at #10 and RR at #5, so the prediction is framed against real standings pressure rather than a flat preview template.

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Who is in the frame for this match

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This stays as a probable XI until an official team sheet confirms the final lineup.

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Squad / XI module

MI

Probable XI

Probable XI stays in place until an official team sheet is verified for this fixture.

Rohit Sharma

Top-order batter

Powerplay scoring range can force the game onto Mumbai’s terms early.

Quinton de KockOverseas

WK-batter

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Ryan RickeltonOverseas

WK-batter

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Surya Kumar Yadav

Middle-order batter

360-degree scoring makes him one of the toughest middle-over matchups in the league.

Tilak Varma

Squad player

Player note pending.

Instant verdict

Who has the edge?

MI have the pre-match edge. MI do not have the stronger table position, so the edge here depends on venue fit and matchup inputs rather than the standings gap alone.

MI do not have the stronger table position, so the edge here depends on venue fit and matchup inputs rather than the standings gap alone.
Wankhede Stadium has an average first-innings score of 182, with 53% of matches won by the chasing side.
Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock give MI top-order run production, while Jofra Archer is the main counter with 1.7 wickets per match.

What changed since the last match

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Venue / toss / scoring matrix

Wankhede Stadium

Average first-innings score at Wankhede Stadium: 182.
Batting first wins 47% of tracked matches here, while chasing sides win 53%.
Toss context: Chasing usually gains a small edge here, so captains will lean toward bowling first unless the surface looks slower than expected.
True bounce rewards clean powerplay hitting and high pace through the deck
Evening dew can reduce grip for slower balls in the second innings

Numeric facts

The grounding layer

MI 55% win probability
MI are #10 on 6 points
RR are #5 on 12 points
182 average first-innings score

Key battles

The phase matchups that can move the edge

Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer

Rohit Sharma carries a 128 strike rate in the current batting sample, while Jofra Archer brings 1.7 wickets per match.

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Jasprit Bumrah

Yashasvi Jaiswal is one of RR's main scoring anchors, and Jasprit Bumrah is the best wicket threat in the opposing attack right now.

MI middle overs vs RR control overs

Quinton de Kock and Ravi Bishnoi are the phase matchup to watch once the field spreads and strike rotation matters.

Form + pressure points

MI

Position #10 · 6 points · Record 3-8 · NRR -0.772

Last five: L · L · L · W · L

MI need a recovery run from #10. The next result matters both for points and for whether the season remains live. Recent form: LLLWL.

Form + pressure points

RR

Position #5 · 12 points · Record 6-5 · NRR +0.853

Last five: W · L · W · L · L

RR are in the playoff-pressure band at #5. Each result now changes the qualification picture more than early-season noise. Recent form: WLWLL.

Optional fantasy block

Compact fantasy view

This block stays secondary to the win-probability read and uses the current player sample only as supporting context.

Captain

Suryakumar Yadav

MI · form 8.5 · SR 165

Vice-captain

Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR · form 8.5 · SR 158

Other picks

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Tilak Varma, Riyan Parag, Jasprit Bumrah

FAQ

Match-specific answers

Who will win MI vs RR today?

MI carry the current edge at 55% win probability, with the call logged before toss for audit after the result.

What is the MI vs RR winning percentage?

MI are 55% and RR are 45% on the current model.

What is the MI vs RR toss prediction?

The site does not predict the coin toss. It tracks how the bat/field decision at Wankhede Stadium can move the win probability once the toss and innings order are verified.

What is the MI vs RR playing XI?

Probable XI notes are shown before the toss. Confirmed XI is only labelled confirmed after an official team sheet is verified.

Where can I follow MI vs RR live score probability?

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Internal links

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Squad / XI module

RR

Probable XI

Probable XI stays in place until an official team sheet is verified for this fixture.

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Top-order batter

Explosive powerplay left-hander who can force an above-par scoring curve quickly.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Batter

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Dhruv Jurel

WK-batter

Middle-order calm and finishing range make him important in tighter chases.

Riyan ParagCaptain

All-rounder

Middle-order pressure release with part-time spin flexibility.

Shimron HetmyerOverseas

Batter

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Ravindra Jadeja

All-rounder

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Jofra ArcherOverseas

Fast bowler

Pure pace threat that can change the powerplay or death overs fast.

Ravi Bishnoi

Bowler

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Sandeep Sharma

Seamer

Uses seam and control rather than pace to win early overs.

Shubham Dubey

Batter

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Donovan FerreiraOverseas

WK-batter

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Bench / reserves

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MI vs RR today match prediction, probable XI and win probability

Who is in the frame for this match

MI

Who has the edge?

Verified changes only

What this page is allowed to claim

Wankhede Stadium

The grounding layer

The phase matchups that can move the edge

Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Jasprit Bumrah

MI middle overs vs RR control overs

MI

RR

Compact fantasy view

Match-specific answers

Who will win MI vs RR today?

What is the MI vs RR winning percentage?

What is the MI vs RR toss prediction?

What is the MI vs RR playing XI?

Where can I follow MI vs RR live score probability?

Why might this page be noindex right now?

Canonical page lifecycle

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