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Will Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya play against RCB at Raipur? Mumbai Indians predicted XI for RCB vs MI in IPL 2026
TL;DR
Suryakumar Yadav is confirmed to play against RCB, while Hardik Pandya's fitness is still under assessment after missing the last match due to back spasms. Mumbai Indians need to win four of their remaining games to improve their standings.
Key points
- Suryakumar Yadav confirms availability for RCB clash
- Hardik Pandya's fitness is being monitored
- Mumbai Indians are ninth on the table
- Four wins needed to improve standings
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Will Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya play against RCB at Raipur? Mumbai Indians predicted XI for RCB vs MI in IPL 2026 originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- MI's Suryakumar Yadav confirms availability for RCB clash despite a newborn baby.
- Hardik Pandya's fitness being monitored after missing last game with back spasms.
- MI ninth on the table, but four wins from remaining games could still save them.
Suryakumar Yadav ready for Raipur as the Mumbai Indians await a fitness update on Hardik Pandya
Suryakumar Yadav is reportedly set to take the field in Raipur on Sunday for the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
While there was never a formal question mark over his participation, the timing of his daughter's birth did create a moment of uncertainty about whether he would be able to travel to Raipur in time.
However, Cricbuzz has confirmed that Suryakumar has already communicated his availability to the team management and is expected to arrive in Raipur shortly.
He led Mumbai Indians in their previous fixture on May 4 against Lucknow Super Giants, deputising in the absence of regular captain Hardik Pandya. Whether he continues in that leadership role on Sunday remains to be seen.
Q&A
Will Suryakumar Yadav play against RCB in IPL 2026?
Yes, Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed his availability for the match against RCB.
What is Hardik Pandya's injury status for the RCB match?
Hardik Pandya's fitness is being monitored as he missed the last game due to back spasms.
What does Mumbai Indians need to do to improve their IPL 2026 standings?
Mumbai Indians need to win four of their remaining games to have a chance of saving their season.
