The RR vs MI weather in Guwahati is causing concern ahead of tonight’s IPL 2026 clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. It is currently raining in Guwahati and the covers are on, with the toss already delayed past its scheduled 7:00 PM IST slot. Hail was spotted earlier in the afternoon, and dark clouds continue to hover over the venue.
This follows the KKR vs PBKS washout at Eden Gardens just 24 hours ago, raising the possibility of two consecutive IPL 2026 matches being affected by rain. Here is everything you need to know about the Guwahati weather today, the RR vs MI toss update, cut-off time, Barsapara Stadium pitch report, and what happens if rain washes out the match.
RR vs MI Toss Update
(Toss delayed due to rain)
07:30 PM IST: The covers are being taken off at the Baraspara stadium.
08:00 PM IST: Steady drizzle continues at the venue and it doesn’t look like we’ll have toss any time soon.
08:40 PM IST: We have started losing overs now. 10:56 PM IST is the cut off time for a 5-over game.
09:15 PM IST: Super Sopper is running now after the drizzle vanishes. We have players and support staff in the middle inspecting the pitch. Good signs for the game to start this.
09:40 PM IST: Toss fixed for 09:55 PM IST. Game starts at 10:10 PM IST. It will be a 11-over game with 3.2 overs of powerplay.
Match confirmed — 11 overs per side. After a prolonged rain delay, the toss will take place at 9:55 PM IST, with the first ball scheduled for 10:10 PM IST. The powerplay has been reduced to 3.2 overs per side.
This section will be updated with the toss result once it takes place at 9:55 PM IST.
This section will be updated once the toss takes place.
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Guwahati Weather Today: Will Rain Stop RR vs MI Clash?
The Guwahati weather today has been challenging throughout the day. Heavy rain and even hailstones were reported in the afternoon, with conditions worsening between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM IST. According to AccuWeather, an Orange Alert for lightning was in effect earlier in the day.
| Condition | Forecast |
| Temperature | High of 28°C, dropping to ~20°C by match time |
| Humidity | 82% — very muggy and sticky |
| Rain probability (afternoon) | 75% — heavy rain confirmed |
| Rain probability (evening, 7 PM+) | 6–14% — expected to ease significantly |
| Wind | Light at ~3 kph |
| Cloud cover | Heavy through the day, expected to thin by evening |
The encouraging sign for fans is that the rain probability is forecast to drop sharply by match time. If the skies clear by 7:30–8:00 PM IST, a shortened match is still very much possible. The Barsapara ground staff dealt with similar conditions before the RR vs CSK match earlier this season, where rain delayed proceedings but a full game was eventually completed.
RR vs MI Cut-Off Time — IPL 2026
The match has been confirmed as an 11-overs-per-side contest following the rain delay. Here are the revised playing conditions:
| Detail | Update |
|---|---|
| Toss time | 9:55 PM IST |
| First ball | 10:10 PM IST |
| Overs per side | 11 |
| Powerplay overs | 3.2 |
| DLS method | Applies if further rain interrupts |
| Minimum overs for a result | 5 overs per side |
The 3.2-over powerplay is the proportional reduction from the standard 6 overs in a 20-over game. Under IPL playing conditions, when a match is shortened, the powerplay is reduced in the same ratio — 6/20 × 11 = 3.3, rounded down to 3.2 overs.
If rain returns during the match, DLS par scores will determine the result provided at least 5 overs per side have been completed.
From IPL playing conditions:
Will RR vs MI Be Called Off?
With the rain probability dropping to single digits by the evening, a complete washout looks unlikely — but a delayed, shortened match is the most probable outcome if rain persists past 7:30 PM IST.
For Rajasthan Royals (2-0, third on the table), a washout would deny them the chance to go three wins from three and potentially top the table. For Mumbai Indians (1-1, sixth on the table), sharing a point is not ideal when they need wins to climb back after the DC defeat — especially with Hardik Pandya expected to return to the playing XI tonight.
If the match is abandoned, it would be the second consecutive IPL 2026 fixture washed out by rain, following yesterday’s KKR vs PBKS no-result at Eden Gardens.
Barsapara Stadium Pitch Report — RR vs MI IPL 2026
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium pitch has hosted one IPL 2026 match so far — the RR vs CSK fixture on March 30, where the surface offered early movement for pace bowlers under cloud cover. CSK were bowled out for just 127, with Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger exploiting dampness in the pitch after rain had kept it under covers.
Key pitch characteristics:
- Seam movement early on — if rain leaves moisture in the surface, expect pace bowlers to dominate in the powerplay. Bumrah vs Sooryavanshi/Jaiswal will be the marquee battle
- Average first-innings score in Guwahati IPL matches: approximately 167
- Chasing vs batting first: evenly split — teams batting first have won three of six IPL games here
- Short square boundaries favour power-hitting once the ball gets older
- Dew factor could come into play later in the evening if the rain clears, making bowling second more difficult
If the rain delay means a shortened match on a damp surface, expect low scores and pace bowlers to dominate — similar to the RR vs CSK game here earlier this season.
RR vs MI Weather: Match Context
Rajasthan Royals are unbeaten in IPL 2026 (2-0), having outplayed CSK and edged GT in a last-ball thriller. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive batting and the Archer-Burger pace pairing have been central to their strong start under Riyan Parag’s captaincy.
Mumbai Indians come into this game needing a response after their 6-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals. Hardik Pandya, who missed the DC match due to illness, is expected to return to the playing XI tonight — a significant boost for MI’s balance. In his absence, Suryakumar Yadav captained the side and scored a fifty, but MI’s bowling leaked runs.
The head-to-head record between the sides is tight — MI lead 16-14 in 31 meetings. Since 2021, Mumbai have won five of eight encounters against RR.
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