RR vs MI IPL 2026 Guwahati Weather Update: Another Washout On The Cards?

Unbeaten Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to host the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 match no. 13 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday (April 7). With two consecutive wins in the season, the formidable Royals are currently placed second in the points tally.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have provided explosive starts, while Dhruv Jurel has capitalised in the middle order. Skipper Riyan Parag has led well tactically, even if runs have eluded him. With Ravi Bishnoi and Tushar Deshpande in strong form, Rajasthan hold the edge.

Mumbai Indians will hope Hardik Pandya regains full fitness ahead of their clash against the Rajasthan Royals. His absence due to illness was felt in the six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals, especially

on a slow surface where his all-round value was missed.

Suryakumar Yadav led in his place, but the team combination looked unsettled. While Deepak Chahar impressed, replacing Trent Boult with Corbin Bosch backfired. Pandya’s return to training offers hope, though bowling concerns persist with Shardul Thakur expensive and Jasprit Bumrah yet to take a wicket, despite being economical.

Guwahati Weather Forecast

According to accuweather.com, conditions are likely to remain cloudy and humid through the morning for this IPL 2026 clash, with a high probability of rain and thunderstorms as the day progresses. However, the chances of rain shall drop to 14% in the evening.

Temperatures are expected to stay warm and slightly muggy, while light winds and high humidity could make conditions feel heavier than the actual readings. Overall, the forecast points to a rain-interrupted day with possible thunderstorms, especially later in the day.

RR vs MI: ACA Barsapara Stadium Stats (T20S)

Matches played: 6

Average 1st innings score: 166

Average 2nd innings score: 156

Win batting first: 33%

Win bowling first: 67%

Highest total: 199/4 (RR vs DC)

Lowest total: 127/10 (CSK vs RR)

Highest chase: 153/2 (KKR vs RR)

Lowest total defended: 197/4 (PBKS vs RR)

Guwahati Pitch Report

The surface here offered some early movement in the previous game, keeping the pacers interested upfront. However, once batters negotiate that initial phase, the pitch tends to ease out, setting the stage for a high-scoring contest.

The venue has been evenly balanced, with teams batting first and chasing enjoying similar success, indicating little toss bias. That said, the weather could influence decisions this time.

With scattered thunderstorms forecast for Tuesday, captains might prefer to field first, keeping conditions in mind and allowing flexibility in a potentially stop-start game.