Friday’s IPL match in Guwahati promises lots of excitement as unbeaten Rajasthan Royals take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Both teams are eager to protect their record this season. However, the unpredictable weather has fans feeling anxious again. Everyone is curious whether the rain will disrupt the match. Well, we have some key details. So, read on to know all about it.
Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for this exciting match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The two strong sides promise high-scoring action and massive boundaries. Yet the uncertain weather in Guwahati has become a big topic of discussion. In RR’s previous home game against Mumbai Indians, heavy rain reduced the contest to just 11 overs and left fans disappointed.
However, the latest weather update has brought some relief. The day is expected to stay mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain in the afternoon. By evening, when the match begins, the rain chances drop significantly. The temperature is likely to hover around 26 degrees Celsius, with only about 56 percent chance of showers later in the day. The MET department predicts very little rainfall, around 0.6 mm, and this will not cause major problems.
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Unlike some other tournaments, IPL 2026 league stage matches have no reserve day. For the game to be valid, both teams must complete at least five overs each. If rain washes out the entire match, both sides will share one point.
As per reports, if there is any delay, the latest the game can start is 10:50 pm IST to finish a short five-over match for each side. Most fans are hoping for clear weather so they can enjoy a full twenty-over clash.