New Delhi: All eyes will be on weather rajasthan royals host mumbai indians The 13th match of IPL 2026 is being played at the Balsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati and rain is likely to disrupt the proceedings. The day is expected to start cloudy with light showers in the morning and thundershowers in some areas in the afternoon. The rain threat peaks between 2pm and 4pm, with the chance of precipitation approaching 55%. There is encouraging news for fans, however, as conditions are expected to steadily improve by the evening. The chance of rain drops to around 21% by 6pm and drops further to 6% by toss time, with clearer skies expected later that night.What if rain interrupts the game?Although conditions improved overnight, any delays could have a significant impact on the race. As per IPL playing conditions, at least five-overs can be played only when play starts at 10:56 pm and the toss needs to be taken by 10:46 pm.A brief five-ball match can often turn into an intense penalty shootout in which power shots become the deciding factor. However, if the rain continues beyond the deadline, the game will be abandoned and both teams will be awarded a point – a situation that no team wants to have early in the game.A fresh reminder of Eden’s washoutJust a day ago, the first match of IPL 2026 was hit by heavy rain as Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab were forced to draw level at the Eden Gardens.KKR were struggling at 25/2 after 3.4 overs when play was stopped due to heavy rain and despite a brief window later in the night, conditions did not allow even 5 overs to be played. The washout highlights how narrow the window can become once weather factors step in.High-stakes card conflictIf the weather cooperates, fans can expect a great game. The RR team, led by Riyan Parag, is in impressive form, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also making a strong start.Meanwhile, MI hopes skipper will return Hardik Pandyatheir absence has been felt in their previous defeats. With Jasprit Bumrah yet to reach his peak rhythm, the bowling unit is under pressure and MI will need a strong response.With Rajasthan gaining momentum and Mumbai eager to bounce back, this game will have a lot to offer if it doesn’t rain.
