The Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians are set to face off in Match 13 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, where rain has already been reported in parts of the city.
A heavy rain alert has also been issued for the day, putting today's IPL clash under serious threat of disruption. Fans heading to the ACA Stadium are advised to carry umbrellas, especially if arriving early, as the chances of rain are expected to peak around 5-6 PM, just ahead of the match.
Guwahati Weather Update
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, there is a 66 % chance of rain in Guwahati at the time of writing. The temperature currently stands at around 27°C and is expected to gradually drop to nearly 21°C by the end of the match.
Guwahati Weather Hourly Forecast:
However, there is some relief for fans. Rain chances are expected to decrease as the evening progresses. By 6 PM, conditions may remain cloudy, but the probability of rain drops to around 25%. By 7 PM, it further reduces to 10% as per accuweather, and similar conditions are expected to continue until 11 PM.
RR vs MI Match Preview
Rajasthan Royals have been unbeaten so far in IPL 2026, winning both their matches and currently sitting third on the points table. The Riyan Parag-led side began their campaign with a dominant win over Chennai Super Kings, defeating them by 8 wickets with 47 balls to spare. They followed it up with a narrow 6-run victory against Gujarat Titans.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, are coming into this match after a 6-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals. However, they started their campaign strongly with a 6-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders. As of now, MI are placed sixth on the points table with two points.
The RR vs MI, IPL 2026 Match 13 will be start at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can watch the match live on the JioHotstar app and website in India. The IPL match will be broadcasted live on the Start Sports Network Channels.