The in-form Rajasthan Royals will take on Mumbai Indians in Match 13 of IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, but weather conditions could play a key role in the contest.
🌧️ Weather update: Rain threat early, improvement later
According to forecasts, an Orange Alert for lightning has been issued in the lead-up to the match. However, conditions are expected to improve as the evening progresses:
- 5:00 PM IST: ~28% chance of rain
- 7:00 PM IST (around toss): drops to ~6%
- Later in evening: rain probability remains low
Cloud cover is also expected to clear significantly, reducing from 100% at 6 PM to nearly 0% by 9 PM, suggesting a strong possibility of uninterrupted play after the initial phase.
📊 Head-to-head battle
Historically, Mumbai Indians hold a narrow edge:
- MI wins: 16
- RR wins: 14
Since 2021, MI have dominated slightly, winning 5 of the last 8 meetings.
🔍 Team form and key updates
- Rajasthan Royals: Currently second on the points table and looking like one of the most balanced sides this season.
- Mumbai Indians: Enter the game after a loss to Delhi Capitals, though they began their campaign with a win over KKR.
- Hardik Pandya is expected to return to MI’s playing XI after being rested in the previous match.
📌 What to expect?
While early interruptions due to weather cannot be ruled out, the improving conditions mean fans can still expect most of the match to be completed. If rain stays away, this promises to be a high-quality contest between two strong sides.
All eyes now remain on the skies in Guwahati as teams and fans hope for a full game.
