The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host Mumbai Indians (MI) In the 13th match IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams find themselves at different ends of the momentum spectrum as the tournament heads into the Northeast.
Captained by a local hero Rian ParagRR started the 2026 season with a dream. They are currently unbeaten, following a thrilling 6-run win against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad with a dominant 8-wicket victory over CSK at the very venue. Their batting looks formidable with the young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opens alongside Yashasvi Jaiswalwhile leading the bowling attack Nandre Burger and Jofra Archer has been clinical on the power play.
MI’s campaign has been a rollercoaster. They broke the ‘opening match jinx’ with a win over KKR but are coming off a narrow loss to Delhi Capitals. The main talking point for this clash is the captain’s training Hardik Pandyawho missed the last game due to fever. If he returns, it strengthens both their middle-order and seam-bowling options. MI will rely heavily on their Indian fundamentals and quick pace Trent Boult Breaking the highest order of RR.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Barsapara Stadium is known as a high-scoring venue, but recent trends indicate a change in the behavior of the surface. Traditionally, the pitch is flat with short boundaries and often leads to scores of over 190-200. In the last match here (RR vs CSK), he showed a penchant for holding the ball. Spinners are expected to get more help than usual, especially with some extra bounce. Expulsion has historically been the preferred option. The defending team has won only one of the last five matches here. Due to the high humidity in Guwahati, dew is almost certain to play a role in the second innings, making it difficult for the bowlers to catch the ball.
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Guwahati Weather Forecast
The evening weather in Guwahati for the IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians is expected to be mostly favorable for cricket and the conditions are mostly clear. The temperature is expected to remain around 21°C, making for a pleasant environment for both players and spectators during the match hours.
However, humidity levels will be on the higher side at around 85%, which could make conditions somewhat uncomfortable and physically demanding for players on the court. The dew point stands at 19°C, which means there is a strong chance of dew forming in the evening – which can significantly affect second innings, especially for bowlers trying to catch the ball.
Wind conditions are expected to moderate, east-southeast wind will blow at approximately 7 km/h, wind speed will reach 19 km/h. Although not particularly strong, the breeze may offer some help to the sailors early on, but is unlikely to have a major impact on the game.
Cloud cover is forecast to be around 48%, but with a “mainly clear” forecast, there is very little chance of weather disruptions. The chance of rain is only 14%, with no measurable rain expected, ensuring full and uninterrupted compliance.
Visibility is slightly reduced at 6km, but should still be adequate for a smooth race under the lights. Overall, the conditions offered a good batting surface with dew playing a decisive role later in the game, making the toss important – teams may prefer to chase in these conditions.
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