Match called off due to heavy rain
The IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in Guwahati was washed out after persistent rain left the outfield unplayable, with no reserve day in the league‑stage schedule. The match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium was abandoned without a ball being bowled, leaving fans in Guwahati disappointed and both teams stuck with the points they had already earned.
Impact on MI’s campaign
Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, head into the rest of the group stage with just one win, as the rain‑affected result in Guwahati prevents them from picking up their much‑needed second victory. Under IPL rules, a fully washed‑out league match awards one point each to both teams, so the abandonment leaves the points table largely unchanged while adding pressure on MI to quickly regain momentum.
Weather pattern in Guwahati
Forecasts for the Guwahati fixture had already flagged a high probability of rain and thunderstorms, with humidity hovering around 29–33°C and over 50% chance of precipitation during the match window. Similar conditions had earlier threatened the RR–CSK opener in the same city, but the league‑stage format offers no extra day to replay the game, making rain‑interruptions particularly costly in tight campaigns.
