As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 moves into Match 13, all eyes are on the skies over the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium. After the previous day’s washout between KKR and PBKS in Kolkata, fans and officials alike are monitoring the Guwahati weather closely as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) prepare to host the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday, 7 April. RR vs MI Betting Odds and Favourites by Kalshi: Winner Prediction for IPL 2026 Match 13.

The fixture is a crucial early-season encounter, with the Royals looking to maintain their unbeaten streak and Mumbai Indians aiming to stabilize their campaign under the leadership of a returning Hardik Pandya.

Guwahati Evening Forecast: Improving Conditions

While Guwahati has experienced a humid morning with intermittent cloud cover, the latest meteorological data suggests that the worst of the rain may pass before the 7:30 PM IST toss.

    • Pre-Match Threat: Thunderstorms and light showers are predicted for the mid-afternoon, with the probability of precipitation peaking at 55% between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM local time.

    • Match Hours: There is encouraging news for spectators, as the rain threat is expected to drop significantly to 10–14% by the evening. Skies are forecast to be partly cloudy during play, with temperatures hovering around 21°C to 23°C.

    • Late-Night Risk: A marginal risk of a late-night thunderstorm remains, which could impact the final stages of the second innings or the post-match ceremony.

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RR vs MI Pitch Report and Environmental Factors

The Barsapara Stadium surface has historically been a high-scoring venue, but recent conditions suggest a more balanced contest. In the only match played here earlier this season, early moisture under the covers assisted seamers, leading to a low-scoring first innings before the track settled. IPL 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate: PBKS Move to Top After Rain-Hit Game Against KKR.

With the afternoon rain forecast, the pitch is likely to retain some moisture, potentially offering significant swing and seam movement for the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer in the Powerplay. As the match progresses and the surface dries, batting is expected to become considerably easier. High humidity, reaching up to 82%, also makes the presence of dew a near-certainty in the second innings, favouring the side batting second.

The "Eden Gardens" Warning

The abandonment of Monday’s match in Kolkata serves as a fresh reminder of the impact of the spring monsoon season on the IPL schedule. Should the rain persist beyond the scheduled start in Guwahati, match officials have until 11:14 PM IST to begin a shortened five-over-a-side contest.

If no play is possible by the cut-off time, both Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians will be awarded one point each. For the Royals, this would be enough to keep them near the top of the table, while Mumbai would move up to three points.

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