Mullanpur, Chandigarh Weather Forecast: Cricket fans and team managements are keeping a close watch on the skies as the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium prepares to host its first fixture of the IPL 2026 season. The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to face the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Tuesday, 31 March, in an evening encounter scheduled for a 19:30 IST start. Ravindra Jadeja Spotted Crying During RR vs CSK IPL 2026 Match? Fans Claim So.

While the region has experienced some cloud cover in the lead-up to the match, the latest meteorological data suggests a largely uninterrupted game for the season opener in New Chandigarh.

Mullanpur, Chandigarh Weather Forecast: March 31

According to the latest reports for Tuesday, 31 March, the weather in Mullanpur is expected to be mostly cloudy during the day, transitioning to clear with periodic clouds by the evening.

  • Maximum Temperature: 31°C

  • Minimum Temperature: 17°C

  • Humidity: 36%

  • Wind: Steady at 5 mph from the west.

The moderate humidity and clear evening skies should provide comfortable playing conditions for the athletes and a pleasant experience for the spectators at the outdoor venue.

Chandigarh Weather Live

Rain Probability and DLS Impact

The primary concern for any T20 fixture is the threat of rain. Fortunately, the current forecast indicates a low risk of precipitation. There is only a 10% chance of rain during both the day and night. Why is Tree Sign Shown For Dot Ball During IPL 2026 Live Streaming Online and Telecast?

While a 10% chance suggests that a passing light shower cannot be entirely ruled out, it is unlikely to cause a significant delay or a reduction in overs. Unlike the rain-threatened matches in other parts of the country earlier this week, the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method is not expected to be a major factor in the outcome of this contest.

Pitch and Playing Conditions

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is known for a surface that offers a fair contest between bat and ball. However, the predicted 33% cloud cover during the match hours may provide a slight advantage to the seamers, particularly under the floodlights.

Captains Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) and Shubman Gill (GT) will likely consider the lack of significant dew, given the 36% humidity, when deciding whether to bat or bowl first.

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