RR vs MI Rain Delay in Guwahati: Match Resumes as 11‑Over Thriller

The much‑anticipated IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in Guwahati was interrupted by heavy rain, forcing a delayed start and a shortened contest.

After hours of uncertainty, play finally resumed at 10:10 PM IST with both teams facing an 11‑over challenge.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first, banking on the advantage of chasing in rain‑affected conditions.

The revised rules included a 3.2‑over power play, with one bowler allowed a maximum of three overs and up to four bowlers permitted two overs each.

Rajasthan Royals, who have been in strong form this season, opened with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, while Riyan Parag led the side as captain.

Mumbai Indians fielded a formidable bowling attack featuring Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, and Deepak Chahar, alongside Pandya himself.

With every ball carrying extra weight in the shortened format, fans were treated to a high‑intensity contest.

This marks the second weather‑affected fixture of IPL 2026, following a washout the previous day, adding further drama to the tournament’s early stages.