The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has already seen its first abandoned match, with the game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata called off due to rain. As the league progresses, the upcoming match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is under threat from similar weather conditions. The city has been experiencing intermittent rainfall, which could impact the match schedule and toss strategy. In a positive turn for the Mumbai Indians, captain Hardik Pandya has returned to training after missing the last game due to illness. Suryakumar Yadav had stepped in as captain during Pandya's absence. Rajasthan Royals enter this match on a high note, having secured a convincing victory over the Gujarat Titans, with standout performances from bowlers Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande.