IPL 2026: Will Rain Become Spoilsport For RR Vs RCB Match? Pitch Report And Weather Update For Barsapara Cricket Stadium

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to lock horns at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, April 10, at 7:30 PM IST. The Royals are currently at the top of the points table, having won all three of their games so far against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians. RCB, on the other hand, secured an emphatic 43-run win over rivals Chennai Super Kings in their last game, with Tim David smashing 70 not out off just 25 balls. Both teams are unbeaten and will be fighting hard to stay on top.

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is located in Guwahati, the largest city in Assam. It is one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in India, surrounded by the lush green landscape of the Northeast. The stadium can hold around 40,000 fans and has become one of the most exciting IPL venues in recent years. It is known for being a high-scoring ground with short boundaries and a fast outfield, often leading to big totals. The crowd here is very passionate and enthusiastic, showing up with great pride for their home team.

The Barsapara Stadium pitch is expected to be flat and batting-friendly, making it ideal for high-scoring matches. In the first few overs, fast bowlers may get some movement, but as the game goes on, batting becomes easier. Spinners are also expected to get some assistance, especially with extra bounce, and chasing has historically been the preferred option here — the team defending has won only one of the last five matches at this venue. A total of 180+ runs is expected to be competitive, while anything below 165 could be tough to defend.

The morning hours (7 AM–9 AM) carry the highest rain chances of the day, around 49% to 58%. However, as the day progresses, conditions improve noticeably. By 10 AM, rain chances drop to 26%, and from 11 AM to 1 PM, they fall further to just 20–21%. The evening hours, when the match is scheduled, look clearer based on the trend. According to AccuWeather's 10-day forecast, it also shows tonight's sky will be clear, which is a good sign. That said, Guwahati is a naturally humid city, and conditions can change quickly. The dew factor in the second innings remains very likely given the humidity, which will make it easier for batters to hit and harder for bowlers to grip the ball. Teams will definitely want to chase after winning the toss.

Overall, the match should go ahead without major rain interruption, but fans should stay ready for a cloudy and slightly damp evening