According to reports, the covers are being taken off at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The players are out on the pitch. The drizzle appears to have stopped. The groundstaff are at work to improve the ground condition. This is really positive news.

Interesting development here: The rain looks to have eased a fair bit, and some of the Rajasthan Royals players, including skipper Riyan Parag, have made their way onto the pitch to inspect the conditions and speak to the officials.

In its statement on X, the IPL confirms that the next update will follow only when the rain stops. Let's hope we are not too far away from that. 

OFFICIAL: Toss has been delayed in Guwahati. It is still raining in Guwahati and the covers are on. The official X account of the IPL has provided an update.

Update
Toss is delayed in Guwahati.
Next update to follow once the rain stops.#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RRvMI pic.twitter.com/cheEGdXSEz

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 7, 2026

According to AccuWeather, the rain threat has increased during the match hours. Earlier showing 0% between 7 PM and 10 PM, there is now close to 50% chance of rain in the same time period. Worrying. There is also an Orange Alert for Hailstorm.

The official Mumbai Indians X account has posted an update, confirming that there is a slight drizzle and the covers are on. The weather has prevented the players from doing their pre-match warmups.

Update from Guwahati
Slight drizzle
Players yet to warmup
Covers on pic.twitter.com/RURQ3IpQcx

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 7, 2026

After a torrential outburst earlier this afternoon, rain has returned to the Barsapara. The conditions remain damp and overcast, putting a potential delay on the cards as the weather continues to frustrate fans and players alike.

The two sides are almost neck and neck when it comes to their historical head-to-head. They have met 31 times in the past, with MI winning 16 times, RR 14 times and 1 match ending in a no-result.

The potential encounter between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jasprit Bumrah has left fans hyped even before a ball has been bowled. The 15-year-old sensation has fearlessly hit every bowler in the IPL so far, but will he able to maintain his composure against India's pace spearhead? Let's hope that we get to see this match-up tonight!

Not too long ago, it was raining heavily in Guwahati. However, the intensity of the downpour has decreased over the last half-an-hour. Dark skies remain overhead. The good news, however, is that the rain threat is expected to decrease as the evening wears on.

The possibility of an on-time start could depend on the drainage at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. 1 hour to go till toss time.

According to an ANI report, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya returned to training ahead of their game against Rajasthan Royals. Pandya missed MI's first match due to an illness, but appeared to be in good rhythm before the RR game. The signs point to Pandya potentially returning to MI's lineup after missing their previous game.

Mumbai Indians began their campaign with a good victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at home, but slumped to defeat in their second game against Delhi Capitals away. It is another away match for the five-time champions today, but they'll be hoping to bounce back to winning ways.

Rajasthan Royals have begun IPL 2026 on a terrific note. They thoroughly outclassed Chennai Super Kings in their opening game, before holding their nerves to seal a narrow win over Gujarat Titans in their second match. For new captain Riyan Parag, it has been the ideal start.

A win today would send RR to the top of the table!

There is a big threat of rain in the lead-up to the encounter, which is to be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Here's a recent update from reputed commentator Harsha Bhogle, who is part of the official commentary panel for the match:

16.35 in Guwahati and it is already dark, the headlights on the cars are on and.......it is pouring

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 7, 2026

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI)! We are in Guwahati today for a highly-anticipated encounter. 

Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for all the live updates from the match!