Rain has already played a role in a few games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, and now all focus shifts to Guwahati, where Rajasthan Royals will once again be in action at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

Weather had a major say in their previous clash and this time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in front, it becomes even more crucial given both teams haven’t lost a point yet.

The last time RR played here, it was all about their openers. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal took apart the experienced Mumbai Indians bowling attack in what turned out to be an 11-over contest due to rain. It was a complete show from the top order as they dominated from the start.

Their bowling too has been performing really well. Ravi Bishnoi has handled the spin department nicely, while Nandre Burger has led the pace attack with control and impact.

On the other hand, RCB know how to deal with such situations where rain can be a factor. They are coming into this clash with high confidence after a dominant win against their arch rivals CSK.

Once again, eyes will be on Virat Kohli and Phil Salt at the top, while Tim David, who played the innings of his life in the last game, will look to deliver another strong performance.

RR vs RCB Weather Report on April 10

As per the forecast for Friday, April 10, conditions in Guwahati look quite clear during match hours. The temperature is expected to be around 17°C, with a real feel close to 18°C, making it a pleasant evening for cricket.

Winds will be light, blowing from the east at around 7 km/h, with gusts going up to 20 km/h. The probability of precipitation stands at just 6%, with no chances of thunderstorms.

Cloud cover is expected to be around 22%, which means there might be a bit of cover but nothing too concerning.

So, rain is unlikely to cause any interruption in the RR vs RCB clash.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report for RR vs RCB game

The surface at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium usually offers good support for batters. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, and once set, players can play their shots freely. However, with some cloud cover around and high humidity, there could be a bit of assistance for pacers early on.

If moisture builds up due to weather conditions, bowlers might get slight movement in the initial overs. But overall, it remains a venue where runs can be scored, especially once the ball gets older.

Dew could also become a factor later in the RR vs RCB game, making it slightly difficult for bowlers to grip the ball. In that case, teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first and chase under lights.

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