The weather has ruined a third game this week in IPL 2024. With a two-top finish in the vying for the Rajasthan Royals, the Sanju Samson-led side has been handed a major disappointment. The RR vs KKR match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has been called off due to inclement weather, and instead of playing the Qualifier I, they’ll play the Eliminator.
Guwahati Weather Updates
It has been raining in Guwahati since 6:45 pm and the signs of a game happening aren’t looking great.
Weather forecast isn’t looking great
It’s still raining heavily
From the looks of it, we won’t be having a full match.
Rain has reduced to a drizzle
The rain’s intensity has decreased, but we have also started to lose overs now.
Rain stopped, covers getting removed
The rain has stopped, the covers are being removed, and the ground staff are currently preparing the pitch.
Rain returns
After a brief pause, rain has resumed once again at Guwahati.
Cut-off for 5-over game is 10:56 PM
The toss needs to happen at 10:40 PM, and we can have a 5-over match if the game starts at 10:56 PM.
Rain intensifies again
Covers coming off
The heavy downpour has reduced to a drizzle, and the covers are being removed. Some Rajasthan Royals are also inspecting the ground.
Inspection incoming
Good signs in Guwahati; the covers are off, and we’ll have a pitch inspection in just 3 minutes.
Match reduced to 7 overs for each side
Rain has stopped, and ground staff have gotten the pitch ready just in time. But instead of 40 overs, we’ll see just 14 overs.
Rain has arrived once again
Just six minutes before the start of the RR vs KKR match, rain has arrived once again.
Rain ruins RR vs KKR
The match has been called off due to rain. The Rajasthan Royals will now face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator, and the Kolkata Knight Riders will go against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier I.