Guwahati Stadium Update - (Source: AFP)
The IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been delayed due to rain at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The fans are frustrated as they turned up in thousands to see Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
It has been a frustrating IPL stint in Guwahati as most of the games here have been rain-affected. Notably, the first match hosted at this venue in IPL 2026 was between RR and CSK. There was rain before the match, but it went smoothly once the game started.
Guwahati Weather Disrupts IPL 2026 Matches
Following the CSK match, RR hosted the Mumbai Indians on Tuesday, April 7. For that game as well, there were heavy showers, and the match was reduced to 11-overs per side. The fans were frustrated and criticised RR for hosting games in a rain-affected area rather than at their home ground in Jaipur.
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In the latest events, the RR vs RCB match is also delayed because of rain, and the fans are curious about the number of games allocated to Guwahati. Therefore, this article will answer the most-searched query on the internet so far.
How Many Matches Will Guwahati Host in IPL 2026?
As mentioned above, Barsapara Stadium has hosted three matches and all were hampered by rain. In a positive update, the RR vs RCB is the last match that will be hosted by the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Following this match, the Rajasthan Royals will play all of their matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Prior to the start of IPL 2026, RR had decided to play just 3 matches at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The fans should be happy because around this season, rain is a common in north-east region. Notably, the match between KKR and PBKS in Kolkata was also washed out because of rain.
Why Do Rajasthan Royals Play IPL Matches In Guwahati?
Notably, in IPL 2023, Rajasthan Royals, for the first time, looked at Guwahati to host their IPL games. What started with a couple of games has now increased to three matches in a season.
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Rajasthan Royals want to capitalise on the popularity of their captain Riyan Parag as he is from Assam and also leads their domestic team. Therefore, in an attempt to increase the franchise's popularity in the northeast, RR have partnered with the Barsapara Stadium in Assam.
The 2008 winners have faced backlash for their move and the fans want the Riyan Parag-led side to play all their matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Update: The rain has reduced and the covers are coming off. Therefore, the match will start in sometime with no overs lost.
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