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Rain-Shortened Thriller: RR vs MI Clash Reduced to 11 Overs After Delay

Persistent rain in Guwahati has forced Match 13 of IPL 2026 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians to be reduced to an 11-overs-per-side contest. The match, originally delayed by over two hours, is now scheduled for a 10:10 PM start following a 9:55 PM toss. The powerplay will last for 3.2 overs, with one bowler permitted to bowl a maximum of three overs. The encounter features a highly anticipated duel between pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Key Points: IPL 2026: RR vs MI Match Reduced to 11 Overs After Rain

  • Match reduced to 11 overs per side
  • Start time set for 10:10 PM
  • Toss at 9:55 PM
  • Powerplay of 3.2 overs
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IPL 2026: Match 13 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians to start at 10.10 pm, reduced to 11 overs each

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 match starts at 10:10 PM, reduced to 11 overs per side after a long rain delay in Guwahati.

"The match will be an 11-overs-per-side affair with the toss scheduled for 9:55 pm - Match Officials"

Guwahati, April 7

Match 13 of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians will be an 11-overs-per-side affair with the toss scheduled for 9:55 pm after heavy to persistent rain delayed the match more than two hours. The powerplay will be for 3.2 overs, one bowler will get to bowl three overs. There will be a 10-minute break between the two innings.

The match to be played at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium in Barsapara in Guwahati on Tuesday was delayed because of the rain that lashed the stadium from early in the afternoon. The rain finally stopped around 9.20 pm, with the players and match officials walking out to check things.

Though the drizzle had picked up slightly in intensity past 7.30 pm, the scheduled start time of the match, the ground staff has removed covers from the side wickets and are working hard to make the field of play ready for the match. The covers have not been removed fully, though the super sopper was out in the field, taking off the extra rainwater from the field before it is made ready for the match.

The match officials will soon be taking a call on when to conduct the toss, and no overs will be lost if the match starts before 8.30 pm.

This is the Rajasthan Royals' second 'home' match at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. They have won both their matches so far and are hoping to remain unbeaten by winning their third match.

The Mumbai Indians have won their opening match against the Kolkata Knight Riders but lost the next one to the Delhi Capitals. The five-time champions will be hoping to get back on the winning track.

The clash between Rajasthan Royals, the winner of the inaugural edition, and Mumbai Indians is being eagerly awaited because it pits India's best pace bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, against the young turk, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old from Bihar who has already proved his potential with brilliant stroke play, scoring a century.

Sooryavanshi has already caught the eye because of his sensational stroke play and big hitting as he has hammered 30 sixes so far in the Indian Premier League, 20 of them coming for pace bowlers.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The real story here is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi! A 15-year-old taking on Bumrah? That's the kind of excitement IPL is all about. Hope the reduced overs don't spoil this epic face-off.
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Priya S
Starting at 10:10 pm? That's way too late for a school night! Many fans, especially families with kids, won't be able to watch the full match. The IPL schedule should be more considerate of viewers.
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Rohit P
MI needs this win badly. A shortened game might actually help them, less time for things to go wrong! But RR is on fire. Tough to call. May the best team win! 💪
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Vikram M
Respect to the ground staff in Guwahati working so hard in these conditions. The Assam stadium looks beautiful on TV, hope the rain gods show some mercy now. Let's play!
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Karthik V
11 overs a side means every ball will be crucial. The powerplay strategy and which bowler gets the extra over will decide the match. Captaincy will be key tonight.

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