The toss of the IPL 2026 encounter between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been delayed, as rain forced a delay to the scheduled toss in Guwahati. The weather turned just 15 minutes before the captains were set to meet in the middle, beginning as a light drizzle before evolving into a steadier downpour.
RR vs RCB toss delayed due to rain
Ground staff acted quickly to bring on the covers, protecting the playing surface while teams and fans wait for the conditions to improve.
This interruption adds a layer of anxiety for both camps, especially given Guwahati's recent history with inclement weather. The city has already seen a significant weather impact this season during the clash between RR and Mumbai Indians, which was truncated to a lightning-fast 11 overs per side. Both RCB and RR will be hoping for the rain to subside quickly to avoid another heavily shortened contest or a total washout.
Cut-off time for 5-5 over contest
Similarly, concerns are mounting over the potential outcome of the KKR versus PBKS fixture if the rain persists. With the weather threatening to disrupt play, the official cut-off timings provide only a narrow window for a game to occur. For a result to be recorded, a minimum of five overs per side must be completed, which requires play to commence no later than 10:56 PM.
Under these strict regulations, the absolute deadline for the toss to take place is 10:46 PM.
Later, the rain did subside for a while to only let the toss take place. RR won the toss and elected to bowl first against RCB.
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma
Rajasthan Royals Impact subs: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI):
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer
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