Rain continues to disrupt proceedings in Guwahati, with heavy showers returning and the covers back on the field. The super-soppers are in use as ground staff try to keep conditions under control, but the situation remains difficult.
Rain returns in Guwahati as overs start to slip away
Time is now a concern for the match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, as the cutoff for a five-over game is set at 10:56 PM. Overs will begin to be deducted from 8:40 PM, and with the rain persisting, the margin for any play is narrowing.
At present, the ground staff have moved back under cover as the rain continues to pour. The pitch and outfield remain fully covered, and conditions are not yet fit for play. Officials are expected to provide the next update at 9 PM.
For even a shortened game, the start time would need to be around 10:50 PM. With conditions not improving at the moment, the possibility of a full match is under pressure, and the focus is now on whether a brief window opens later in the evening.
Curators monitor conditions as drizzle continues in Guwahati
Ashish Bhowmick of the BCCI and Abhijit Bhattacharya of the ACA were seen discussing conditions at the centre as drizzle continued in Guwahati. Mukul Kalita also joined them as they assessed the situation.
Two super-soppers are in use to clear the surface, but steady rain is still affecting progress. Officials are closely watching conditions as they decide on the next steps for the match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.