There has been steady progress at the venue in Guwahati as the hessian sheet was removed and a pitch inspection was carried out. Kumar Sangakkara was among those checking the surface, while the roller was in operation to prepare the pitch for play.
The main cover has also started to move, with ground staff working carefully to clear the area. Players from Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians were seen continuing their warm-ups, suggesting that action could begin soon if conditions hold.
Players return to the field as warm-ups intensify
There was more activity on the ground as players went through their routines. Rohit Sharma was seen with a bat in hand, while Jasprit Bumrah moved around the field as preparations continued.
At the same time, players such as Riyan Parag were taking throwdowns, and others including Corbin Bosch, Jadeja, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shardul Thakur and Nandre Burger were going through final drills.
With both sides warming up and the ground being readied, hopes are high that a shortened contest could still take place, depending on the final checks by the officials.