Rain Threatens IPL Clash Between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati faced a rain threat ahead of the much-anticipated clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The weather conditions cast doubts over whether the match would proceed as scheduled.

With 16 points secured, Rajasthan Royals had a chance to secure a top-two finish if they emerged victorious against KKR. However, the outcome of the earlier game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings would influence the Royals’ position in the league standings.

If Sunrisers Hyderabad claimed victory in their match, Rajasthan Royals would require a win to secure a top-two finish and gain two opportunities to advance to the final.

The potential playing 11 for the RR vs KKR encounter included key players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Ravichandran Ashwin from RR, and Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy from KKR.

Star Sports was set to broadcast the match live, offering English commentary on Star Sports 1 HD/SD and Star Sports 2 HD/SD, with Hindi commentary on Star Sports Hindi HD/SD. Fans could also catch the action in seven other regional languages.

Despite the efforts of ground staff, the persistent rainfall delayed the toss as the covers remained on the pitch. Puddles near the square boundaries raised concerns about the conditions for play to commence.

As the rain continued, the chances of a washout loomed large, prompting speculations about the implications of a canceled match on the final league standings for both teams.