MI vs RR Rain Rule: Rain has interfered with the match between the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals. If the match is not played today, will the reserve day rule apply?

Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals

The 13th match of the IPL 2026 tournament is scheduled to be played between the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals. This match is scheduled to be held at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, but the toss was delayed due to rain. Earlier on Monday, rain also disrupted the match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Punjab Kings.

Now, rain has played a role in the Mumbai Indians vs. Rajasthan Royals match. If this match is cancelled due to bad weather , is there a reserve day rule for league stage matches? You'll find the answer to this question here.

Will the MI vs RR match be held on the reserve day?

There is no reserve day for IPL league stage matches. Whenever rain or a storm interrupts a league stage match, an attempt is made to have at least five overs of play on the same day. The number of overs lost is reduced accordingly, and finally, a cut-off time is established for a five-over match. If even five overs of play is not possible, the match is declared abandoned. There is no reserve day for league stage matches.

Looking at the points table, the Mumbai Indians are currently in sixth place, having won one of their two matches. Meanwhile, under the captaincy of Riyan Parag, the Rajasthan Royals have performed exceptionally well, having won both their matches so far. Rajasthan currently sits third in the points table. If today's match is cancelled, both teams will receive one point each.