IPL 2026
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report & Weather — GT vs RR, IPL 2026 — 29 May 2026
GT vs RR
· 07:30 PM IST
· Chandigarh
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh
GT
VS
RR
Updated 29 May 2026, 01:26 PM
LIVE UPDATE
29.82°
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Temp
🌡 Temp 29.82°
💧 51%
🌧 20% rain
Match Weather Verdict
- Rain: 20% → Brief interruptions remain possible, but a full Qualifier 2 match is still highly expected.
- Dew: Light → Slight advantage for chasing teams during the second innings under lights.
- Conditions: Warm and partly sunny conditions early, settling into a pleasant and moderately humid evening.
Toss Impact: Bowl first likely → Captains may prefer chasing because late dew could make batting easier in the second innings.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
Temperature:
The temperature is expected to stay around 34 degrees Celsius during the start of the match before gradually dropping to nearly 26 degrees Celsius later at night.
Rain:
Rain interruptions are unlikely to heavily affect the match despite a slight possibility of showers. Weather forecasts show a 40 percent chance of precipitation during the day, but a full washout remains highly unlikely.
Wind:
Moderate winds are expected throughout the evening in Mullanpur. Wind speeds could touch around 27 kilometers per hour during match time, which may help fast bowlers generate slight swing and extra movement with the new ball.
Humidity:
Humidity levels are expected to remain moderate during the match. The moisture level could begin near 40 percent and gradually rise to around 53 percent as the night progresses.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
RADAR INFO🌡️
29.82°C
Temp
💧
51%
Humidity
💨
6.91
Wind KM/H
☀️
20%
Rain Chance
Snapshot: Temp 29.82°C, humidity 51%, wind 6.91 km/h, rain signal 20%.
Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.
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Light dew is expected during the second innings in Mullanpur.
The first innings should offer better control for bowlers. However, the second innings could become slightly easier for batters as the dew settles in and reduces assistance for spinners and change-of-pace bowlers.
29.82°C
☀️
Clear
Next Radar Check: 07:15 PM IST
Swing & Seam Expectations
How the weather will influence the ball movement today
Swing chance
MODERATE
The winds and partly cloudy conditions in Mullanpur could help fast bowlers generate some early conventional swing with the new ball. Bowlers like Jofra Archer and Kagiso Rabada are expected to target movement during the powerplay overs.
Seam movement
MODERATE
The Mullanpur surface generally offers good bounce and carry for pacers. Fast bowlers could extract slight seam movement during the early overs, but the pitch is expected to become flatter and more batting-friendly as the match progresses.
Ball condition
SLIGHTLY WET LATER
Light dew is likely to arrive during the second innings. The ball could become slightly wet later in the night, making it tougher for bowlers to grip properly and execute slower balls consistently during the death overs.
Key insight
Flat Pitch Will Heavily Favor Batters
Teams bowling first must take full advantage of the early swing available. However, the true bounce and batting-friendly nature of the Mullanpur pitch will make defending totals extremely difficult.
Impact timeline
0 – 6 overs
Fast bowlers are expected to attack with fuller lengths and use the breeze to generate early swing. Batters may take a few deliveries to assess conditions before aggressively targeting the powerplay overs on the excellent batting surface.
7 – 15 overs
The pitch is likely to become even better for batting once the ball gets older. Spinners bowling in the first innings could receive slight grip from the surface, but second-innings bowlers may struggle because of dew.
16 – 20 overs
The final overs could become extremely difficult for bowlers defending totals. Pacers will depend heavily on yorkers and wide lines, while batters will look to exploit the skidding ball and consistent bounce to score heavily at the death.
Bottom line:
Mullanpur is expected to offer a high-scoring batting surface with only brief early assistance for fast bowlers. Chasing teams could gain a slight advantage later in the night because of the dew.
❓ FAQs — Match Day Weather
Will the wind help the fast bowlers?
Yes, winds could help fast bowlers generate moderate swing with the new ball during the powerplay.
Will dew affect the run chase?
Yes, light dew is expected during the second innings, which could make batting slightly easier.
Is there any chance of rain?
Yes, there is a 20 to 40 percent chance of light rain, but a full match is still expected.
Will it be too hot to play?
The temperature could reach 36°C during the day, but it is expected to drop to around 26°C.
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