IPL 2026
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report & Weather — MI vs RR, IPL 2026 — 24 May 2026
MI vs RR
· 03:30 PM IST
· Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
MI
VS
RR
Updated 24 May 2026, 02:26 PM
LIVE UPDATE
31.99°
⛅
Temp
🌡 Temp 31.99°
💧 70%
🌧 40% rain
Match Weather Verdict
- Rain: 30-40% → Scattered showers could cause brief interruptions during the match.
- Dew: None → No major impact on bowlers in the second innings.
- Conditions: Warm, humid, and mostly cloudy conditions expected throughout the game.
Toss Impact: Captains may prefer bowling first to stay prepared for any possible DLS scenario.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
Temperatures: Conditions will remain warm and humid during this afternoon clash at the Wankhede Stadium. The temperature is expected to stay around 34-35 degrees Celsius at the 3:30 PM start before gradually dropping to nearly 32 degrees during the second innings.
Rain: There is a moderate chance of rain interruptions during the match. Forecasts indicate a 30 to 40 percent possibility of scattered showers in the afternoon, which could briefly interrupt play.
Wind: Light to moderate west-southwest winds will continue throughout the game at around 13 to 17 kilometers per hour. These breezy conditions may offer slight assistance to swing bowlers with the new ball.
Humidity: Humidity levels will remain high throughout the afternoon and evening. The humidity is expected to stay around 69 to 70 percent during the first innings before gradually rising toward 76 percent later in the day.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
RADAR INFO🌡️
31.99°C
Temp
💧
70%
Humidity
💨
9.22
Wind KM/H
⛅
40%
Rain Chance
Snapshot: Temp 31.99°C, humidity 70%, wind 9.22 km/h, rain signal 40%.
No major toss advantage observed from available data.
✓
Dew is unlikely to play any role in this fixture.
Since this is a daytime match expected to finish around 7:00 PM, evening moisture will not get enough time to settle on the outfield or affect the conditions.
31.99°C
⛅
Cloudy
Next Radar Check: 03:15 PM IST
Swing & Seam Expectations
How the weather will influence the ball movement today
Swing chance
LOW TO MODERATE
Cloudy conditions in Mumbai could help bowlers generate slight conventional swing with the new ball during the early overs
Seam movement
LOW
The Wankhede Stadium surface is usually flat and batter-friendly. Fast bowlers are unlikely to get much seam movement off the pitch and will depend more on pace and cutters.
Ball condition
LIKELY TO GET SWEATY
Despite the absence of dew, high humidity levels could make the ball slightly slippery because of player sweat. Fielders may need to dry the ball regularly during the innings.
Key insight
Cloud Cover Could Influence Early Bowling
Teams bowling first must take advantage of the opening overs at the Wankhede Stadium. The cloudy and humid afternoon conditions could help fast bowlers generate slight swing with the new ball. Spinners should also enjoy better grip because dew will not be a factor.
Impact timeline
0 – 6 overs
Fast bowlers are likely to bowl fuller lengths early to use any available swing under the cloudy conditions. Early wickets could become crucial before the pitch settles into a strong batting surface.
7 – 15 overs
Batting conditions are expected to improve significantly during the middle overs. Spinners may still remain effective because of the dry surface, using variations and changes of pace to slow the scoring rate.
16 – 20 overs
Bowlers should comfortably execute slower balls and yorkers in the death overs since dew will not affect their grip. However, the humid weather could make the ball slightly slippery.
Bottom line:
The warm and humid afternoon conditions mean dew will not influence the match. However, the possibility of scattered showers could make chasing the safer option in case the DLS method becomes necessary later in the game.
❓ FAQs — Match Day Weather
Will the wind help the bowlers?
The 13-17 km/h wind could provide slight assistance to swing bowlers early in the innings.
Will dew affect the chase?
No, dew is unlikely to affect the match because this is an afternoon fixture.
Will there be any rain interruption?
There is a moderate chance of scattered showers during the match. Forecasts currently show a 30-40 percent possibility of rain, which could cause brief interruptions.
Will the cloudy conditions help swing bowling?
Yes, the cloudy weather and humid air could help fast bowlers generate slight conventional swing with the new ball during the powerplay overs.
Will the pitch remain good for batting throughout the match?
The Wankhede Stadium surface is expected to remain batting-friendly for most of the game.
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