IPL 2026
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report & Weather — RR vs GT, IPL 2026 — 9 May 2026
RR vs GT
· 07:30 PM IST
· Jaipur
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
RR
VS
GT
Updated 09 May 2026, 03:25 PM
LIVE UPDATE
32.67°
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Temp
🌡 Temp 32.67°
💧 33%
🌧 0% rain
Match Weather Verdict
- Rain? Full match expected without interruptions.
- Dew: Very low chances - Minimal to no impact expected during the second innings.
- Conditions: Clear skies and hot evening conditions expected throughout the match in Jaipur.
Toss Impact: The pitch conditions are likely to influence the toss decision more than the weather tonight.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
Conditions look good for a full game
Weather Outlook — Match Day
RADAR INFO🌡️
32.67°C
Temp
💧
33%
Humidity
💨
9.22
Wind KM/H
☀️
0%
Rain Chance
Temperature: The match is expected to begin in very hot conditions, with the temperature likely to remain around 37 degrees Celsius at 7 PM. The weather should gradually become cooler as the game progresses.
Rain: There is no rain forecast for the evening in Jaipur, with precipitation chances staying at 0 percent throughout the match. Fans and players are expected to enjoy an uninterrupted IPL contest.
Wind: Moderate southwesterly winds are expected during the early part of the match, blowing at around 17 km/h. Wind speed could slightly reduce as the night progresses.
Humidity: Humidity levels are expected to stay low initially at around 20 percent before rising slightly later in the evening. The dry conditions may help bowlers maintain better grip on the ball during most stages of the match.
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Humidity is expected to remain relatively low throughout the evening, starting near 20 percent and rising only to around 25 percent later in the match. Dew is unlikely to play a major role under the lights at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
The pitch will allow bowlers to maintain control without major issues gripping the ball. Teams batting first and second are expected to face similar conditions.
32.67°C
☀️
Clear
Next Radar Check: 07:15 PM IST
Swing & Seam Expectations
How the weather will influence the ball movement today
Swing chance
Low
Fast bowlers from Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are unlikely to receive much early swing. The clear skies and low humidity levels in Jaipur are expected to limit significant movement through the air during the powerplay overs.
Seam movement
Moderate
Fast bowlers have taken the majority of wickets at the venue, with the hard surface helping seamers who bowl disciplined lines and hit consistent lengths.
Ball condition
Likely To Stay Dry
With humidity expected to remain low throughout the evening, the ball is unlikely to pick up much dew during the second innings. The dry conditions could help both pace bowlers and spinners maintain better control during the later stages of the match.
Key insight
Dry Conditions Could Help Spinners In Both Innings
Fast bowlers may get a little seam movement early in the match, especially with the new ball. However, the dry conditions in Jaipur are expected to help spinners as the game progresses. With humidity remaining low throughout the evening, bowlers should continue getting decent grip from the surface in both innings.
Impact timeline
0 – 6 overs
0-6 Overs: Fast bowlers are unlikely to get much swing because of the clear skies and dry weather conditions.
7 – 15 overs
7-15 Overs: Spinners could become more effective during the middle overs as the dry surface may offer better grip and turn.
16 – 20 overs
16-20 Overs: Bowlers using slower deliveries and cutters could also play an important role late in the match.
Bottom line:
The dry conditions at Sawai Mansingh Stadium may allow spinners to stay effective throughout the game, while fast bowlers relying on cutters and variations could be important during the death overs.
❓ FAQs — Match Day Weather
Q: Will rain interrupt the Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans match?
A: No, there is no rain expected during the match in Jaipur.
Q: What temperature is expected during the match?
A: The evening temperature is expected to remain around 37 degrees Celsius at the start of the game.
Q: Will dew affect the second innings at Sawai Mansingh Stadium?
A: No, very little dew is expected because humidity levels are likely to stay low throughout the evening.
Q: Can fast bowlers expect swing during the match?
A: Fast bowlers are unlikely to receive much swing because of the dry weather and clear skies.
Q: What will the humidity level be in Jaipur tonight?
A: Humidity is expected to remain low, starting around 20 percent and rising slightly later in the evening.
Q: Will weather conditions influence the toss decision?
A: The pitch is expected to play a bigger role in the toss decision than the weather because dew is unlikely to have a major impact.
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