IPL 2026
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report & Weather — RR vs LSG, IPL 2026 — 19 May 2026
RR vs LSG
· 07:30 PM IST
· Jaipur
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
RR
VS
LSG
Updated 19 May 2026, 05:29 AM
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Match Weather Verdict
- Rain: 0% - Full match expected without any weather interruptions or delays.
- Dew: Minimal to none - The very low humidity levels mean dew is unlikely to affect bowling during the second innings.
- Conditions: Extremely hot and dry evening conditions will test player fitness and endurance throughout the match.
Toss Impact: Captains may prefer to bat first to avoid spending long periods fielding in temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
Temperatures: Conditions in Jaipur will remain extremely hot throughout the evening. The temperature is expected to stay around 39 degrees Celsius during the early hours before gradually dropping closer to 33 degrees later at night.
Rain: There is a 0 percent chance of rain, ensuring a full and uninterrupted match without any weather delays.
Wind: Light evening winds are expected to blow between 18 and 22 kilometers per hour, offering only limited assistance to fast bowlers.
Humidity: Humidity levels will stay very low, ranging between 13 and 16 percent during most of the evening before slightly increasing later at night. The dry atmosphere is unlikely to produce any major dew factor.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
RADAR INFO🌡️
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Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.
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With humidity levels staying extremely low, dew is unlikely to form in the second innings.
The dry weather and clear skies should help keep the outfield fast while allowing bowlers, especially spinners, to maintain a firm grip on the ball throughout both innings.
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Next Radar Check: 07:15 PM IST
Swing & Seam Expectations
How the weather will influence the ball movement today
Swing chance
LOW
The dry atmosphere and very low humidity are unlikely to provide much swing for fast bowlers during the powerplay overs.
Seam movement
LOW
The Jaipur surface is expected to remain hard and dry, offering limited seam movement off the pitch for pacers.
Ball condition
LIKELY TO GET DRY AND SCUFFED
The dry outfield and abrasive surface could wear the ball quickly, helping bowlers use cutters, reverse swing, and slower variations later in the innings.
Key insight
Pace and Bounce Will Drive the Bowling Strategy
The extremely hot and dry Jaipur conditions are unlikely to offer much swing or seam movement for fast bowlers. With humidity staying very low and the pitch expected to remain flat, pacers will depend more on raw pace, bounce, and clever variations instead of conventional movement.
Impact timeline
0 – 6 overs
Fast bowlers will rely on pace and hard lengths with the new ball, attempting to rush batters before the surface settles completely.
7 – 15 overs
As the ball gets older and slightly scuffed, batting conditions are expected to improve further. Spinners may bowl quicker and flatter through the middle overs to reduce boundary opportunities.
16 – 20 overs
Death-over bowling will focus heavily on yorkers, slower balls, and wide lines because reverse swing is unlikely under the dry conditions.
Bottom line:
The weather and pitch conditions strongly favor batters. Bowlers will need accurate execution and smart variations because traditional swing and seam movement are expected to play only a limited role in Jaipur.
❓ FAQs — Match Day Weather
Q: Will the wind affect the spinners?
A: Yes, the steady breeze could slightly affect drift, so spinners will need to adjust their lines carefully from both ends.
Q: How will players manage the heat during the match?
A: Teams are expected to focus heavily on hydration, cooling towels, and regular fluid intake during timeouts and innings breaks.
Q: Does the lack of dew change the chasing conditions?
A: Yes, with almost no dew expected, bowlers should maintain a better grip on the ball during the second innings, keeping conditions balanced throughout the match.
Q: Will the dry outfield help batters score faster?
A: Yes, the dry and fast outfield is likely to help well-timed shots reach the boundary quickly.
Q: Can bowlers expect swing under the clear evening sky?
A: No, the dry weather and clear skies are unlikely to provide much assistance for conventional swing bowling.
Q: Will the hot conditions affect player endurance?
A: Yes, the extreme heat is expected to test fitness and stamina, especially for fielders spending long periods under the lights.
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