IPL 2026
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report & Weather — SRH vs RR, IPL 2026 — 27 May 2026
SRH vs RR
· 07:30 PM IST
· Chandigarh
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh
SRH
VS
RR
Updated 28 May 2026, 09:11 AM
LIVE UPDATE
31.82°
☀️
Temp
🌡 Temp 31.82°
💧 31%
🌧 0% rain
Match Weather Verdict
- Rain: 0% → A full, uninterrupted Eliminator match is expected.
- Dew: Heavy → Major impact expected during the second innings, making bowling difficult.
- Conditions: Extremely hot and dry weather with temperatures gradually dropping during the evening.
Toss Impact: Teams are likely to bowl first because dew could make chasing easier later in the match.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
Temperature:
Mullanpur is expected to witness extremely hot conditions on Wednesday. The temperature will be around 38°C at the start of the match before gradually dropping to nearly 32°C later in the evening.
Rain:
There is no rain forecast for the match day. Weather reports predict a zero percent chance of precipitation, which means fans can expect a full match without any interruptions.
Wind:
Moderate winds of around 24 km/h are expected during the game. The breeze could help fast bowlers slightly during the powerplay overs, especially with the new ball under lights.
Humidity:
Humidity levels are expected to remain low between 15 and 25 percent throughout the evening. The dry weather will make conditions physically demanding for players during the knockout clash.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
RADAR INFO🌡️
31.82°C
Temp
💧
31%
Humidity
💨
3.44
Wind KM/H
☀️
0%
Rain Chance
Snapshot: Temp 31.82°C, humidity 31%, wind 3.44 km/h, rain signal 0%.
Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.
✓
Heavy dew is expected during the second innings in Mullanpur.
The conditions should become better for batting as the ball is likely to skid nicely onto the bat. Bowlers defending totals could face major difficulties because gripping the wet ball will become challenging later in the match.
31.82°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 windy conditions and clear evening skies could help fast bowlers generate some conventional swing with the new ball. Pacers like Jofra Archer and Pat Cummins may look to attack aggressively during the powerplay overs.
Seam movement
MODERATE
The Mullanpur surface usually provides good bounce and carry for fast bowlers early in the innings. Pacers could get slight seam movement before the pitch settles down into a better batting wicket later in the match.
Ball condition
WET LATER IN THE MATCH
Heavy dew is expected during the second innings, which could make the ball wet and difficult to grip. Spinners and bowlers relying on slower deliveries may struggle to control the ball during the final overs.
Key insight
Dew and Flat Pitch Could Decide the Eliminator
Teams bowling first will try to use the early swing available. The heavy dew expected later in the night could make defending totals extremely difficult, especially against powerful batting lineups like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals.
Impact timeline
0 – 6 overs
Fast bowlers are expected to attack with fuller lengths and look for swing with the new ball. Batters may take a few deliveries to settle before playing aggressive shots on the true batting surface.
7 – 15 overs
Batting conditions should improve significantly once the pitch settles. Spinners could get slight grip during the first innings, but dew may reduce their effectiveness later in the match.
16 – 20 overs
The death overs could become difficult for bowlers because of the heavy dew. Pacers may rely more on yorkers, while batters could take advantage of the skidding conditions to score quickly.
Bottom line:
Mullanpur is expected to offer excellent batting conditions with some early help for fast bowlers. However, dew in the second innings could heavily favor the chasing side.
❓ FAQs — Match Day Weather
Will the wind help the fast bowlers?
Yes, winds could help fast bowlers get some early swing with the new ball during the powerplay overs.
Will dew affect the run chase?
Yes, heavy dew is expected in the second innings, which could make batting easier and make it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball properly.
Is there any chance of rain?
No, there is no rain forecast for the match. Weather conditions are expected to remain clear throughout the Eliminator.
Will it be too hot to play?
The daytime temperature could reach 42°C, but conditions should become better in the evening.
Will spinners be effective?
Spinners could get some help early in the match, but heavy dew later in the evening may reduce their effectiveness during the second innings.
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