IPL 2026
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal Pitch Report & Weather — SRH vs RCB, IPL 2026 — 22 May 2026
SRH vs RCB
· 07:30 PM IST
· Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
SRH
VS
RCB
Updated 22 May 2026, 01:16 PM
LIVE UPDATE
31.71°
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Temp
🌡 Temp 31.71°
💧 45%
🌧 76% rain
Match Weather Verdict
- Rain: 0% → Full match expected without any delays.
- Dew: Moderate → Slight negative impact on bowling during the 2nd innings.
- Conditions: Warm and clear, providing excellent visibility under the lights.
: Captains will likely bowl first to utilize the slightly better chasing conditions caused by dew.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
Temperatures: Hot conditions are expected during the match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The temperature will be around 35 degrees Celsius at the start of play before gradually dropping to nearly 32 degrees later in the match.
Rain: There is a slight chance of brief showers around the start of the match, with Google Weather showing nearly a 30 percent rain possibility around 7 PM. However, conditions are expected to remain mostly clear for the rest of the match.
Wind: Light to moderate winds are expected throughout the match, ranging between 13 and 19 kilometers per hour, which could offer slight relief from the heat.
Humidity: Humidity levels are likely to rise as the evening progresses, increasing from around 41 percent to nearly 53 percent by late night.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
RADAR INFO🌡️
31.71°C
Temp
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45%
Humidity
💨
19.64
Wind KM/H
🌧️
76%
Rain Chance
Snapshot: Temp 31.71°C, humidity 45%, wind 19.64 km/h, rain signal 76%.
Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.
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Moderate dew is expected during the second innings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
With humidity levels likely to cross 50 percent later in the match, bowlers could face some difficulty gripping the ball under lights.
31.71°C
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Rainy
Next Radar Check: 07:15 PM IST
Swing & Seam Expectations
How the weather will influence the ball movement today
Swing chance
Low
The conditions in Hyderabad are unlikely to help conventional swing for long periods. Fast bowlers could get slight movement with the brand-new ball during the opening overs, but the dry conditions are expected to reduce sustained swing later in the innings.
Seam movement
Low
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch has mostly produced batting-friendly surfaces with consistent bounce this season. Seam bowlers are unlikely to receive much sideways movement from the pitch once the powerplay phase ends.
Ball condition
Slightly Slippery Later
The ball could become slightly slippery during the second innings as humidity levels rise later in the evening. This may create minor challenges for bowlers, especially during the death overs while executing yorkers and slower deliveries.
Key insight
Dew Could Influence Bowling Plans
Teams bowling second could face some difficulty controlling the ball later in the match because of rising humidity and possible dew. Spinners may struggle to get a strong grip on the ball, while fast bowlers are likely to rely more on hard-length deliveries and wide yorkers.
Impact timeline
0 – 6 overs
Fast bowlers will look to attack with fuller deliveries early in the innings while the ball remains dry and easier to control under lights.
7 – 15 overs
Batting conditions are expected to remain very good during the middle overs. Spinners will need to use their variations smartly before dew begins affecting grip and control.
16 – 20 overs
The death overs could become challenging for bowlers if dew settles on the outfield. Teams are likely to prefer wide yorkers and hard-length deliveries, as slower balls may become harder to execute consistently.
Bottom line:
The warm and mostly clear conditions in Hyderabad, along with the possibility of moderate dew later in the match, could slightly favor the chasing team. Bowlers are expected to face their biggest challenge during the second innings, when gripping and controlling the ball may become more difficult under lights.
❓ FAQs — Match Day Weather
Will the wind help the bowlers?
The wind is unlikely to make a major difference. Bowlers could get slight assistance early in the innings, but the wind should not significantly affect swing or seam movement.
Will dew affect the chase?
Yes, moderate dew during the second innings could make batting easier. The ball may skid onto the bat more smoothly under lights, helping the chasing side.
Will there be any rain interruption?
A brief passing shower around the start of the match remains possible, but major rain interruptions are highly unlikely. Most forecasts predict clear conditions for the rest of the evening in Hyderabad.
Will the pitch support high scoring?
Yes, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has been a strong batting venue this season. The average first-innings score is above 200 runs this season.
What could be a safe first-innings score?
A total between 195 and 210 runs could be competitive on this surface, especially if dew becomes a factor later in the night.
