Mumbai Weather Forecast, MI vs RR: Will it rain during today's IPL match? Check Wankhede Stadium pitch report

Mumbai Indians will host the Rajasthan Royals in the penultimate match of the 2026 IPL league-stage at the Wankhede Stadium. Check whether we will get a full game or not.

Will rain affect today's IPL 2026 match between the Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium? Image: AFP

FirstCricket Staff|May 24, 2026, 10:34:27 IST

The Mumbai Indians are set to host the Rajasthan Royals in match 69 of the 2026 Indian Premier League on Sunday afternoon at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. It marks the final day of league-stage action, with one playoff spot still up for grabs and three teams in contention.

RR currently holds the fifth spot in the points table and needs just one more win to secure qualification. But standing in the way are MI, who will look to finish their campaign strongly at home.

For the Harik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians, this fixture is an opportunity to end the season on a high and build rhythm before heading into the off‑season.

Mumbai weather forecast

According to Accuweather, Mumbai's weather would be "partly sunny and warm" with temperatures rising to 36 degrees Celsius. Winds would blow towards the west at 17km/h, with 22% cloud cover.

There is a forecast of some rain on Sunday afternoon, and the humidity would be around 54%. The temperatures would drop to 32 degrees Celsius by the evening.

Wankhede Stadium pitch report

The pitch in Wankhede Stadium has traditionally favoured batters and has been the best betting surface in IPL. The tracks offer good pace and bounce, and fast bowlers could receive some assistance in the powerplay overs with the new ball.

The quick outfield and shorter boundaries work in favour of the batting side, and since it is an afternoon game, dew is not expected to have much impact.

As per ESPNCricinfo, Wankhede's pitch No. 6 would be used for the upcoming match. It is the third time this IPL and the fifth time since February, when the venue hosted two T20 World Cup fixtures. Batting first would not be a bad idea either, given it is an afternoon match, and the pitch is sticky and will slow down gradually.

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