Gujarat Titans (GT) ready to face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in qualifier 2 Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2026 Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium In New Chandigarh. It is a high-stakes clash as the winner will get a berth in the summit clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Ahmedabad 2026.
Although the weather is not expected to play a role in the clash, there is always a possibility of rain playing a significant role due to the arrival of monsoon in the country. With such a high-stakes encounter, fans will be hoping that the weather conditions will not significantly impact the game. The venue has seen five games, four league games and one playoff game in IPL 2026, with rain not having a significant impact on any of the matches.
Weather forecast in New Chandigarh
According to AccuWeather's weather forecast, there is only a 1% chance of rainfall at the venue on May 29. It is likely to be cloudy from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Indian time. There is also an orange alert of hailstorm till 1:30 pm Indian time, which has been in effect since last afternoon. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 7:00 PM IST.
Despite the forecast of clear weather in the evening, a change in weather conditions cannot be ruled out due to the forecast of a storm the next morning. The chances of a late start or delay in the middle of the match are minimal, but players and team management will have to be prepared for any disruption.
What happens if the match is washed out?
There is no reserved day for the Qualifier 2 encounter between GT and RR. The IPL playing rules state that if a playoff match is washed out due to rain, the match official may opt for a standalone Super Over to determine the outcome of the match, provided the weather allows for it.
If not, the team finishing higher in the points table will advance to the finals. The Titans finished their season in second place with 18 points and a net run rate of 0.695. Royals finished fourth with 16 runs and a net run rate of 0.189. so, If Qualifier 2 is canceled completely, Gujarat Titans will advance to the final against Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 31 in Ahmedabad.
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