RR vs KKR highlights, IPL 2024: Match abandoned due to rain, Rajasthan Royals to play eliminator

Indian Premier League 2024 Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders highlights: As rain has the last saying, the match in Guwahati was abandoned without a ball bowled. RR finished in third position

10:09 PM

RR vs KKR | Guwahati Live Weather Updates: Covers coming off

 

The covers are coming off and Kumar Sangakkara as well as a few officials are in the middle trying to inspect the scenario. However, it would require no more rain from now onwards to try and get the ground match ready in the next 50 minutes.

 

9:58 PM

RR vs KKR | Guwahati Live Weather Updates: Rain not easing

 

The rain is not easing away here and reports are that this time around, even the entire ground was not covered. 

 

9:43 PM

RR vs KKR | Guwahati Live Weather Updates: Chances of game getting bleaker

 

The chances of a game is getting bleaker with every passing minute as it is still raining and the covers are firmly on. 

 

9:29 PM

RR vs KKR | Guwahati Live Weather Updates: Who could finish in the top two in case of a washout?

 

If the game is washed out, it will have many consequences given that it was double-header day on the last day of the league stage of IPL 2024. 

 

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IPL 2024 RR vs KKR in Guwahati washout scenario. Photo: Sportzpics

 

9:26 PM

RR vs KKR | Guwahati Live Weather Updates: Things looking gloomy on Barsapara

 

While it continues to rain there are puddles forming near the square boundaries as well as near the main pitch. They would have to remain dry for the match to begin.

 

9:08 PM

RR vs KKR | Guwahati Live Weather Updates: The cut-off time for five-over game is 10:56 pm

8:52 PM

RR vs KKR | Guwahati Live Weather Updates: The rain is back

 

The rain is back at the Barspara Stadium in Guwahati and the covers will comeback soon

 

8:43 PM

RR vs KKR | Guwahati Live Weather Updates: Rain stopped in Guwahati

 

The rain has stopped in Guwahati and the the groundsmen are at work to try and get to at least toss as soon as possible. 

 

8:37 PM

RR vs KKR | What happened in the first game of the day?

 

Sunrisers Hyderabad moved to the second post and they will continue to remain there if Rajasthan Royals loses their match against Kolkata Knight Riders or the match gets washed out. Currently, the toss has been delayed in Guwahati due to rain. 

 

8:33 PM

RR vs KKR | What has been the head-to-head record between the two teams at various venues?

RR vs KKR head-to-head venue-wise
Venues	Total matches played	KKR won	RR won	Abandoned
Brabourne Stadium	2	-	2	-
Dubai International Cricket Stadium	2	2	-	-
Eden Gardens	11	6	4	1
Kingsmead	1	1	-	-
Newlands	1	-	1	-
Sardar Patel (Gujarat) Stadium	2	-	2	-
Sawai Mansingh Stadium	6	3	3	-
Sharjah Cricket Stadium	1	1	-	-
Sheikh Zayed Stadium	1	-	1	-
Wankhede Stadium	2	1	1	-

8:28 PM

RR vs KKR | Guwahati Live Weather Updates: Rain reduced to drizzle

 

The rain has been reduced to a drizzle here and two super soppers are at work in Guwahati. Hopefully, there will be a game after all. 

 

8:16 PM

RR vs KKR | What has been the record of the Barsapara Stadium in IPL?

Barsapara Cricket Stadium IPL Stats	Numbers
Matches	3
Matches won batting first	2
Matches won batting second	1
Average first innings total	180
Runs per over	8.58
Runs per wicket	26.82
Highest total recorded	199/4 by RR vs DC in 2023
Lowest total recorded	142/9 by DC vs RR in 2023

8:11 PM

RR vs KKR | Guwahati Live Weather Updates: Covers are getting peeled off on either side

8:05 PM

RR vs KKR | Guwahati Live Weather Updates: West Indian meeting at the ground

8:01 PM

RR vs KKR | What effect will this game have on the points table?

 

After Sunriserds Hyderbad have now won their match against the Punjab Kings, it becomes a must-win encounter for the Rajasthan Royals. The Royals, who have lost four matches on the trot, needed to win today to finish in the top two. If the match gets washed out, it will be Hyderabad and Kolkata in the top two.