The toss for the Indian Premier League clash between Rajasthan Royals Mumbai Indians clash in Guwahati has been delayed.
Torrential rain earlier in the day left sizable puddles around the outfield as ground staff play cay and mouse with conditions shifting from heavy downpours to brief lulls and back again.
The covers have seen most of the action so far and multiple inspections have been pushed back due to the temperamental weather. A short rain break offered a glimmer of hope, but another burst has since swept across the ground, undoing much of the drying work and keeping players confined to the dressing rooms.
Officials remain concerned about the saturated square boundaries and the softness of the outfield, with several areas still visibly holding water.
The umpires are expected to reassess once the latest shower clears, though there is no indication on when that might be.