The 12th match of IPL 2026 played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings was cancelled. Due to rain in Kolkata, this match had to be stopped after only 22 balls and could not be restarted again. Now there is a fear of the match being canceled for the second consecutive day this season.

There is a match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday, April 7, for which a warning has been issued. But this time it is not rain but a different reason can cause the match to be canceled.

This danger is looming over Guwahati

Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati The weather is also keeping an eye on this match to be held in . However, according to the estimates of the Meteorological Department, the possibility of rain during the match is minimal and due to this there is no chance of it having any impact on the match. But the danger that is looming is that of storm and lightning.

Yes, 'Yellow Alert' has been issued by the Meteorological Department in Guwahati for Tuesday, April 7.

According to this, stormy winds can blow in Guwahati during the day and evening. Also, during this period, bright lightning will also keep flashing from the sky. All this will be seen happening during the time when the match is going on between Rajasthan and Mumbai. In such a situation, there will be a danger that this storm might interfere in the match. If the wind continues to blow very strong then it is sure to create difficulties in the match and in such a situation the match may have to be stopped as has been seen earlier also.

Whether the entire match will be canceled or not will be known only in the evening.

Who will suffer loss, who will benefit?

If we look at the points table, if the match is canceled then both the teams will have some gain and some loss. According to the rules, 1 point each will be distributed in Guwahati and Mumbai. But both will also suffer a loss of 1 point each. Rajasthan has a chance to achieve first place with its third consecutive win. Besides, it can also take a lead of 1 point over Punjab Kings.

Even if the match is cancelled, it can achieve the first position but then it will also have 5 points equal to Punjab. At the same time, Mumbai will also lose 1 point and will miss out on equalizing Bengaluru, Delhi and Rajasthan.