IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals team has 2 home grounds in IPL. Apart from Jaipur, it also plays at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati, which is also known as Barsapara Stadium. In the 19th season of IPL, Rajasthan Royals played a total of 3 matches on this ground. All these three matches were affected by rain. But due to the hard work of the curator and groundsman, none of the matches were washed out due to rain. Due to which Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has taken a big decision.
Big announcement of Assam Cricket Association
Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has announced a reward of Rs 25 lakh to the curator and groundsman of ACA Stadium in Guwahati for their excellent work during IPL 2026. In IPL 2026, three home matches of Rajasthan Royals were played in Guwahati, which were against Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Incessant rain created difficulties during these three matches, yet the matches were completed. One match was of only 11 overs per side, but the hard work of the ground staff played an important role in completing the game.
Despite the rain, maintaining the quality of the pitch and outfield was not an easy task. The ground staff made continuous efforts to ensure that the matches were not canceled and that the players and fans got to watch good cricket. Appreciating these efforts, ACA has decided to give this reward. Assam Cricket Association said in its statement that even in challenging weather conditions, the curator and groundsman prepared and maintained the pitch to the highest standard. His hard work was important in the matches and this strengthened the growing reputation of Guwahati Stadium at the national level.
Rajasthan won all three matches in Guwahati
The Guwahati ground was very good for the Rajasthan team. The team won all three matches where it played. It defeated Chennai by 8 wickets. Then won against Mumbai by 27 runs, which was a match of 11-11 overs. After this, RCB was defeated by 6 wickets. Now Rajasthan team will play its remaining home matches in Jaipur.