IPL 2025: KKR vs RCB Eden Gardens Weather Report

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an "orange alert" for Friday and Saturday in Kolkata;

Update: 2025-03-22 06:24 GMT

IPL 2025: KKR vs RCB Eden Gardens Weather Report

Ground staff covers the field at the Eden Gardens amid rain, ahead of an IPL 2025 T20 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Friday, March 21, 2025. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra)

Kolkata: As defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders led by Ajinkya Rahane ready themselves to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens to commence the 2025 season of Indian Premier League (IPL), a rain threat looms large over the anticipated match on Saturday.

The Indian Meteorological Department's New Alipore office has issued an "orange alert" for Friday and Saturday, warning of thundersqualls, gusty winds, lightning, hailstorms, and moderate rainfall across several districts, including Kolkata.

"Thundersqualls with gusty winds, lightning, hailstorms, and light to moderate rainfall are likely in Jhargram, Purba and Paschim Midnapore, Bankura, Purulia, Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly, and Howrah on Friday," the IMD stated.

For Saturday, the forecast includes thunderstorms with gusty winds, lightning, and moderate rainfall in Nadia, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Purba Bardhaman, and North and South 24 Parganas.

The match has a 7.30pm start, with the toss scheduled for 7pm.

Earlier, a steady drizzle on Friday brought premature end to evening practice sessions of KKR and RCB on the eve of their IPL 2025 clash.

Practice began as scheduled at 5pm, but rain set in around 6pm, bringing the ground staff into action while the players had to pack up.

Fortunately, Eden Gardens is one of the few venues with full ground covers, ensuring the playing surface remained protected.

Meanwhile, a glittering opening ceremony featuring Shreya Ghoshal and Disha Patani among others is planned at 6 pm on Saturday, but it remains to be seen if the weather plays a spoilsport.

According to IPL regulations, the league-stage matches have a one-hour extension window, meaning the cut-off time for a five-over match is 10:56pm, with play needing to conclude by 12:06am.

Kolkata has already experienced rain disruptions in the lead-up to the season opener, with a KKR intra-squad practice match being washed out after just one innings.

IPL 2025: KKR vs RCB Eden Gardens Weather Report

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an "orange alert" for Friday and Saturday in Kolkata;

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