KKR vs PBKS Kolkata Weather Updates Highlights: Rain Plays Spoilsport, Match Called-Off

CAB President, Sourav Ganguly has taken the field as he speaks with the groundsmen…

The covers are being removed carefully! But a little drizzle is still on. 

News coming in from the ground! The rain has stopped! Will we get to see a 5-over game now?!

 It’s drizzling here in Kolkata. The match will be called off soon. Still there are some hopeful spectators waiting for the match to start. 

It’s getting intense!

We could see a 5-over match as per the latest update!

The cut-off time for a 5-over match is 11:14 PM. If no play is possible beyond that, it will be called off! 

Heading For a Washout! 

Not even the covers can cope up with the wind! 

Latest visuals from Kolkata! It’s raining cats and dogs! 

So no play tonight?

As we speak, an inspection is going at the pitch as we wait for further developments…

Looks like we will soon start losing overs! 

Are we heading for a washout? 

No change in the conditions as the drizzling continues! 

The King and The Princess enjoying their snacks! 

As the rain keeps us waiting, the focus shifts to the Badshah- Shah Rukh Khan!

Oh NO! The drizzle is back! Covers have been brought on again! Looks like we are actually in for a long wait!

The rain was only a brief drizzle, with many spectators staying in their seats without seeking cover. It has now stopped completely, and the covers are being removed.

Not good signs! 

The skies have opened up! 

As expected rain has played spoilsport in Kolkata! The players have gone off and the groundsmen have covered the ground. Time to wait. 

Was it a nice decision by KKR? 

Heavy Rain After 9 PM? 

News coming in that it is raining in some part of Kolkata! But Eden here looks just fine. Will it play spoilsport? 

No Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine in the playing XI! Navdeep Saini and Rovman Powell comes in! 

KKR have won the toss and opted to bat first! 

The covers are on at the Eden Gardens. No rain as of now, but rainfall is expected in the evening. 

KP comes up with an update! 

Disruption on the way…

It’s getting darker…

Chances of rainfall as per news coming: 7 pm – 60%, 8 pm – 90% , 9 pm – 90%, 10 pm – 60%. 

Rain expected through out the match. Are we in for a washout? 

Clear skies as of now. But we can’t rule out the possibility of a heavy rainfall.

According to the IMD, continuous cloud cover has prevailed since morning due to a low-pressure trough extending from Bihar to Manipur, passing through North Bengal, Assam and Bangladesh.

The department has indicated that the region is set to experience another spell of Kalbaishakhi activity, with thunderstorms and the possibility of hail likely from Sunday to Thursday. Rainfall is expected to become more widespread and intense, reaching its peak around Tuesday and Wednesday.

The seasonal Kalbaishakhi storms are expected to sweep through Kolkata between April 5 and April 9. While these storms have provided much-needed respite from the intense heat across the city, they could spell trouble for Kolkata Knight Riders. The team’s upcoming clash against Lucknow Super Giants is now under threat due to the unpredictable weather conditions.

On Sunday, persistent light rain disrupted the practice sessions of both sides, preventing them from preparing as planned. However, there is some relief in sight, as weather forecasts indicate improved conditions for Monday, raising hopes that the match could proceed without major interruptions.

Hello and welcome to our live weather coverage of the IPL 2026 match between KKR and PBKS, all the way from Kolkata, Eden Gardens!