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Kolkata Weather Updates Live: Eden Gardens, a batting paradise

If the match does take place, Eden Gardens promises an electrifying contest between bat and ball. Traditionally, the venue has been a batting paradise, with short boundaries and a high-scoring history. It was at this very ground that Punjab Kings chased down a record 262 runs, the highest successful chase in T20 history.

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: Good news for fans

Weather Alert from MET Dept: Skies to clear after 6 PM with minimal chances of rain!

Here are some LIVE photos from Kolkata!

Good news for cricket fans—despite rain since yesterday, KKR vs RCB at Eden Gardens is set to go ahead as planned! #KKRvsRCB #IPL2025… pic.twitter.com/eURJzSybYr

— vampire of sports (@vampireofsports) March 22, 2025

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: What IPL guidelines say?

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.

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: New weather scenario in Kolkata

Weather Update from Kolkata!

Dark clouds engulf the city as rain pours ahead of the KKR vs RCB Opening game. pic.twitter.com/uTBzCEwppw

— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) March 22, 2025

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: KKR vs RCB’s head-to-head record

KKR vs RCB IPL Head-to-Head

Matches played: 34

KKR Won: 20

RCB Won: 14

No Result: 0

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: IMD makes big prediction

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: Orange alert in Kolkata

According to a report by ESPNCricinfo, the Indian Met Department (IMD) has issued an “orange alert in Kolkata due to the heavy rainfall. The IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is highly likely to get affected. 

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: Eden Garden’s condition on Friday

A little rain won’t stop us!

The ground’s got its cozy cover, and the drainage system will be ready to save the day 𝘒𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘪 𝘠𝘦𝘩 𝘐𝘗𝘓 𝘩𝘢𝘪, 𝘺𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘣 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘪!#IPLonJioStar SEASON OPENER #KKRvRCB | SAT, 22nd March, 5:30 PM | LIVE on… pic.twitter.com/UwdonS9FeN

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 21, 2025

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: Regional Meteorological Centre’s big update

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata has forecast that there is a “very high probability” of “thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds”.

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: SRK, the King has arrived

𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚, 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚! 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 pic.twitter.com/AgUJz8liDz

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) March 22, 2025

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: Abrupt end to practice on Saturday

A steady drizzle in the evening brought premature end to evening practice sessions of Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the eve of their IPL 2025 opener at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. 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.

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: Will rain play a spoilsport in IPL 2025 opener?

Weather improvement in Kolkata

-Good News for Fan weather forecast showing some improvement at eden garden Kolkata.

-Yesterday They were predicting 80 % rain from 9.00 pm , situation is much better now.#IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/KBkqKEjPUa

— Rohit Baliyan (@rohit_balyan) March 22, 2025

Kolkata Weather Updates Live: Hello!

So, only a few hours left for the start of the IPL 2025. Defending champions KKR host RCB at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata for the tournament opener. However, there is a heavy chance of rain.

Stay tuned for more updates!