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KKR Vs PBKS Match Kolkata Weather Report: Kolkata Knight Riders The start of IPL 2026 has been very bad for India. The team has played 2 matches so far, in which it has faced defeat. Now KKR’s third match will be against Punjab Kings at its home ground Eden Gardens today. By winning this match, Kolkata would like to open its points account in the points table, but before that the weather has increased the tension of the team.

On this match to be played in Kolkata Rain Danger is looming. According to the Meteorological Department, due to the low-pressure trough formed from Bihar to Manipur, there has been a change in the weather through North Bengal, Assam and Bangladesh, due to which there is a possibility of heavy rain in Kolkata.

Kalbaisakhi storm alert issued

The Meteorological Department has also issued an alert of ‘Kalbaisakhi’ storm. During this period, there is a possibility of strong winds blowing at the speed of 50-60 km per hour, heavy rain and hailstorm along with lightning. The intensity of rain is expected to be highest on Tuesday and Wednesday. Due to this, two consecutive matches of KKR may be affected.

Practice session also canceled

Before the match, the practice session of both the teams also had to be canceled due to heavy rain. The outfield remained covered. There was water accumulated on the field, due to which the players did not get a chance to practice. This has also affected the preparations of both the teams.

What will happen if the match is washed out?

If the rain continues then a time limit has been fixed for the match. Toss is required by 10:46. The match should start by 10:56 and efforts should be made to have a match of at least 5-5 overs. If the game does not start by the scheduled time, the match will be canceled and both the teams will get 1 point each.

Last year also rain had become the villain

Even in the last season, the match between KKR and PBKS was affected by rain. In that match, Punjab Kings had scored 201 runs at the loss of 4 wickets, in response to which KKR team had scored 7 runs when the rain started, due to which the match had to be cancelled. Now after two consecutive defeats, this match is very important for KKR, but the weather can increase their problems further.