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Will it rain in Kolkata? Latest weather report and match forecast for KKR vs GT IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens
TL;DR
Kolkata Knight Riders will face Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens. The latest weather report will determine if rain will affect the game.
Key points
- KKR faces GT in IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens
- KKR's winning streak ended in their last match
- GT has won their last five games
- GT is currently second on the points table
- Weather forecast will determine rain's impact on the match
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Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans are all set to face off in an early-season IPL 2026 clash in Kolkata on Saturday.
KKR's winning streak of four games came to an end in their last match when they went down against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur.
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GT, on the other hand, have won their last five games and are currently second on the points table and a strong favourite to grab a top-two finish.
Here, The Sporting News takes a look at the latest weather forecast for matchday, the likelihood of rain affecting the match, and what happens if the match does not proceed as planned.
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Kolkata latest weather forecast for KKR vs GT IPL 2026 match
Thunderstorms lashed the city on Friday evening, even delaying the ISL football match between Mumbai City FC and Mohammedan FC. However, chances of rainfall during the weekend are slim.
There is approximately a 1% chance of rain in the evening on Saturday in Kolkata. So there remains no risk of rain at Eden Gardens during the match.
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Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and the probability of rainfall in Kolkata on Saturday.
- 6:00 PM: 32°C (0% chance of rain)
- 7:00 PM: 31°C (1% chance of rain)
- 8:00 PM: 30°C (1% chance of rain)
- 9:00 PM: 29°C (1% chance of rain)
- 10:00 PM: 29°C (1% chance of rain)
- 11:00 PM: 29°C (1% chance of rain)
Chances of rain interrupting play in Kolkata:
As per forecasts, there is about 1% possibility of rain interrupting play in Kolkata on Friday.
Weather forecast in Kolkata: What happens if the KKR vs GT IPL 2026 match is stopped by rain?
If rain affects the Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 match in Kolkata, it might be delayed or shortened.
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to determine the target for a shortened match. A minimum of 5 overs per team is required for results.
Q&A
What is the weather forecast for the KKR vs GT match in Kolkata?
The latest weather forecast will provide insights into potential rain and its impact on the match.
How has KKR performed in their recent matches before facing GT?
KKR's winning streak of four games ended with a loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last match.
What is Gujarat Titans' current standing in the IPL 2026 points table?
Gujarat Titans are currently second on the points table and have won their last five games.
What happens if the KKR vs GT match is affected by rain?
The article discusses the likelihood of rain affecting the match and the procedures if the match does not proceed as planned.
