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Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Rajasthan Royals in the 28th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 on April 19 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR have already had to miss one game due to rain so far this season and they have also been one of the worst weather teams in the past, having been involved in eight completely abandoned games since 2008. With rain forecast again, the weather will be a topic of conversation ahead of today’s first game.
Weather in Kolkata today during the KKR vs RR match at Eden Gardens
According to the Indian Meteorological DepartmentThere is a 65% chance of rain in Kolkata today. However, despite this likelihood, there are no major alerts or warnings in place for the city during game times, so conditions are expected to remain stable.
At the time of the match, which begins at 3:30 pm IST, the weather is expected to be extremely hot and challenging with temperatures reaching 39-40°C. There will be significant cloud cover, but no rainfall is expected during the play window.
The biggest challenge today will be the intense heat rather than the rain as players will have to cope with difficult conditions, particularly when playing in the afternoon sun.
KKR is aiming for its first win of the season
Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves at completely opposite ends of the table ahead of their Match 28 clash. RR are comfortably in 3rd place with 8 points from 5 games and have won four of their first five games, while KKR are faring poorly in 10th place with just 1 point from 6 games. The Royals got off to a strong start with four wins in a row before suffering their first setback, while KKR is still hoping for its first win under Ajinkya Rahane and is currently on a five-match losing streak, with their only point coming from a rain-affected game.
The match starts today at 3:30 pm IST. Fans can watch the match live on the JioHotstar app and website in India. The game will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network TV channels.
