Indian Premier League 2023 Match 39 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens has it in it to become the second match of the ongoing season to be affected by rain. Interestingly, the first IPL 2023 match to get delayed because of rain had also featured the Knight Riders.
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That being said, there has been no delay as such as the toss has taken place as per the original schedule. Not that this match faces any threat of getting abandoned without a ball being bowled but the gloomy weather in the city has it in it to affect the proceedings especially in an hour or so from now.
The visuals on host broadcaster Star Sports Network further confirm the same. Although it is currently raining mildly in some parts of the city, this venue has been bereft of a natural interruption as of now. Having said that, that could change soon.
UPDATE: Match has begun after a 45-minute delay without the loss of any overs.
Weather Forecast Eden Gardens Kolkata
For starters, there are minimal chances of rain pouring down in Kolkata today like the way it did on the day before yesterday. With the match scheduled to commence at 03:30 PM (local time), it is noteworthy that there’s a 47% rain probability around that time as per reliable weather portal AccuWeather.
The number is further expected to rise to 51% by 05:00 PM. Anticipated to return back to 47% at 06:00 PM, it should improve from thereon. Readers must note that the rain probability will drop to 0% after the 6 PM. In what is a positive sign for all the stakeholders, no one would want for an elongated delay as it will drastically reduce the number of overs for both the teams.
Hourly Weather in Kolkata Today
03:00 PM – 35 degree (Rain Probability – 36%).
04:00 PM – 34 degree (Rain Probability – 47%).
05:00 PM – 33 degree (Rain Probability – 51%).
06:00 PM – 31 degree (Rain Probability – 47%).
07:00 PM – 30 degree (Rain Probability – 0%).
08:00 PM – 29 degree (Rain Probability – 0%).
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