Kolkata Knight Riders will host Punjab Kings in an important IPL 2026 match on Monday (April 6) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
After a defeat in the first two matches, KKR find themselves in trouble. On the other hand, PBKS have made a stellar start with two victories in a row, the last of which came at Chepauk over Chennai Super Kings.
KKR will be aiming to make a strong comeback at the Eden Gardens as they are yet to be on the mark this season. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side will also face Shreyas Iyer as counterpart, who was the captain for KKR when they won the IPL title in 2024.
But as the match gets set at the Eden Gardens, KKR may have to pray for the weather gods to be kind for a full match. The weather has been unpredictable in Kolkata,
with flashes of rain amid scorching heat. On Sunday, the Knight Riders cancelled their training due to thunderstorm and rain, and Monday may have the same fate.
KKR vs PBKS Weather Update: Kolkata Weather Today
On April 6, 2026, Kolkata experiences a hot and humid day with partly cloudy skies. Maximum temperature around 31-35°C, minimum 23-25°C. Light thunderstorm with rain likely in the afternoon/evening.
Will Rain Play Spoilsport Today at Eden Gardens?
As per Accuweather, there is a 48 per cent chance of rain on Monday in Kolkata. The probability of rain increases in the afternoon and around 5 pm to 11 pm, rain can create issues at the Eden Gardens.
The match starts at 7:30 PM, and between 7 to 8 pm, there is a 58% chance of rain. Although the downpour may not be consistent due to local clouds and a lack of a cumulonimbus cluster, we may have scattered rain across the evenig, which may disrupt the match.
