Kolkata Knight Riders will host Lucknow Super Giants in an important IPL 2026 match on Thursday (April 9) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
KKR will be aiming to make a strong statement at home to build momentum. The squad is navigating a new era this season following the retirement of Andre Russell and the departures of Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, and Quinton de Kock. Lucknow Super Giants arrive looking to secure a crucial away victory, setting the stage for a thrilling, high-stakes encounter.
But as the match gets set at the Eden Gardens, fans and players alike have been keeping a close eye on the skies after heavy morning showers in the city. Their previous match was washed out, and both KKR and PBKS shared points apiece.
KKR vs LSG Weather Update: Kolkata Weather Today
On April 9, 2026, Kolkata
experiences a hot and extremely humid day. Black clouds gathered over the city that caused a heavy downpour in the morning. Temperatures in the afternoon will be around 33°C with mostly cloudy skies and brief periods of rain around 11-2 PM. However, conditions are expected to cool down to a very warm around 26°C - 29°C as the evening progresses, with humidity levels remaining high.
Will Rain Play Spoilsport Today at Eden Gardens?
As per AccuWeather, there is a 0 per cent chance of rain on Thursday evening in Kolkata during the match hours. While in the afternoon, there are precipitation probabilities hovering around 20 to 66 per cent, the threat of rain completely vanishes by 7 PM, ensuring excellent conditions at the Eden Gardens.
The match starts at 7:30 PM, and between 7 PM and 11 PM, there is a 0% chance of rain. With mostly clear to completely clear skies expected throughout the evening and no cumulonimbus clusters lingering, the weather will not disrupt the match. Fans can safely expect a full, uninterrupted 40-over game under the lights.
