The Indian Meteorological Department issued Orange alerts to Kolkata ahead of the IPL opener- RCB Vs KKR. This season’s first match is highly anticipated as the yet-to-be champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are going up against Kolkata Knight Riders, the winners of IPL 2024. The fans were gearing up, and the ground preparations at Eden Gardens were underway when the IMD warned of thunderstorms, rains, and lightning. This forecast sets the climate as the tipping point of the match, and fans are disheartened.
Where to Watch KKR vs RCB live?
The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match will start at 7.30 pm IST. It can be watched on Star Sports and Sports 18 Network. Also, you can watch live streaming on the Jiohotstar app and website.
KKR vs RCB Kolkata Weather Forecast
The combination of a trough spanning across central Odisha to Vidarbha, a wind confluence over eastern India, and an anticyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal at lower tropospheric levels brought a cool climate with the possibility of rains to Kolkata. The weather report mentions chances of isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, from March 20 through March 22.
65% of humidity levels were predicted under the current conditions. If the humidity persists, it will impact the pitch, decreasing the odds of the opening match. AccuWeather, a weather reporting app, projected optimistic views about Kolkata’s conditions. Between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., the forecast predicted intermissions of clouds and sunshine and the probability of rain decreasing hour by hour. By late afternoon, the humidity levels are expected to drop to 25%. After AccuWeather released its reports, fans became hopeful.
A little rain won’t stop us! 🌧
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After the toss at 7:00 p.m., the match will begin at 7:30 p.m. Weather reports initially predicted less than 10% chance of rainfall for this period. However, IMD’s warning remained unchanged, and Accuweather increased the probability of rainfall to 70% by 11 p.m.
The celebrity programs by Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani, Karaan and Ajulia are planned to kick off the season. Their performances may go uninterrupted, but there are high chances that one of the teams will face disruptions in their play. West Bengal’s CM, Mamata Banerjee, is also expected to attend the match.
What Will Happen If The Match Is Cancelled?
There will be no rescheduling if RCB vs KKR match is canceled because of rain. The teams will get a point each, and the season will move on to the next match, CSK Vs MI, on March 23.
