IPL 2025 Opener in Kolkata: IMD Warns of Rain Disruptions

Cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the opening match of IPL 2025, where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens. However, weather conditions might play a crucial role in the game’s proceedings.

Weather Forecast: Light to Moderate Rain Expected

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kolkata is likely to experience light to moderate rain with gusty winds until the morning of March 23. This raises concerns about potential disruptions to the highly awaited clash scheduled for 7:30 PM, with the toss set to take place at 7:00 PM.

The IMD’s New Alipore office had already issued an orange alert for Friday and Saturday, warning of:

• Thundersqualls
• Gusty winds
• Lightning
• Hailstorms
• Moderate rainfall

These conditions extend beyond Kolkata, affecting districts like Jhargram, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia, Purba and Paschim Bardhaman, Birbhum, Nadia, and Murshidabad.

Practice Sessions Disrupted by Rain

The first signs of trouble emerged on Saturday evening, as drizzle forced both KKR and RCB to cut short their practice sessions. The teams had started their warm-ups at 5 PM, but the rain arrived around 6 PM, sending players off the field and keeping ground staff busy.

Matchday Concerns: Will Rain Impact Play?

While the forecast suggests a chance of rain, IPL matches have often seen quick ground recovery efforts at Eden Gardens, thanks to its advanced drainage system. However, intermittent showers or a wet outfield could lead to delays or even overs being reduced under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

Cricket enthusiasts will be keeping a close eye on the weather updates, hoping that the rain gods show mercy and allow an uninterrupted opening clash of IPL 2025.

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