The IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens is one of the most awaited match for the fans but the weather conditions appear tricky yet largely favorable for play. However, for those concerned about potential rain interruptions, here’s a detailed look at the refund policy in place.
According to the official ticketing guidelines, refunds (less any applicable administration fees and taxes) will only be issued if the match is cancelled or abandoned without a single ball being bowled. This means that even if one ball is bowled, spectators will not be eligible for a refund, regardless of how much play follows or whether the match eventually gets abandoned.
How to claim a refund if the match is cancelled:
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Online bookings (BookMyShow):
If you purchased your tickets via BookMyShow and the match is abandoned without a ball being bowled, you can apply for a refund directly through the platform. Refunds, once processed, will be credited back to the original payment method, minus any service charges or administrative fees. -
Box office purchases (Eden Gardens):
For those who bought physical tickets or collected them from box office counters at Eden Gardens, refunds (in case of full cancellation) can be claimed at the same venue. Ticket holders must bring the original ticket to the counter to process the refund request. Again, only those tickets for matches with no play at all will be eligible.
Current weather forecast and match outlook:
According to AccuWeather, there is no significant threat of rain, but dense cloud cover and high humidity are expected throughout the evening. At 7 PM, the scheduled start time, the temperature is projected to be around 24°C with 80% humidity and 86% cloud cover. Wind gusts could reach up to 24 km/h, and visibility will remain good at 15 km. The dew point, at 20°C, signals sticky and humid conditions—something that could affect fielding and grip.
As the night progresses, cloud cover is expected to increase to 99% by 9 PM, while humidity remains high at 76-80%. Wind speeds may rise, with gusts touching 35 km/h. Though dew is likely to settle on the ground, it is unlikely to halt play entirely.
The air quality remains marked as “Unhealthy”, but it is not expected to disrupt the match proceedings.
While cloud cover and humidity may pose challenges for the players, forecasts currently favor a full match. However, in the rare event that no ball is bowled and the match is called off, only then will refunds be processed—and that too after deducting administrative charges.
Stay tuned for any last-minute updates from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) or on-ground announcements at Eden Gardens.
