Cricket fans can breathe easy as weather conditions in Kolkata look favourable for the blockbuster IPL 2025 season opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). According to the latest forecast by AccuWeather, the skies over Eden Gardens are expected to remain cloudy but dry throughout the match hours, ensuring an uninterrupted evening of T20 action.
The match, scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, coincides with a steady drop in temperature and humidity, but crucially, a 0% chance of rain is predicted between 7 PM and 10 PM. Temperatures are expected to range from 27°C at the start to 25°C later in the night. While the cloud cover persists, wind speeds are moderate, ranging between 9 to 13 km/h, with gusts up to 17 km/h. Humidity levels will hover around 62–68%, and air quality is marked as “Unhealthy,” although it is not expected to disrupt proceedings.
The clear weather is a welcome sign for fans and players alike, especially after days of uncertain forecasts. With a full crowd anticipated at Eden Gardens and high expectations from both teams, all eyes are now on the cricket — not the skies.
Stay tuned for the toss and team lineups as we build up to what promises to be a thrilling opener to IPL 2025.
