As cricket fans gear up for the high-octane IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, weather conditions appear tricky yet largely favorable for play.
According to AccuWeather’s latest forecast, there is no significant threat of rain, but dense cloud cover and high humidity are expected throughout the evening. At 7 PM, around match kickoff, the temperature is projected to be 24°C with a RealFeel of 24°C, 80% humidity, and 86% cloud cover. Wind gusts may reach up to 24 km/h, and visibility will remain good at 15 km. Dew point is estimated at 20°C, indicating a sticky, humid environment, which could impact fielding and grip on the ball.
As the evening progresses, conditions remain cloudy with the humidity hovering around 76-80%, while cloud cover thickens to 99% by 9 PM and 10 PM. Wind speeds pick up slightly, with gusts going up to 35 km/h later in the evening. While dew is likely to settle in due to the high dew point and very humid conditions, it is unlikely to halt play.
The air quality remains a concern, marked as “Unhealthy” throughout the evening, but it is not expected to interfere with the match proceedings.
In summary, despite the thick cloud cover and heavy humidity, current forecasts suggest that the match is likely to proceed without weather interruptions, although dew could be a factor as the game advances into the second innings. Teams winning the toss may consider bowling first to take advantage of the conditions.
Stay tuned for any last-minute updates from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) or on-ground announcements.
