The City of Joy is buzzing as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare to host the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the historic Eden Gardens. After a rainy morning that had fans worried, the latest weather update brings a massive sigh of relief for cricket enthusiasts.
Clear Skies for Match Hours
While Kolkata was under a yellow alert earlier today with heavy morning showers and thunderstorms, the evening forecast is much more settled. According to the latest data, the probability of rain drops significantly to nearly 0% to 5% during the match hours (7:30 PM IST onwards). Fans can expect a full 40-over contest without any major rain interruptions.
The Dew Factor
While rain may not be the enemy tonight, the humidity—hovering around 79% to 83%—certainly will be. With a dew point of 23°C, heavy dew is expected to settle on the outfield during the second innings. This will make the ball slippery, posing a significant challenge for the spinners and favoring the team batting second.
Temperature and Conditions
The evening will be warm and muggy, with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 27°C. A gentle southeast breeze of 5 to 11 km/h will prevail, providing some minor relief from the heat but doing little to combat the "sticky" feel of the humidity.