KKR vs PBKS: Will rain disrupt match 12 of IPL 2026? Know weather report
(Courtesy : BCCI)
The KKR vs PBKS match will take place on April 6 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
In the 12th match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will clash on April 6 (Monday). The KKR vs PBKS clash will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
KKR have observed a dismal start in IPL 2026, losing both of their opening games. In their first match, Ajinkya Rahane & Co. lost to the Mumbai Indians (MI) by six wickets. KKR posted a good total of 220/4 in the first innings but could not defend their target.
In their second match, they suffered a massive 65-run defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). SRH piled up 226/8 in the first innings and bowled out KKR for just 161 runs.
Speaking about the Punjab Kings, they have won two matches in IPL 2026. PBKS crushed the Gujarat Titans by three wickets in their first match, chasing a 163-run target. Later, Shreyas Iyer & Co. outplayed CSK by five wickets, chasing down a 210-run target like a walk in the park.
Hence, PBKS have looked far more powerful than KKR in the tournament so far. With the home advantage, Kolkata will aim for their first victory of the tournament.
Weather report of Kolkata ahead of the KKR vs PBKS match
The KKR vs PBKS match will start at 7:30 PM IST in Kolkata. According to weather reports, the temperature of Kolkata City on Monday, April 6, will be 34° Celsius in the afternoon and 23° Celsius at night. The sky will be partly cloudy, with thunderstorms possible at night.
The chances of rain are 40% in the afternoon and 31% in the evening. At the exact time of the match at 7:30 PM, the chance of rain is 18%. However, it will increase to 30% as the match progresses. Hence, rain can interrupt the KKR vs PBKS match. The humidity will be 82% at night.
Notably, no games in IPL 2026 have been affected by rain so far. However, some cities across the country have witnessed sudden rains.
Will rain interrupt the KKR vs PBKS match?
There is about 30% chance of rain during the match, according to weather reports.
When and where will the KKR vs PBKS match take place?
The encounter will take place on April 6 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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