The entire field at the Eden Gardens was under covers on the eve of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

Rain could play spoilsport at Eden Gardens once again as Kolkata Knight Riders takes on Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL 2026 fixture in Kolkata later on Thursday.

The city has been experiencing regular spells of rain over the last few days, and on the eve of the match, the field was under covers and training sessions of both teams were cancelled as a result.

Three days ago, the match between KKR and Punjab Kings was also washed out due to rain. Only 3.4 overs of play were possible.

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Weather forecast and details for the match between KKR and LSG at Eden Gardens in Kolkata

What is the forecast for the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens on April 9?

According to AccuWeather, there is no chance of rain during the match. There is a 13% chance of rain until 6 PM but there is no possibility of rain at any point during the duration of the match: between 7:30 PM and 11:30 PM. The maximum and minimum temperatures are 31 degree celsius and 23 degree celsius respectively.

Will rain affect the match between KKR and LSG in Kolkata?

Given the current forecast, the match is likely to start on time and proceed till the end without any interruptions.

Published on Apr 09, 2026