The first game of season IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is under a serious climate threat, with an orange alert issued in Kolkata by the Department of Indian Meteorology (IMD). The KKR VS RCB time forecast shows more rain with the weather that already interrupts the final practice sessions of both teams on Friday. There is a growing concern for whether the game will continue as planned on Saturday at Eden Gardens.
Kolkata climate
KKR vs RCB Time forecast: Will the climate affect the game?
According to the latest Kolkata weather forecast, thunderstorms, racing winds and moderate rainfall in Saturday afternoon hours are expected, just around the time scheduled for the KKR vs RCB match. The IMD has confirmed that the conditions could include rays and hail storms in parts of the city and the surrounding districts.
rcb vs kkr mat in Danger
Orange Alert has been announced in Kolkata with about 80% rain possibilities on March 22. Rain possibilities during the game’s hours are about 50%#rcbvskkr pic.twitter.com/krtoewkrwa
– Viratxrajat (@sushiiilp7) March 21, 2025
The KKR VS RCB match will begin at 7:30 pm isth, with the launch scheduled for 7 pm if the rain delays the start, the IPL game conditions allow a game to begin so late and still have a five game per side.
Kolkata weather update: Orange alert issued
An orange alert is in force for both Friday and Saturday in Kolkata. The IMD has predicted the difficult climate in multiple districts, including Nadia, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Purba Bardhaman and North and South 24 Parganas. Kolkata is expected to receive moderate showers at night, which could directly affect the opening ceremony and the game itself.
IPL 2025 Opening ceremony at risk
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony, with performances by Shreya Ghoshal and Dysha Patani, is scheduled for 6 pm on Saturday. However, Kolkata’s uncertain climate has also questioned him.
However, Eden Gardens is well equipped with full -earth covers, and launch protection was in place during Friday’s showers. The soil staff is on a maximum alert, but there is still no guarantee of a complete game if the rain persists during the night.
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If the rain continues during the night and the game cannot be played, no results will be declared and both teams will get one point each, according to the IPL rules for the League games. There is no reserve day for group stage matches.
If the rain plays Spoilsport and we have a late start, the IPL game conditions indicate that the last game can start at 10:56 pm and this would be a five game per side. The match must be completed at 12:06 am
Key points
KKR vs RCB Opener is scheduled for March 22 at 7:30 pm in Eden Gardens. Orange alert issued in Kolkata for possible thunderstorms and rains. KKR vs RCB The weather forecast shows more rain before launch. The game can start as late as 10:56 pm to allow a set of 5. Opening ceremony also under threat due to rain. Kolkata’s weather updates will be crucial on the day of the game.
Are attentive to live updates on the time forecast KKR vs RCB, the prediction of the rain and the climate of Kolkata before the IPL 2025 opener.
