Kolkata Weather Forecast Today, KKR vs DC: Rain Likely To Washout Today’s IPL Match At Eden Gardens? Check Hourly Updates | Kolkata vs Delhi

The Kolkata Knight Riders are ready to take on Delhi Capitals in match 70 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on May 24, Sunday at Eden Gardens. With the league stage drawing to its finale, everything is on the line for the home side as they chase a highly dramatic, late-season playoff miracle. While the Delhi Capitals are eliminated from the playoff race due to a severely damaged net run rate of -0.871, they arrive tonight with absolutely nothing to lose and everything to prove as ultimate spoilers. Fans are buckling up for a blockbuster evening, but an ominous overcast sky hanging over the City of Joy provides a subtle weather hint that could completely alter pitch behavior, or even end in no result. Will it rain today in Kolkata? 

Kolkata Weather Today During KKR vs DC IPL Match 

According to the reports from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several cities and almost all parts of West Bengal are currently placed under an active alert for isolated rain, thunder, and heavy lightning strikes today.

IMD has noted that Kolkata is expected to face an overwhelming 70% chance of rain throughout the day. However, a crucial saving grace is that this severe precipitation spike is mostly expected to hit during the daytime hours. At the time of writing, the current temperature in Kolkata is hovering around a stifling 34°C, and there’s no chance of rain giving a set up for an uninterrupted KKR vs DC IPL match today. 

Kolkata Hourly Weather Updates: 

According to AccuWeather, the forecast mapping the actual match hours suggests absolutely no signs of rain during the playing window, strongly indicating that we are well on track for a completely uninterrupted 40-over match.

KKR vs DC: What If It Rains Today?

Even though the evening metrics promise clear skies, a sudden pre-monsoon thundershower at Eden Gardens could completely throw a wrench into the playoff qualification race. If unexpected rain washes out the game entirely, both Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals will be forced to split the points, receiving 1 point each.

Can KKR Qualify For IPL Playoffs?

Sitting 6th on the points table with 13 points and an NRR of +0.011, KKR does have a legal, mathematical route to the top four, but they need a perfect storm to pull off the miracle.

For Kolkata to make the IPL 2026 playoffs, two non-negotiable conditions must be met:

1. Mumbai Indians must defeat Rajasthan Royals: If Rajasthan win their match, they reach 16 points, instantly locking down the 4th spot and eliminating KKR on the spot.

2. KKR must crush Delhi Capitals to clear Punjab Kings’ NRR: If RR lose, the battle for 4th drops to a tie on 15 points between Punjab Kings (+0.309 NRR) and KKR. To overhaul Punjab’s superior net run rate, Kolkata must win by at least 77 runs (if batting first) or chase down Delhi’s target in 12.1 overs or less.

What If Today’s KKR vs DC Match Ends in a “No Result”?

If rain completely washes out the match at Eden Gardens and it ends in a No Result, Kolkata Knight Riders are officially and immediately eliminated from IPL 2026.

A washout gives both teams 1 point. This pushes KKR to a final tally of 14 points. Because Punjab Kings are already sitting safely on 15 points at 4th place, finishing on 14 points makes it mathematically impossible for Kolkata to catch them or climb into the top four, regardless of how the Rajasthan vs. Mumbai match plays out. It is a strict must-win, high-margin territory for the purple army.