The Kolkata Knight Riders are will take on the Rajasthan Royals in Match 28 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on April 19 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In the season so far, KKR have already had one match end in a washout due to rain, and historically too, they have been among the unluckiest teams with weather, having been involved in 8 fully abandoned matches since 2008. With rain once again in the forecast, weather becomes a talking point heading into today’s first match.
Kolkata Weather Today During KKR vs RR Match at Eden GardensÂ
According to the India Meteorological Department, there is a 65% chance of rain in Kolkata today. However, despite this probability, there are no major alerts or warnings issued for the city during match hours, so the conditions are likely to remain stable.
At the time of the match, starting at 3:30 PM IST, the weather is expected to be extremely hot and demanding, with temperatures rising up to 39–40°C. There will be considerable cloud cover, but it is not expected to result in rainfall during the match window.
The primary challenge today will be the intense heat rather than rain, as players will have to cope with tough conditions, especially while fielding under the afternoon sun.Â
KKR Seek First Win Of SeasonÂ
Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves at completely opposite ends of the table heading into their Match 28 clash. RR are comfortably placed 3rd with 8 points from 5 matches, having won four of their first five games, while KKR are struggling at the bottom in 10th place with just 1 point from 6 matches. The Royals enjoyed a strong start with four consecutive wins before their first setback, while KKR, under Ajinkya Rahane, are still searching for their first victory, currently on a five-match losing streak with their only point coming from a rain-abandoned game.
The match will start at 3:30 PM IST today. Fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar app and website in India. On TV Star Sports Network channels will broadcast the match live.Â
