IPL Today: Today Kolkata Knight Riders will face Punjab Kings at their home Eden Gardens. The match will start at 7:30 pm, but the possibility of rain with thunder in the afternoon has made the equations exciting. Punjab is in great form after winning both its opening matches, while KKR is still looking for its first win. The toss will take place at 7:00 pm, on which all eyes are fixed.
Kolkata vs Punjab Match Today Rain Update: The excitement of IPL 2026 is about to reach the historic Eden Gardens ground in Kolkata today, where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face ‘in-form’ Punjab Kings (PBKS). But today’s biggest news for the fans is not cricket but the weather of Kolkata. There is more chance of rain here today. In such a situation, the question is arising whether the match will start at 7:30 pm or will the rain spoil the hopes of the fans? Let us know every important update before the toss and the mood of the pitch…
KKR vs PBKS: Will rain become a villain at Eden Gardens?
Today’s Monday morning is fine in Kolkata, but the weather may take a turn after noon. According to the Meteorological Department (AccuWeather), there is a 57% chance of rain today. This means that there is full expectation of rain and thundershowers. If clouds rain in the evening, the match may be delayed or overs may also be cut. The temperature can range between 24 to 35 degrees, which means players will also have to face humidity.
KKR’s credibility and PBKS’s victory is a hat-trick.
This is the third match of both the teams this season. Kolkata has had a very bad start and has faced defeat in both its opening matches. At the same time, Punjab Kings is riding on the winning horse. Punjab has defeated big teams like Gujarat and Chennai in its first two matches. Today Kolkata will be under pressure to make a comeback at home, while Punjab will want to score a hat-trick of wins.
PBKS vs KKR Pitch Report: Will it rain runs or will the bowlers shine?
The pitch at Eden Gardens has always been a batsman’s friend. Here the team winning the toss prefers to bowl first, because out of 101 matches played so far, the team chasing has won 57 times. Fast bowlers may get swing in the beginning, but once settled it becomes easy to score runs here. Let us remind you that on this very ground, Punjab had created history by chasing a mountain-like score of 262 runs.
KKR vs PBKS Match Today: Who has the upper hand in head to head?
If we look at the old records, Kolkata Knight Riders seem to have the upper hand. Both the teams have met 35 times so far, out of which KKR has won 21 matches and Punjab has won 13 matches. Kolkata has also been dominant at Eden Gardens, where it has defeated Punjab 9 times out of 14 matches, but looking at the current form, underestimating Punjab today may prove costly for Kolkata.
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