A big, big tournament is here! Everything is set for IPL 2025, starting from March 22 and continuing for almost two months, with the final scheduled for May 25. This means around 60 days packed with excitement. For fans, there’s nothing better than this! The first match is set to happen between three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders and a team still searching for their first title, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The game is expected to be a thriller, as both teams are stepping onto the field with new captains. On one hand, KKR has Ajinkya Rahane, while on the other, Rajat Patidar is set to lead RCB. Everything is set, but how will the weather be in Kolkata for this thrilling encounter? Take a look at Eden Gardens‘ weather report ahead of KKR vs RCB IPL 2025.
Eden Gardens weather report
For cricket fans eagerly waiting for the RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 match, there is some bad news. Kolkata has been experiencing consistent rainfall over the past few days, and showers are expected to continue into Saturday. According to Accuweather, the forecast predicts cloudy skies throughout Saturday morning, with rain likely to begin around 9 AM IST and possibly continue until the match starts. Also, the opening ceremony is planned for the evening, which could be disrupted if rain affects the lead-up to the tournament opener.
Eden Gardens IPL stats
| Category | Record | Team/Player | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest team score | 262/2 | Punjab Kings | KKR | 2024 |
| Lowest team score | 49 all-out | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | KKR | 2017 |
| Most runs scored | 1407 | Gautam Gambhir | — | — |
| Most wickets taken | 70 | Sunil Narine | — | — |
| Highest individual score | 112 | Rajat Patidar (RCB) | Lucknow Super Giants | 2022 |
| Best bowling performance | 5/19 | Sunil Narine (KKR) | Punjab Kings | 2012 |
