The double-header is back once again, with the first match of the day between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. In their previous game, KKR registered a dominant victory against SRH, with both their batters and bowlers delivering strong performances. On the other hand, LSG clinched a thrilling win over Mumbai Indians in their last match. However, the form of captain Rishabh Pant remains a concern for the team. The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to assist spinners, but how the weather in Kolkata is going to be, let’s take a look.
Kolkata weather report
It’s an afternoon game, and the weather conditions in Kolkata are expected to be warm and humid. The temperature is likely to be around 30°C and may gradually drop to 27°C as the game progresses. Humidity levels are predicted to range between 60% and 79%, which could make conditions slightly uncomfortable for players, especially during fielding. Given the nature of day games, the team winning the toss should ideally opt to bat first. The pitch is expected to slow down later in the match, making stroke play more difficult. Also, the absence of dew removes any chasing advantage. Batting first under consistent daylight conditions offers a better chance to set a strong target and apply scoreboard pressure in the second innings.
Eden Gardens IPL stats
| First Match | 20 April 2008 |
| Matches Played | 95 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 39 (41.05%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 (58.95%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 50 (52.63%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 45 (47.37%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
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