Kamal Ghorui
The much-anticipated IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens is expected to go ahead without major interruptions, despite heavy rain earlier in the day.Kolkata witnessed intense showers and dark clouds during the morning, prompting a yellow alert for thunderstorms. However, conditions are set to improve significantly as the day progresses, bringing relief to players and fans alike.AccuWeather forecasts indicate that the chances of rain will drop to near zero by toss time (7:30 PM IST). The match is likely to be played under clear to partly cloudy skies, with experts predicting a full 40-over contest. Temperatures during match hours are expected to range between 24°C and 27°C, offering relatively comfortable conditions. A gentle breeze from the south-southeast, around 11 km/h (gusting up to 24 km/h), may provide slight assistance to swing bowlers early in the innings.Dew Set to Play a Big RoleOne of the key factors could be high humidity levels, around 79%, which are likely to result in significant dew later in the evening. This could make it challenging for bowlers to grip the ball, giving an advantage to teams batting second. Although rain is not expected during match hours, the outfield may remain slightly damp due to earlier showers. Ground staff could require extra time to ensure playing conditions are safe, potentially causing a minor delay.Squads for KKR vs LSGLucknow Super Giants Squad: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Matthew Breetzke, Shahbaz Ahmed, Anrich Nortje, Himmat Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Naman Tiwari, Arshin Kulkarni, Mayank Prabhu Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohsin Khan, Wanindu HasarangaKolkata Knight Riders Squad: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Dahiya, Saurabh Dubey, Sunil Narine, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Sarthak Ranjan, Rachin Ravindra, Prashant Solanki, Varun Chakaravarthy, Matheesha Pathirana, Umran Malik, Daksh Kamra
