After witnessing the first washout of IPL 2026 earlier this week, Kolkata once again finds itself under the weather scanner. The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants clash will be under scrutiny, with the India Meteorological Department warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across the city.
KKR, still searching for their first win after two losses and one abandoned game, can ill-afford another disruption. LSG, meanwhile, arrive with momentum after a strong win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and will be hoping for a full game.
KKR vs LSG Weather Report: Afternoon threat, but…
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Kolkata, forecasting thundersqualls with wind speeds between 30-40 kmph. A cyclonic circulation over Odisha, combined with moisture from the Bay of Bengal, is expected to trigger rain and storm activity through the day.
However, the there’s some relief. Most of the heavy activity is expected in the afternoon. By evening, conditions are likely to settle, significantly reducing the chances of interruptions during match hours. Here’s how the hourly forecast looks:
Kolkata hourly weather forecast (April 9)
| Time | Temperature | Rain Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 32°C | 20% |
| 5:00 PM | 32°C | 20% |
| 6:00 PM | 31°C | 13% |
| 7:00 PM | 29°C | 0% |
| 8:00 PM | 29°C | 0% |
| 9:00 PM | 27°C | 0% |
| 10:00 PM | 26°C | 0% |
| 11:00 PM | 26°C | 0% |
By toss time, rain probability drops, suggesting that a full match remains likely unless there is unexpected late movement in weather systems.
Even if rain stays away in the evening, the conditions will have a say. Four days of consistent showers could leave the outfield slightly heavy, especially early in the game. That may slow down boundary hitting along the ground. There is also expected to be moisture in the air, which could assist seamers in the powerplay. Bowlers like Mohammed Shami and Vaibhav Arora could find early movement under overcast skies.
