The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has now progressed into the final leg of the league stage, where the remaining 8 teams are fighting for a spot in the top four. As the battle gets intense with each passing day, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 16. A win will propel Gujarat to the IPL 2026 playoffs, all but ending Kolkata’s chances. However, what if rain plays spoilsport? Will that eliminate KKR? Not really. GT need just one point and in case of a no-result, they will still qualify. As for KKR, it will make their path difficult.
So, is there rain around in Kolkata during the KKR vs GT match? There is a slight chance of rain in Kolkata in the afternoon, as it happens to be the case with the weather during the summer. Parts of West Bengal will witness thunderstorms (Kal Baishakhi), but it is likely to spare Kolkata.
Kolkata weather report for KKR vs GT
As per AccuWeather, it is likely to remain breezy and mainly clear during the evening hours in Kolkata, with the temperatures ranging between 28 and 29°C. Over 12-17% of cloud cover is expected to prevail during the match hours, but the probability of precipitation stands at 6% at the time of writing.
Kolkata hourly weather forecast (May 16)
| Time | Temperature | Rain probability |
| 5:00 pm | 33°C | 0% |
| 6:00 pm | 32°C | 0% |
| 7:00 pm | 31°C | 0% |
| 8:00 pm | 30°C | 0% |
| 9:00 pm | 30°C | 0% |
| 10:00 pm | 29°C | 0% |
| 11:00 pm | 29°C | 0% |
What if KKR vs GT IPL 2026 match gets washed out?
While Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR enter the game as a must-win from hereon, the match could see a delay or could be shortened with the DLS method being used to determine the target. But in case of a washed-out game tonight, the two teams will be awarded a point each. As a result, it could dent KKR’s playoff hopes whereas GT will just come a step closer to confirming their playoff berth.
KKR’s playoff scenarios
- If they win 3 matches: Three wins in as many games will keep KKR in the hunt. But it won’t guarantee them a playoff spot. Three wins will take them to 15 points. KKR will need PBKS, RR and CSK to lose points.
- If they win 2 matches: Two wins in three matches will all but end KKR’s hopes. But there is a way. For KKR to qualify with 13 points, they will need RCB to beat PBKS, DC to beat RR, SRH to beat CSK, LSG to beat RR, GT to beat CSK, LSG to beat PBKS and MI to beat RR.
