Will it rain in Kolkata? Latest weather report and match forecast for KKR vs GT IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens

May 16, 2026 · Yahoo Sports

Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans are all set to face off in an early-season IPL 2026 clash in Kolkata on Saturday.

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KKR's winning streak of four games came to an end in their last match when they went down against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur.

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GT, on the other hand, have won their last five games and are currently second on the points table and a strong favourite to grab a top-two finish.

Here, The Sporting News takes a look at the latest weather forecast for matchday, the likelihood of rain affecting the match, and what happens if the match does not proceed as planned.

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Kolkata latest weather forecast for KKR vs GT IPL 2026 match

Thunderstorms lashed the city on Friday evening, even delaying the ISL football match between Mumbai City FC and Mohammedan FC. However, chances of rainfall during the weekend are slim.

There is approximately a 1% chance of rain in the evening on Saturday in Kolkata. So there remains no risk of rain at Eden Gardens during the match.

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Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and the probability of rainfall in Kolkata on Saturday.

6:00 PM: 32°C (0% chance of rain)
7:00 PM: 31°C (1% chance of rain)
8:00 PM: 30°C (1% chance of rain)
9:00 PM: 29°C (1% chance of rain)
10:00 PM: 29°C (1% chance of rain)
11:00 PM: 29°C (1% chance of rain)

Chances of rain interrupting play in Kolkata:

As per forecasts, there is about 1% possibility of rain interrupting play in Kolkata on Friday.

Weather forecast in Kolkata: What happens if the KKR vs GT IPL 2026 match is stopped by rain?

If rain affects the Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 match in Kolkata, it might be delayed or shortened.

The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to determine the target for a shortened match. A minimum of 5 overs per team is required for results.

In case of a washed-out game, the two teams would be awarded 1 point each, and no statistics would be added for the game in case of an abandonment with insufficient overs being bowled.

What time does KKR vs GT IPL 2026 match start?

The IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, West Bengal.

The match will start at 7:30 p.m. IST on Friday, May 16, 2026.

How to watch KKR vs KKR IPL 2026 match in India?

Here's how to watch the Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 game in India:

TV channel: Star Sports Network channels
Live stream: JioHotstar app and website

IPL 2026 matches are available for live TV broadcast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.

KKR vs GT: Betting odds

Gujarat Titans are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 match at 1.76 on Dafa, while the odds for Kolkata Knight Riders to win are 2.08.

* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.

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