Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) didn’t have the start they would have liked in this ongoing eleventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, they will look to return to winning ways when they take on a rejuvenated Delhi Daredevils (DD) side on Monday (April 16) at the Eden Gardens.
Meanwhile, Kolkata is coming from the back of two defeats against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has blown hot and cold as the skipper of the side so far has attracted a lot of ire after few bizarre decisions in their last game.
While Delhi skipper Gautam Gambhir will once again revisit his old home ground Eden Gardens. It is the venue and the city which he once called as his second home and surely the people will shower all the love for him when he will take the field.
It will be an important clash as both the teams. However, one more defeat will put them behind in the long race.
While the game is surely going to be a mouthwatering prospect, the rain in the city of joy might ruin things for the fans.
According to Accu Weather, the thunderstorms are about to arrive around 2:00 PM and there are 51 percent chances of rain until 4:00 PM in the evening.
However, it is likely that clouds will get clear as it comes close but there are grim chances of heavens opening up around 6:00 PM.
But an excellent drainage system at the venue should not affect the start of the game between hosts Kolkata Knight Riders and visitors Delhi Daredevils.
It is likely to stay clear during the course of the match but the increase in humidity will make it tough for the foreign players in particular.
Here are more details about the weather forecast in Kolkata:
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