The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to start from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. But there’s one big risk of a wash out as the city currently faces heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

Bad Weather Likely To Ruin KKR Vs RCB Match

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kolkata is expected to experience thunderstorm and rain until March 22 due to anticyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal. Adding to these concerns Regional Meterological Centre in Kolkata has now issued an orange alert for several part of West Bengal from March 20 and March 22 which indicated severe weather conditions.

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IMD Gives Weather Warning

IMD said, “A trough runs from central Odisha to Vidarbha, and there is wind confluence over east and adjoining central India due to the above trough and anticyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal at lower tropospheric levels. Isolated to scattered light or moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds likely over sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on March 20 and 21.”

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KKR’s Dominance At Eden Gardens

Historically KKR has dominated RCB at Eden Gardens, winning 8 matches out of 12. These stats indicate that KKR takes full advantage of their home ground and this match will definitely be a crucial one for both the teams.