IPL 2026
Eden Gardens Pitch Report & Weather — KKR vs GT, IPL 2026 — 16 May 2026
KKR vs GT
· 07:30 PM IST
· Kolkata
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR
VS
GT
Updated 16 May 2026, 11:42 AM
LIVE UPDATE
29.97°
⛅
Temp
🌡 Temp 29.97°
💧 84%
🌧 40% rain
Match Weather Verdict
- Rain: 40% → Full match expected.
- Dew: Heavy → Massive impact in 2nd innings.
- Conditions: Mostly sunny and very humid.
Toss Impact: Humidity dictates bowling first.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
Conditions look good for a full game
Weather Outlook — Match Day
RADAR INFO🌡️
29.97°C
Temp
💧
84%
Humidity
💨
14.97
Wind KM/H
⛅
40%
Rain Chance
Temperature: Kolkata will witness hot conditions on match day. The temperature is expected to stay around 29°C during the game after touching a high of 37°C earlier in the day.
Rain: The forecast shows only a 40% chance of rain, so a full match is expected at Eden Gardens.
Wind: Light winds of around 16-18 kph are expected during the evening. The breeze could slightly assist stroke-makers, especially when batting straight down the ground.
Humidity: Humidity could become a major factor as the match progresses. It is expected to rise from around 72% in the evening to nearly 81% later at night, which may create dew and make bowling difficult in the second innings.
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The dew could make the ball wet and difficult to grip for bowlers
Spinners may struggle to get turn from the surface, while fast bowlers could find it hard to control yorkers and slower deliveries. Because of these conditions, the team batting second may enjoy a clear advantage while chasing under the lights.
29.97°C
⛅
Cloudy
Next Radar Check: 07:15 PM IST
Swing & Seam Expectations
How the weather will influence the ball movement today
Swing chance
LOW
Fast bowlers may not get much swing because of the hot weather conditions in Kolkata. Bowlers like Kagiso Rabada and Kartik Tyagi could depend more on pace, cutters and hard lengths instead of conventional swing.
Seam movement
MODERATE
Eden Gardens can offer some seam movement in the first few overs with the new ball. Bowlers will try to use those early conditions before the pitch becomes easier for batting later in the match.
Ball condition
LIKELY TO GET WET
The humidity could create heavy dew during the second innings. A wet ball may make life difficult for bowlers, especially spinners like Rashid Khan and Sunil Narine, who rely on grip and turn to control batters.
Key insight
Heavy Dew Favors the Chase
The weather in Kolkata could bring heavy dew later in the match. Notably, the toss-winning captain may prefer to bowl first. The team batting first will play with a normal conditions, while the chasing side could benefit from a wet ball and a faster outfield in the second innings.
Impact timeline
0 – 6 overs
Fast bowlers may get very little swing with the new ball. Batters should enjoy good conditions for stroke play early in the innings.
7 – 15 overs
Spinners like Rashid Khan and Sunil Narine could get some help while the ball stays dry during the middle overs.
16 – 20 overs
Dew is expected to increase later in the game, making it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball properly. Batters chasing under lights may find boundary-hitting easier during the death overs.
Bottom line:
Humidity could become the biggest factor in this match. The team handling the wet ball better in the second innings, or the side avoiding bowling last, may gain a major advantage at Eden Gardens.
❓ FAQs — Match Day Weather
Will rain interrupt the KKR vs GT match?
No. The forecast shows only a 10% chance of rain, so a full match is expected.
What temperature is expected during the match?
Kolkata could touch 37°C during the day, while the temperature may stay around 29°C during the evening match.
How high will the humidity rise?
Humidity could rise to around 81% later in the night, which may create heavy dew during the second innings.
Will spinners get help from the pitch?
Spinners could get some grip early in the match, but dew later in the evening may make it difficult to control the ball.
Is batting first a good option?
Teams may prefer to bowl first because the dew could make chasing easier in the second innings.
What wind conditions are expected at Eden Gardens?
Light winds of around 16-18 kph are expected during the match.
