IPL 2026
Eden Gardens Pitch Report & Weather — KKR vs MI, IPL 2026 — 20 May 2026
KKR vs MI
· 07:30 PM IST
· Kolkata
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR
VS
MI
Updated 19 May 2026, 05:58 AM
LIVE UPDATE
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Match Weather Verdict
- Rain: 0% → Full match expected without any delays.
- Dew: Extreme → Massive negative impact on bowling during the 2nd innings.
- Conditions: Extremely humid and sticky, heavily testing player endurance.
Toss Impact: Captains must bowl first to avoid defending with a wet ball.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
Temperatures: Conditions will remain hot throughout the match at Eden Gardens. The temperature is expected to stay around 32 degrees Celsius at the start of play before gradually dropping to nearly 30 degrees later in the match.
Rain: Rain is highly unlikely to interrupt the fixture. Forecasts show almost zero percent chance of precipitation during match hours, ensuring a full game without weather delays.
Wind: Light winds from the south will continue throughout the evening at around 15 kilometers per hour. The breeze may provide slight relief from the humidity but is unlikely to assist the bowlers significantly.
Humidity: Humidity is expected to begin around 76 percent during the early evening and could rise to nearly 91 percent by late night.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
RADAR INFO🌡️
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Rain Chance
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No major toss advantage observed from available data.
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Heavy dew is almost certain at Eden Gardens.
The wet outfield will make it difficult for bowlers, especially spinners, to grip the ball properly in the second innings. Fielders could also struggle while catching, sliding, and throwing because of the slippery conditions.
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Next Radar Check: 07:15 PM IST
Swing & Seam Expectations
How the weather will influence the ball movement today
Swing chance
Low
Swing Analysis: The humid evening conditions at Eden Gardens are unlikely to produce significant conventional swing. Bowlers may get slight movement with the new ball early on, but the conditions should reduce sustained swing through the air.
Seam movement
Low
Seam Analysis: The Eden Gardens pitch has offered a flat batting surface this season with consistent bounce and very little sideways movement. Fast bowlers are unlikely to receive much seam assistance off the pitch, especially once the ball gets softer.
Ball condition
Likely to Get Wet and Slippery
Heavy dew and rising humidity will quickly make the ball wet during the second innings. The moisture on the outfield grass is expected to soak the leather rapidly, creating difficult conditions for bowlers and fielders later in the match.
Key insight
Grip Issues Could Shape Bowling Plans
Teams bowling second may struggle badly to control the wet ball. Spinners could find it difficult to generate turn or maintain grip during the chase. Fast bowlers are likely to depend more on yorkers and hard-length deliveries because slower balls may slip out of the hand under wet conditions.
Impact timeline
0 – 6 overs
Fast bowlers could attack with fuller deliveries early while the ball remains relatively dry and easier to control under lights.
7 – 15 overs
Batting conditions may improve further. Spinners could switch to quicker and flatter lines to avoid giving batters room to attack.
16 – 20 overs
Bowlers may avoid pace variations late in the innings because of the slippery ball. Wide yorkers and hard lengths outside off stump are likely to become the safest options at the death.
Bottom line:
The humid Kolkata conditions and expected heavy dew strongly favor the chasing side. Bowling with a wet ball in the second innings could become a major challenge, especially for the spinners.
❓ FAQs — Match Day Weather
Will the wind help the bowlers?
The light wind is unlikely to have a major impact. Bowlers may get slight assistance early on, but dew will remain the bigger factors during the match.
Will dew affect the chase?
Yes, heavy dew in the second innings could make batting easier. The wet ball may skid onto the bat better, helping batters play their shots more freely during the chase.
Will there be any rain interruption?
Rain is highly unlikely during match hours. Forecasts show clear skies and a very low chance of precipitation at Eden Gardens.
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