US EditionKKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Weather Forecast: Will Rain in Kolkata Dampen Shreyas Iyer's Homecoming at Eden Gardens? Details
KKR have lost both matches and face a settled Punjab Kings side that has not lost in two outings, with rain threatening the Eden Gardens contest.
- On Monday, Kolkata Knight Riders face Punjab Kings in the 12th match of the Indian Premier League at Eden Gardens, with KKR seeking a first win after two successive defeats.
- While KKR struggles with muddled strategy and early PowerPlay struggles, Punjab Kings appears settled under captain Shreyas Iyer's leadership, having won both matches so far.
- Key matchups include Chahal, who has dismissed Ajinkya Rahane four times in 45 balls for 46 runs, while Sunil Narine has restricted Shreyas Iyer to 46 runs off 38 deliveries.
- Thundershowers forecast for Monday create uncertainty at Eden Gardens, where covers were placed on the pitch the previous day; KKR bowling coach Tim Southee remains optimistic about the team's skill.
- PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh holds a strong record against Varun Chakaravarthy, scoring 25 runs off 14 balls, while Cooper Connolly's 108 runs in two matches bolster Punjab Kings' balanced lineup.
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Did R Ashwin take a dig at Ajinkya Rahane's call to bat vs Punjab in rainy Kolkata?
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KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 weather forecast: Will rain in Kolkata dampen Shreyas Iyer's homecoming at Eden Gardens? Details
The IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens on April 6 is likely to be affected by rain and thunderstorm, according to Accuweather.com.
KKR vs PBKS: 3 Player battles to watch out for in IPL 2026 Match 12
Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings will face each other today in the 12th match of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. They have got off to contrasting starts this season, with the KKR losing both their matches so far, while Shreyas Iyer and his men are yet to lose a game in two outings. This match is expected to be a high-scoring one and for the same reason, certain player battles may turn …
IPL Today Match 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Match Date, time, venue, predicted Playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report
IPL Today Match 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) Match Date, Time, Venue, Playing 11 Prediction, Pitch Report: All you need to know about the KKR vs PBKS match slated to be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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