The much-anticipated IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Supergiants at the Eden Gardens is expected to go off without a hitch despite heavy rain earlier in the day.Kolkata witnessed heavy rain and dark clouds in the morning, prompting a yellow alert for thunderstorms. However, conditions are set to improve significantly as the day progresses, much to the relief of players and fans alike.AccuWeather’s forecast suggests that the chances of rain will drop to near zero by the time of the toss (7:30 PM IST). The match is likely to be played under clear to partly cloudy skies, with experts predicting a full 40-over match. Temperatures are expected to hover between 24°C and 27°C during match hours, offering relatively comfortable conditions. A light breeze from the south-southeast, around 11 km/h (gusting to 24 km/h), may provide minor support to the swing bowlers at the start of the innings.Aus is all set to play a big role.One of the main factors could be the high humidity level, around 79%, which will result in significant dew later in the evening. This can make it difficult for the bowlers to get hold of the ball, giving second-order teams an advantage. Although rain is not expected during the match, the outfield may be slightly wet due to earlier rain. Ground staff may require additional time to ensure that playing conditions are safe, potentially causing minor delays.Squads of KKR vs LSGLucknow Supergiants Squad: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (W/C), Ayush Baduni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chowdhury, Manimaran Siddharth, Ayush Khan, Mohammad Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Matthew Bretzke, Norwich Ahmed, Shehbaz Ahmed, Shehbaz Ahmed Raghuvanshi, Josh Inglis, Naman Tiwari, Arshin. Kulkarni, Mayank Prabhu Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohsin Khan, Venindu HasrangaKolkata Knight Riders Squad: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Sani, Vibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Manish Pandey, Sayub Dawy, Tejab Nayrabani Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Sarathik Ranjan, Rachan Ravindra, Prashant Solanki, Varun Chakraborty, Mathisha Pathirana, Imran Malik, Daksh Kamra
