The iconic Eden Gardens is set to host a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 encounter today, May 7, between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). As per the latest forecast, the match will be played under typical Kolkata summer conditions: hot and humid, with a brief possibility of evening showers.
KKR vs CSK: Match Preview
For the home side, Kolkata Knight Riders, this match is nothing short of a “do or die” situation. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR currently sit in sixth position on the points table with five wins and five losses. To keep their playoff aspirations alive, they must secure victories in all their remaining fixtures. Their recent one-run thriller against Rajasthan Royals has injected a dose of confidence into the squad, with key players like Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy finding form.
In contrast, Chennai Super Kings, captained by the veteran MS Dhoni, have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Occupying the bottom spot with a mere three wins from eleven matches, CSK will be playing for pride and looking to finish their campaign on a positive note. Despite their position, their recent narrow two-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru demonstrated their ability to still pose a challenge and potentially play spoilsport to KKR’s playoff hopes.
Historically, the head-to-head record between these two IPL heavyweights favours CSK. In the 31 matches played so far, CSK have emerged victorious in 19 encounters, while KKR have won 11, with one match ending in a no-result. This long-standing rivalry is expected to add an extra layer of intensity to today’s contest.
Kolkata Hourly Weather Breakdown (Evening & Night)
Fans attending the match can anticipate the following weather conditions through the evening and night:
| Time | Temp (°F) | Weather | Feels Like (°F) | Wind | Humidity | Rain Chance | Rain Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00pm | 88 | Broken clouds | 103 | 17 mph | 73% | 5% | – |
| 7:00pm | 87 | A few showers, clouds | 100 | 16 mph | 76% | 21% | 0.02″ |
| 8:00pm | 86 | Light showers, cloudy | 98 | 15 mph | 79% | 25% | 0.03″ |
| 9:00pm | 85 | A few showers, partly cloudy | 97 | 15 mph | 79% | 21% | 0.02″ |
| 10:00pm | 85 | Scattered clouds | 96 | 14 mph | 80% | 5% | – |
| 11:00pm | 84 | Scattered clouds | 95–96 | 11–14 mph | 82% | 0% | – |
