IMD has forecasted a high likelihood of thundersqualls in Kolkata, with wind speeds reaching 30-40 kmph, accompanied by lightning. This atmospheric instability is triggered by a cyclonic circulation over neighboring Odisha, drawing moisture from the Bay of Bengal.

The afternoon may see some turbulent weather, but forecast for KKR vs LSG match hours (7:30 PM IST onwards) looks more optimistic. Data suggests that the storm activity will likely peak during the day and subside by the evening.

Even if the rain stays away during game time, the preceding days of moisture will impact the game:

Outfield: Persistent humidity and previous rain could make the outfield slightly "heavy," making it difficult for batters to find boundaries along the carpet.

Early Swing: Overcast conditions and moisture in the air could give an edge to seamers like Mohammed Shami (LSG) and Vaibhav Arora (KKR) during the powerplay.

Spin Factor: Historically, Eden Gardens helps spinners, but a damp surface might make it harder for the likes of Sunil Narine and Ravi Bishnoi to grip the ball effectively.