The wait for cricket lovers is about to end, as the IPL 2025 is going to start from Saturday, March 22. The first match of the tournament will be played between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. However, weather patterns can turn water on the curiosity of fans.
Orange alert in Kolkata, rain crisis on match
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of rain, thunderstorms and lightning in Kolkata till 22 March due to the anticlonic circulation and trough made in the Bay of Bengal. IMD has issued an orange alert for several parts of West Bengal from 20 to 22 March, which also poses a threat to the match being canceled.
Meteorological Department Warning
- Due to the trough trough from Odisha to Vidarbha, a strong moisture is entering the Bay of Bengal.
- From 20 to 22 March, many districts of West Bengal are expected to rain with thunderstorms, electricity and strong winds.
- The weather may be bad at the Eden Gardens on 22 March, which may affect the match.
Great opening ceremony will be glimpse
A grand opening ceremony will be held before the match, in which popular singer Shreya Ghoshal, Punjabi singer Karan Aujla and Bollywood actress Disha Patani will perform. However, the concern of the fans has increased due to the uncertainty of the weather.
Now it will be seen whether the first match of IPL 2025 is done according to the schedule or the rain will turn the hopes of the fans.
