Despite losing three matches in the last five outings, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still in the second position in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 points table. KKR’s great start handed them an advantage in the league so far. Delhi Capitals on the other hand have experienced a very opposite form. They struggled at the beginning and now with four wins in the last five matches stand fifth in the standings. Former KKR Player David Wiese Claims Foreign Players Were Frustrated by Head Coach Chandrakant Pandit's Militant Style of Functioning in IPL 2023

Both KKR and DC have explosive batting lineups. Right from the opening pair to number seven, both sides have very potent batters who can change the course of the game. Sunil Narine and Phil Salt have been in great touch for KKR while Jake Fraser-McGurk and Rishabh Pant are delivering on the big stage. Here is how Kolkata's pitch and weather will affect the KKR vs DC match.

Kolkata Weather KKR vs DC IPL 2024 (Credit: Accuweather)

Kolkata Weather and Rain Forecast

The weather in Kolkata on April 29 is expected to be clear. Being an evening match, fans can expect slight help for the bowlers in the second inning. Humidity would play a part in the match. Temperatures, however, will vary between 30 to 34 degrees Celsius. With a clear sky, no rain is expected on the match day. Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul Likely To Be Selected in India's Squad For ICC T20 World Cup 2024 As Wicketkeepers: Sources.

Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report

Kolkata pitch has seen many 200+ scores in the 17th edition of the IPL. Eden Gardens will be a batsman-friendly pitch with some help for the spinners late into the game due to due and humidity. Fans have already seen teams chasing scores around 230 at the ground. Yet Teams would prefer to bat first to put up a massive total on the board and use the conditions to restrict the opposition. The wicket for the game on Monday is also expected to be a similar batting paradise and the bowlers will have to toil hard for success.

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