Kolkata witnessed a fair bit of overnight rain ahead of the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). However, the sun made a brief appearance around midday, raising hopes for an uninterrupted match. Despite this, the forecast remains uncertain, with overcast conditions expected for most of the day and intermittent showers predicted, including during match hours, according to ESPNcricinfo.