The rain continues to haunt Kolkata this Thursday, putting a giant question mark over the high-stakes IPL clash between Kolkata and Lucknow at Eden Gardens. After Monday’s match against Punjab was washed out, resulting in split points, KKR is under immense pressure to secure their first win of the season.

The weather has been a persistent hurdle, disrupting KKR’s practice sessions throughout the week. While the Meteorological Department suggests that the rain might subside by evening, the threat of intermittent showers during the match remains high. There is a strong possibility of a truncated game with reduced overs, or in the worst-case scenario, another washout.

On the team front, there is some positive news for the KKR camp. Cameron Green is reportedly ready to bowl, and Sunil Narine has recovered, though his inclusion in the starting XI remains uncertain. With Varun Chakravarthy still unfit, the management might choose between Navdeep Saini and spinner Kamra. However, the biggest challenge for KKR will be tackling Lucknow’s Mohammad Shami, who knows the Eden turf like the back of his hand and is in lethal form.