IPL 10: Rain in Kolkata delays KKR v RCB encounter

It seems that the rain gods are in no mood to let the big clash of IPL 10 get underway on time. Kolkata Knight Riders host the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Prior to the commencement of the game, the showers came down to cause the delay in the toss. Over the last few days, the clouds have been playing hide and seek with the city. The forecast for the match did not reveal too much of rain. A game was certainly on the cards for the two teams.

The rain has certainly ensured that it will be a delayed start in the game. But there is not much to worry at the moment. Apparently, it is only a passing shower at the venue. The groundsmen have been very quick in covering up the crucial parts of the play area. Also, the recent developments at the stadium have seen the drainage system become more efficient.

The ground staff will be doing every bit that they can do to ensure that the game gets underway on the day. Another factor that comes as a relief for the fans at the stadium and the players is that the forecast for the rain was only in the afternoon.

The clash between RCB and KKR has always been a high action match in the history of the tournament. Both teams have been a part of some exciting games in the past editions and the lineups boast of some big stars of the tournament.

The official social media handle of the Kolkata Knight Riders has been very active in keeping the fans watching the game at home updated. Loud cheers could be heard at the venue when the rain subsided. However, there is still some time before the toss and the game gets underway. The covers are still on at the moment.

#KKRvRCB Update: Loud cheer from the fans at Eden Gardens as the rain has stopped. ? #DusKiDahaad #AmiKKR

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 23, 2017

#KKRvRCB Update: Still some time away from toss as the covers are on the field. #DusKiDahaad #AmiKKR

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 23, 2017

The latest developments suggest that covers are being taken off.

Good News! Covers are coming off. The stands are totally packed.#KKRvRCB #IPL

— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) April 23, 2017

#KKRvRCB Update: Good news, Knight Riders! ? The covers are coming off! #DusKiDahaad #AmiKKR

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 23, 2017