IPL 2023: Cyclone Mocha may interrupt Kolkata Knight Riders’ home matches

Kolkata Knight Riders are going to lock horns with Punjab Kings on 8th of May at their home ground, Eden Gardens. Nitish Rana will be aiming for his fifth IPL victory at Eden on Monday. But Cyclone 'Mocha' could play spoilsport in this match. Like all the people living in Bengal and Odisha, the KKR camp is also keeping an eye on the Alipore Meteorological Department.

According to the forecast of the Alipore Meteorological Department, a cyclone formed in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday. It is not yet clear as to how strong it will be and how much of an impact it may create. According to the wind office, on Saturday, the cyclone formed in the southeast of the Bay of Bengal. Due to this, a low pressure will be created in that part in the next 48 hours. It will gradually develop into a deep depression and move northwards. A cyclone may develop from it in the central of Bay of Bengal. The cyclone is expected to form between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the Meteorological Department.

Will it



rain in Kolkata on Monday under the influence of low pressure? Will it be possible to organize the match? Or should Kolkata share points with Shikhar Dhawan's Punjab? Despite a good start, Punjab have lost some rhythm. The Knights are looking for their fifth win of the competition.

According to the Meteorological Department, there is no chance of rain in Kolkata before May 10 i.e. next Wednesday. As per expectations, there would be no problems in the Kolkata-Punjab match. However, there is concern about next Thursday's match against Rajasthan Royals as "Mocha" could affect that match. It may rain in Kolkata and surroundings. Kolkata and Rajasthan may have to share points. Sanju Samson's team is more consistent than KKR in this IPL. Even before that match, the Knight Riders could be looking at the sky.

But for now, all the four matches, including three home games, are important for KKR to qualify for the playoffs. But the cyclone Mocha may put a big dent in the hopes of Shah Rukh Khan's team.