The current IPL 2026 season has just started, but weather disruptions already commenced their impact on match schedules. The tournament experienced its first match cancellation on Monday, April 6 when heavy rain forced the KKR versus PBKS match at Eden Gardens to stop after 3.4 overs. The KKR team experienced their worst possible start because they only obtained one point throughout their three current matches. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side hopes to bounce back, but luck hasn’t been on their side. The KKR team will face LSG at Eden Gardens on April 9, but rain threatens to disrupt their match. The two teams completed their intensive training sessions in the nets before their highly awaited Thursday showdown, despite the approaching rain. The new BCCI rules which limit practice intensity on match days, have led teams to rely on training sessions they conduct one or two days before their games. The new developments at Eden Gardens in Kolkata prevented an aviation disaster because sudden weather changes forced both teams to end their practice. The players of Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants practiced at Eden Gardens when strong winds began to affect the stadium. The wind forces caused one of the practice nets to collapse according to a report from Cricbuzz. The players and team staff members immediately ended training activities by packing their equipment to return to their hotels. The situation appeared dangerous, but no one sustained any injuries. The ground staff began their work after strong winds stopped when rain started to fall. The Eden Gardens crew worked rapidly to protect the field, because powerful winds hindered their operations. Now, fans are worried about another match abandonment at the venue during IPL 2026. AccuWeather forecasts that Wednesday will bring severe rain and thunderstorms. The rain is expected to continue for an extended period, while there exists a possibility of showers occurring on Thursday, which is match day. Also Read | David Miller fails after a gusty show! A thin run out defeats Delhi capitals by just 1 run against Gujarat Titans AccuWeather forecasts predict two hours of rain for Thursday morning. The afternoon should remain cloudy but dry, and no rain is predicted in the evening. The big question now is whether the ground staff can prepare the field in time despite continuous rainfall. Eden Gardens presents difficulties for ground preparation because its efficient drainage system enables staff to handle its maintenance. The LSG vs KKR match will have its stadium covered with protective materials after today's incident.