According to weather reports, the temperature in Mohali during the day of the match is expected to be around 23° Celsius, while it may drop to 15° Celsius at night. The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST.
On April 1, Punjab Kings will start their campaign in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a highly anticipated match against Kolkata Knight Riders at their home venue, the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Last season, Punjab ended their campaign in the sixth spot, failing to make it to the playoffs. Led by Shikhar Dhawan, who is yet to win an IPL title, the team will be mentored by Trevor Bayliss, the coach who helped England win the World Cup.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders will have a new captain this season as Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the campaign. The franchise has appointed Nitish Rana, a vital member of the KKR team, to lead the squad. Their last championship win was in the 2014 season, under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir, and it has been almost a decade since they lifted the trophy. In addition, KKR has also recruited the services of Chadrakant Pandit, one of the best strategists in the Indian domestic circuit, who can play a significant role in helping KKR end their extended title drought.
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PBKS vs KKR: Weather Forecast for Match 2
On April 1, the weather is expected to be clear at IS Bindra Stadium. However, there is a high chance of rain disrupting the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, with a predicted 80 percent precipitation. The wind speed during the match is likely to be around 7-13 km/h. The temperature may range between 14 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, while the humidity is expected to be around 63-70 percent.
Overall, the forthcoming match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders is anticipated to be an exhilarating one as both teams boast of strong batters and bowlers. The IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, where the match will be held, is renowned for being a good-scoring ground, and the weather is predicted to be favorable for play. However, there is a possibility that the IPL 2023 match may be affected by rain, although the forecast indicates that it may not be severe enough to result in a cancellation. Nonetheless, there might be considerable delays.
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Viewers can catch the live telecast of the PBKS vs KKR match in IPL 2023 on the Star Sports network. While the Jio Cinema app and website will also offer live stream of the match 2.