In pictures: Rain delays start as KKR take on GT at Eden Gardens

After a sultry morning, a smart shower forced the groundsmen to cover the pitch as rain played spoilsport as the crucial tie between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans was delayed, though no overs were lost. Earlier, GT skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl against KKR in their IPL 2023 match on Saturday at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. (Below) spectators take extra cover during the rain

Photos: Ashim Paul

KKR fans arrive at the stands. KKR and GT have already clashed earlier in the season, with KKR emerging winners by three wickets in Ahmedabad

(Top) Groundsmen use the light roller around noon; (bottom) KKR fans are all set for the match. As the two sides face each other again, KKR, currently seventh in the standings, will be keen to get back their form while GT, on the other hand, are placed at the third spot and the team will try to win Saturday’s match to scale the ranking list