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Rain Washes Out KKR vs PBKS Clash, Teams Share Points at Eden Gardens

The IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens was abandoned without a ball bowled in the second innings due to persistent rain. KKR, batting first, were 25/2 in 3.4 overs when the weather interruption began, with their top order falling cheaply to the PBKS pace attack. Despite ground staff efforts, the outfield remained too wet, forcing the umpires to call off the match at 10:58 PM IST. As a result, both teams shared a point, pushing PBKS to the top of the table while leaving KKR searching for their first win.

Key Points: IPL 2026: Rain Abandons KKR vs PBKS Match, Points Shared

  • Match abandoned due to relentless rain
  • Both KKR and PBKS get one point each
  • PBKS now top the IPL 2026 points table
  • KKR remain winless after three matches
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IPL 2026: PBKS and KKR share points as rain forces no result at Eden Gardens

KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 match abandoned due to rain at Eden Gardens. Both teams take one point. PBKS top table, KKR remain winless.

"The water on the ground was too much for the game to resume. - Match Report"

Kolkata, April 6

The much-anticipated clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the iconic Eden Gardens was called off due to relentless rain on Monday. The match was officially abandoned at 10:58 pm IST, leaving both teams to settle for a point each.

The evening began with KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane winning the toss and electing to bat first, hoping to get the team their first points after KKR entered the match on the back of losses in both their matches. However, the PBKS pace attack, led by the clinical Xavier Bartlett, immediately put the hosts on the back foot.

Kolkata's expensive overseas recruit Cameron Green (4) fell early, followed quickly by explosive opener Finn Allen (6), leaving KKR reeling at 16/2 within the first two overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (7*) joined Rahane (8*) to move the score to 25/2 after 3.4 overs before the drizzle started.

The drizzle then intensified into a heavy and relentless rain.

The rain eventually subsided and stopped at around 10:30 pm. The Eden Gardens ground staff did their best to get the ground ready for the five-over match, the water on the ground was too much for the game to resume. And eventually, the captains of both KKR and PBKS had to shake hands at 10:58 pm.

Although PBKS had to share points, they now sit atop the IPL 2026 points table. They now have five points in three matches. KKR, on the other hand, are now eighth with one point in three matches.

Kolkata Knight Riders will now look to register their first IPL win on Thursday against Lucknow Super Giants, while Punjab Kings travel back home to Mullanpur to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 11.

- ANI

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Priya S
A point is still good for PBKS, they stay at the top! But honestly, the real story is KKR's batting collapse again. 16/2 in 2 overs? Green and Allen need to justify their price tags. The rain saved them from a bigger embarrassment, I think.
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Rohit P
Feel bad for the fans who bought tickets and travelled. The IPL should have better contingency plans for rain-affected matches, maybe reserve days for league games? Just a thought.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US! The weather has been so unpredictable this season. Xavier Bartlett was looking dangerous though. PBKS bowling attack is seriously underrated. Hope we get a full game next time!
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Vikram M
KKR management needs to answer some questions. They spent a fortune on Green and he's not delivering. Meanwhile, our local talent like Raghuvanshi gets little time to settle. Frustrating for a lifelong KKR fan. 😤
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Karthik V
At least the ground staff tried their best until 11 pm. Respect for their hard work. It's just one of those days in cricket. On to the next match! #IPL2026

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