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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were 25/2 in 3.4 overs when rain halted play during their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens on Monday. What started as a slight drizzle, turned into a thunderstorm with heavy rain as the players are in for a longer wait.
Having lost the first two matches, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane opted to bat first on a dry surface. However, Rahane's decision backfired as Punjab Kings' Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett struck twice in the space of three balls to send back Finn Allen (6) and Cameron Green (4), displaying fine control over swing and seam. Rahane (8 not out) and young wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvansh (7) were at the crease at the time of stoppage.
With Eden Gardens equipped with full ground covers, the groundstaff sprang into action, swiftly covering the entire field. Although there was a brief relent as the covers started coming off but the rain gods returned with thunderstorm and lightning, leaving spectators frustrated.
Incidentally, last season's KKR-PBKS fixture at the Eden (April 26) was also affected by rain, with both teams forced to share a point.
What will happen in case there is a washout?
- Unlike the playoffs, the league games do not have a Reserve Day in place in IPL. All the matches in IPL 2026 have a extra 120-minute window if there is any stoppage in play or delay. For an outcome of the match, a minimum of five overs needs to be played.
- For a five-over contest to start, the cut-off time in the KKR vs PBKS match is 11:14 PM IST. If the match doesn't start at all, both KKR and Punjab Kings will share a point each. The total spectator count at Eden Gardens for this match is 29,358, possibly due to a Monday fixture and overcast conditions.
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