rain spoiled the game Kolkata Knight Riders' Match 12 of the 2026 Indian Premier League against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens.
After electing to bat first, KKR reached 25/2 in 3.2 overs before play was stopped due to rain. Punjab's Xavier Bartlett managed to take the wickets of Finn Allen and Cameron Green in a short time, both of whom were thwarted by the Australian fast bowler's accurate bowling.
Outside the action on the pitch, a viral video has emerged showing KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan having an intense discussion with franchise CEO Venky Mysore as the proceedings were brought to a halt. Although the agenda of the discussion was not known, many speculated that KKR's struggles could be the reason.
KKR started the season poorly, with significant defeats in their first two matches. After spending big money on the likes of cameron green And Mathiesa Pathirana in the auction, his team has been hit by injuries and unavailability concerns.
Mumbai Indians chased down 221 runs easily due to poor bowling performance at Wankhede Stadium. This was followed by a 65-run defeat at home against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who bowled them out for 161 while defending 227 runs. Apart from this, Rahane's decision to bat after winning the toss against Punjab Kings in cloudy conditions was also criticized.
KKR is also facing problems outside the field. Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman had to withdraw from the IPL due to BCCI orders and after his exit, star Indian fast bowlers Harshit Rana and Akash Deep got injured and both were ruled out for the season. Additionally, Pathirana is yet to receive fitness clearance from Sri Lanka, and the franchise is in contention over Cameron Green's bowling as he recovers from a lower back problem.
KKR will take on Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens on April 9 as they look to start their season with a win.
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