Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are carrying Punjab Kings (PBK) on 26 April in Eden Garden, Kolkata. This is the second time they both face each other in IPL 2025, where PBK first crushed Knight Riders by restricting them not to reach the target of only 112 runs.
The first innings of the game concluded with PBK, in which he had a total posting of 201 runs in 20 overs. However, the rain disrupts the proceedings, and the cover was brought to the ground to protect the pitch. Fortunately, there is an air on the ground, which can help remove the clouds and bring a sharp end to rain and allow the game to be resumed soon.
What will happen if the match is washed?
For the result, a minimum of five overs should be played in KKR's innings. If this does not happen and the rain keeps disrupting the game, the match will be released, and both teams will share one point each. In the event of reducing the match in five-over competition in the event of rain, KKR A target of 61 runs will be given to chase. The rain came to play IST at around 9:40 pm and as a result, about an hour left before reducing the overs. Fans will be hoping that the rain stays away and they get to see a full match.
Can both teams be affected by the tournament wash-out?
Domestic team, KKR has won only three of their eight matches in this year's IPL so far and currently the points are seventh on the table. They are in dire need of a win today to survive in the race for the playoffs, otherwise they will put forward their position in the race for top-four finish.
Meanwhile, PBK has won five from its eight matches and ranks 5th in the table. A win here will increase the chances of reaching the playoffs, and the top will get closer to the four spots, while, a washout will only push them a little without affecting their net run-vet (NRR).
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