In one of the matches of IPL 2026, the match played between Kolkata and Punjab could not be completed due to rain. This match was being held at Eden Gardens, but the weather spoiled the fun of the game. Only 3.4 overs could be bowled in the first innings, after which heavy rain started and the game had to be stopped. Ultimately the umpires declared the match cancelled, due to which both the teams had to distribute one point each.
Interestingly, for the second consecutive season, the match between these two teams at Eden Gardens has been canceled due to rain. A similar situation had arisen in the last season too, when the match had to be ended without even a single ball being played.
Bad start for KKR
At the beginning of the match, KKR captain Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first. However, his team had a very bad start. Opening batsman Finn Allen returned to the pavilion after scoring only 6 runs. After this, Green also got out after scoring 4 runs in the second over. After the initial setbacks, KKR seemed under pressure.
When rain stopped the game, captain Rahane was at the crease after scoring 8 runs and young batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi was present at the crease after scoring 7 runs. But after this the rain became so heavy that it was not possible to start the game again. Due to the ground being wet, the ground staff could not make the pitch playable on time despite many efforts. The cut-off time for the match was fixed at 11:14 pm, but even then the situation did not improve. In such a situation, the umpires decided to cancel the match after talking to the captains of both the teams. Because of this, even the minimum 5-5 overs game could not be played.
Punjab Kings on top position in the points table
The cancellation of this match also affected the points table. After getting one point, Punjab Kings have a total of 5 points in three matches. With this the team has reached the top position in the points table. At the same time, Kolkata Knight Riders also got the first point in this season, although the team has not been able to open the winning account yet.
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