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IPL 2026 Match 12: Rain Halts KKR vs PBKS at Eden Gardens
IPL 2026 Match 12 between KKR and PBKS at Eden Gardens was abandoned due to rain, with both teams sharing a point.
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Match Abandoned Due to Rain
The much-anticipated IPL 2026 encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens on April 6, 2026, was abandoned without a result due to persistent rain. Despite a promising start, the weather conditions prevented any further play, leaving fans disappointed and both teams without a chance to showcase their skills.
First Innings Summary
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, KKR faced early setbacks. The opening pair of Finn Allen and Cameron Green struggled against the PBKS bowling attack. Allen was dismissed for 6 runs off 7 balls, caught by Prabhsimran Singh off Xavier Bartlett’s bowling. Green followed shortly, scoring 4 runs off 2 balls, also caught by Singh off Bartlett’s delivery. The score stood at 12/2 after 1.4 overs. Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi then attempted to stabilize the innings, but the rain intervened, and the match was called off after 3.4 overs, with KKR at 25/2. Rahane remained unbeaten on 8 runs off 6 balls, while Raghuvanshi was not out on 7 runs off 7 balls. The partnership between Rahane and Raghuvanshi added 13 runs in 2 overs before the rain halted play. The KKR innings was marked by early breakthroughs from PBKS, with Bartlett taking both wickets for 9 runs in 1.4 overs. Arshdeep Singh bowled 2 overs, conceding 16 runs without a wicket. The match was abandoned after 3.4 overs, with KKR at 25/2. (ipl.com)
Second Innings Summary
Due to the rain delay, PBKS did not get an opportunity to bat, and the match concluded without a result. The weather conditions prevented any further play, leaving both teams and fans disappointed. (indianexpress.com)
Top Performers — Batting
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Ajinkya Rahane: Not out on 8 runs off 6 balls, including 1 four, with a strike rate of 133.33.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi: Not out on 7 runs off 7 balls, with a strike rate of 100.00.
Punjab Kings
- Xavier Bartlett: Took 2 wickets for 9 runs in 1.4 overs, including the key dismissals of Finn Allen and Cameron Green.
- Arshdeep Singh: Bowled 2 overs, conceding 16 runs without a wicket, maintaining an economy rate of 8.00.
Top Performers — Bowling
Kolkata Knight Riders
- No bowling performance available
Punjab Kings
- Xavier Bartlett: Delivered a match-changing spell, taking 2 wickets for 9 runs in 1.4 overs, including the crucial dismissals of Finn Allen and Cameron Green.
- Arshdeep Singh: Maintained pressure with 2 overs for 16 runs, without taking a wicket, at an economy rate of 8.00.
Turning Points
- Early Breakthroughs by Xavier Bartlett: Bartlett’s double strike in the first over set the tone for PBKS, removing both openers and leaving KKR at 12/2 after 1.4 overs. (ipl.com)
- Rain Interruption: The persistent rain prevented any further play, leading to the abandonment of the match after 3.4 overs, with KKR at 25/2. (indianexpress.com)
Points Table Implications
With the match being abandoned, both KKR and PBKS were awarded one point each. This result had the following implications on the points table:
- Kolkata Knight Riders: The single point moved KKR from the bottom of the table, providing a much-needed boost after a series of defeats. (indianexpress.com)
- Punjab Kings: PBKS remained unbeaten, maintaining their strong position in the tournament standings. (indianexpress.com)
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