Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, KKR vs PBKS HIGHLIGHTS: The IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) was washed out at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday (April 6). While Kolkata opted to bat first, they were reduced to 25/2 in 3.4 overs before rain interrupted play.
Persistent drizzle continued for a few hours even though it stopped before the 5-over faceoff, the groundstaff could not get the ground ready for the game in time.
KKR vs PBKS, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Scorecard
Indian Premier League, 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders
25/2 (3.4)
Punjab Kings
Match Abandoned ( Day – Match 12 )
Match Abandoned
Tactically, all eyes were are on the powerplay but KKR were off to a disastrous start losing Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the same over.
Weather plays spoilsport
Weather played spoilsport as expected. Kolkata was already under a ‘Kalbaishakhi’ (Nor’wester) alert, with a 50% chance of rain looming over the match hours.
Up next in the IPL, Rajasthan Royals will host Mumbai Indians in Guwahati.
KKR vs PBKS, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Coverage HIGHLIGHTS
KKR vs PBKS: That's it from our coverage!
That’s all from us tonight. A washout in every sense, with rain having the final say. We will be back tomorrow from Guwahati though the forecast there is not entirely promising either. Until then, goodbye and take care!
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Match has been called off
It's official: Match has been called off.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: No update yet on whether we will have a game
Plenty of water has collected beyond the boundary, but the groundstaff are working quickly to peel off the covers. The umpires are still checking conditions, with 29 minutes remaining for a 5-over game to begin.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Covers are coming off!
Right then! Covers are coming off. Things looking good for a 5 over game. An official confirmation though is awaited.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Rain has stopped!
The rain has stopped but the covers are still on. Will we have a 5 over game then?
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Persistent drizzle continues
Light but persistent drizzle continues, and an official call-off looks imminent. A few fans are still hanging on in the stands, hoping for a restart.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: It's still raining
Rain continues steadily and the entire ground remains under covers. Even if it stops now, expect at least 30–40 minutes of prep time. A result tonight will depend on the rain easing soon.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Not good news
Still raining at the moment, and it’s fairly steady. Water is beginning to collect on the covers, though the winds seem to have dropped a bit.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: BIG UPDATE COMING IN!
The cut-off time for a 5-over contest is 23:14. That means there is still some time left.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Rain may have gotten lighter!
Rain may have gotten lighter a little bit by the looks of it. But it's still raining and so the wait continues.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Strong winds hit Kolkata!
Meanwhile, it's not just the rain. Even the wind is making it worse. A cover was blown up because of how strong the wind was.
Kevin Pietersen says, 'it's bucketing down' on live broadcast. He adds that the worst maybe yet to come as per a local weather report, suggesting that we could be in for a long wait.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Nothing fresh to report
Nothing fresh to report as things stand. It's still raining and the frustrating wait for the resumption of play continues.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: It's pouring down!
Still raining in Kolkata! Quite heavy with some strong winds too. No play anytime soon.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Still raining in Kolkata!
We are starting to lose overs in Kolkata. The rain has gotten heavier and so no inspection for sure at this minute. The groundstaff will need a minimum of 30 minutes once the rain stops to make it ready for play. It could be even more. The weather watch continues for now.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Inspection at 08:45 pm
Meanwhile, we are hearing that there will be an inspection at 08:45 pm, which is in about 10 minutes from now.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: The drizzle has gotten heavier!
While it was earlier only a drizzle, it is being learnt that the rain has gotten heavier in Kolkata!
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Rain returns!
It's not good news. The rain has returned in Kolkata and the covers are coming back on.
Broadcasters have confirmed that the covers are coming off. No news on when the match will resume as yet.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Shah Rukh Khan in attendance
KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan is in attendance. He awaits the resumption of the match.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Nothing new to update
It's still raining in Kolkata. The covers are on. No update on when the match could resume as yet. First the rain needs to stop. It's not that heavy but enough to keep the covers on.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Still drizzling
It's still drizzling but the covers are on and they have covered the entire field. They have a good drainage system and there is about an hour's time before we start losing overs in this game.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Rain halts play
Rain halts play in 3.4 overs! KKR- 25/2.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: It's drizzling
As the fourth over of the innings is bowled by Bartlett, it's drizzling in Kolkata.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Kolkata- 20/2 after 3 overs
Kolkata- 20/2 after 3 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi- 2* off 4, Ajinkya Rahane- 8* off 5.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: 1.6- Bartlett to Green, OUT: He’s on fire!
Bartlett gets it to seam away again from a short-of-length spot and Green can’t resist having a poke. The ball takes the outside edge and carries cleanly to the keeper. Back-to-back blows for KKR as Bartlett runs riot early.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: 1.5- Bartlett to Green, FOUR!
Not convincing, but it counts! Bartlett keeps probing outside off with that movement, Green goes poking at it and gets a thick edge. Flies past short third and races away to the fence.
Bartlett keeps it full and just outside off, getting that late shape away. Allen looks to force it through the off side but only gets a faint edge. Easy take for the keeper and KKR lose their opener early.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: 1.2 – Bartlett to Allen, no run:
That was messy from everyone involved! Bartlett bangs it in short and wide, Allen goes for an ambitious scoop after moving across the stumps but gets nowhere close. The ball trickles in front of the keeper, and in the rush to create something, a wayward throw ends up hitting a teammate. All a bit frantic, no result.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Xavier Bartlett from the other end for Punjab
Xavier Bartlett from the other end for PBKS.