KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Kolkata score first point as match called off due to rain

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders have scored their first point this season after rain played spoilsport. KKR were 25/2 when rain stopped play with Finn Allen and Cameron Green falling to Xavier Bartlett. Despite the best efforts of the groundsmen, the game could not be resumed due to puddles forming at the boundary line. KKR won the toss and have opted to bat first against Punjab Kings in their 3rd IPL 2026 game. KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, will be aiming to get their first win of the Indian Premier League against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 12 at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. There is a thunderstorm prediction in place, which means the start of the game could potentially be delayed.

KKR vs PBKS Match Details

Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 12, IPL 2026
Date: April 6, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

KKR vs PBKS XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi

Impact subs: Blessing Muzarabani, Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Singh, Rahul Tripathi, Saurabh Dubey

Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact subs: Priyansh Arya, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Pravin Dubey, Harpreet Brar

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IPL 2026 Points Table

06/04/2026 23:06

Punjab Kings climb back to the top of IPL 2026 Points Table with five points from three games. KKR also open their account.

Team	P	W	L	NR	PTS	NRR
PBKS	3	2	0	1	5	0.637
RCB	2	2	0	0	4	2.501
RR	2	2	0	0	4	2.233
DC	2	2	0	0	4	1.170
SRH	3	1	2	0	2	0.275
MI	2	1	1	0	2	-0.206
LSG	2	1	1	0	2	-0.542
KKR	3	0	2	1	1	-1.964
GT	2	0	2	0	0	-0.424
CSK	3	0	3	0	0	-2.517

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Match called off!

06/04/2026 23:01

The unfortunate news has arrived. The match is called off. The umpires spoke to both captains, Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer. And they shook hands to be happy with 1 point each. The outfield was too wet for the match to resume in 20 minutes. But good news for Kolkata Knight Riders. They open their account after two defeats in a row.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Ganguly in the middle

06/04/2026 22:55

Former India captain and current President of the Cricket Association of Bengal, Sourav Ganguly, is also in the middle. He is speaking with the groundsmen, the curator, the coaches and players as he takes a stock of the situation.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Puddles at the boundary line

06/04/2026 22:46

There are a lot of puddles formed at the boundary lines. Even as the groundsmen are removing the covers, they will need to bring in the super soppers to dry those areas. Reminder, 11:14 PM is the cut-off for a 5-over game.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Umpires out for inspection

06/04/2026 22:40

The rain has stopped. The two umpires are out in the middle for an inspection even as the groundsmen are removing the covers. We will have a decision soon.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: SRK entertains crowd as rain stops play

06/04/2026 22:29

KKR might have failed to entertain the crowd in the 3.4 overs they played. But their owner Shah Rukh Khan did his best to entertain the crowd. He occasionally waved at the fans.

SRK in the house only to see KKR stop playing at 25-2 in 3.4 due to rain 😐 pic.twitter.com/VNwBek3vCV
— Nadim (@nadimspeaks) April 6, 2026

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Match set to be called off

06/04/2026 22:19

There is no good news. As rain continues and a thunderstorm alert is issued in Kolkata, the match is likely to be called off soon. That means Kolkata Knight Riders will score their first point.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Fans start leaving

06/04/2026 22:04

As there is no end in sight to the drizzle, fans have begun leaving the stadium. We still have about 45 minutes left before a decision can be taken.

Kolkata weather Updates: Rain eases

06/04/2026 21:27

The drizzle has got lighter but not so much that the match can resume anytime soon. So, hang in there.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Rain continues

06/04/2026 21:14

As we are losing overs, the rain continues. The fans are waiting patiently. If the rain stops, it will take about 30 minutes to get the ground ready for the match.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: What is the cut-off time?

06/04/2026 20:51

As the rain continues, the inspection has been delayed. And we have already started losing overs. For a rain-interrupted match, it should conclude by 11:50 PM, even though the general time is 10:50 PM. Rain interruptions add 60 more minutes to the match. We have time till 11:15 PM for a 5-over-a-side match.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: What are the discussions?

06/04/2026 20:44

Some intense discussions between KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan and CEO Venky Mysore. The team hasn't looked the part with multiple injuries pulling them down. There have been questions on Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy as well. Their big buy Cameron Green has also been a flop and hasn't bowled.

Kolkata weather live Updates: Rain gets heavier

06/04/2026 20:29

Not so good news. The drizzle has picked up a bit and it's getting heavier. The wait could be long now. There will be an inspection at 8:45 PM.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Was it right decision to bat?

06/04/2026 20:26

Ravichandran Ashwin questions Ajinkya Rahane's decision to bat first in a match where there was a rain prediction in place.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Covers back on

06/04/2026 20:21

As the groundsmen took the covers off, the drizzle returned and they had to put the covers back on. But it's not heavy and should not last long.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: SRK in the house

06/04/2026 20:17

Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan is at the Eden Gardens today. But his team is once again off to a poor start.

KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Covers coming off

06/04/2026 20:15

Good news, folks! The rain has stopped and the groundsmen are taking the covers off. The match should resume shortly.

KKR vs PBKS LIVE: Covers come on!

06/04/2026 19:50

Rain forces the covers to come on at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata and it brings some relief to KKR who have lost two early wickets.

Rain stops play at the Eden Gardens 🌧️

📸:- JioHotstar#KKRvsPBKS #IPL2026 #EdenGardens #Insidesport #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/kvBkjfKG2M
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) April 6, 2026

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Cameron Green flops again

06/04/2026 19:43

After scoring 18 and 2 runs in the last two games, Cameron Green finds no luck again and has been dismissed for just 4 runs off two deliveries. Xavier Bartlett gets two wickets in one over as KKR dominate!

KKR vs PBKS LIVE: Bartlett strikes!

06/04/2026 19:40

Xavier Bartlett gets the first breakthrough as Finn Allen edges one to keeper Prabhsiman Singh. The KKR opener departs after scoring 6 off 7 deliveries.

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Punjab Kings eye early wickets

06/04/2026 19:32

Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen commence the proceedings for KKR. Arshdeep Singh starts with the new ball for PBKS. Kevin Pietersen gets to ring the bell at the Eden Gardens before the start of the contest. Action begins!

KKR vs PBKS LIVE: 2 forced changes for the hosts

06/04/2026 19:28

Varun Chakravarthy was injured while taking a catch in the previous game while Sunil Narine is unwell. The duo have been replaced by Rovman Powell and Navdeep Saini in KKR's playing XI

KKR vs PBKS LIVE score: Punjab Kings playing XI

06/04/2026 19:16

Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact subs: Priyansh Arya, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Pravin Dubey, Harpreet Brar

KKR vs PBKS LIVE: Kolkata Knight Riders playing XI

06/04/2026 19:15

Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi

Impact subs: Blessing Muzarabani, Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Singh, Rahul Tripathi, Saurabh Dubey

KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Rahane opts to bat first

06/04/2026 19:01

KKR have won the toss and bat first. They've been forced to make 2 changes. Varun Chakaravarthy injured his finger while taking a catch in the last match and can't play today while Sunil Narine is ill. Rowman Powell and Navdeep Saini come in for them.

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Punjab Kings review

06/04/2026 18:49

Punjab Kings are the early pace-setters of IPL 2026. They arrive in Kolkata after a clinical chase against CSK at Chepauk. The homecoming of Shreyas Iyer adds a spicy subplot to the fixture, as the man who led KKR to the 2024 title now looks to haunt them in their own backyard. With the explosive Priyansh Arya at the top and Marcus Stoinis providing middle-order muscle, PBKS look like a well-oiled machine.

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026 LIVE: Kolkata Knight Riders review

06/04/2026 18:44

Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves in early-season trouble. After two matches, they are yet to open their account, having suffered a heavy 65-run defeat to SRH in their last home outing. The major concern for KKR remains their bowling depth; with Harshit Rana out for the season and Matheesha Pathirana still regaining fitness, the attack looks thin. Furthermore, their ₹25.2 crore signing, Cameron Green, is under pressure to deliver after a slow start with the bat.

KKR vs PBKS LIVE: Take a look at Chahal vs Narine's record

06/04/2026 18:35

Two veteran spinners in the IPL - Yuzvendra Chahal and Sunil Narine - will lock horns in the contest between KKR and PBKS. Both spinners are key for their respective teams. Who will come out on top?

Two world-class spinners go up against each other 🤜🤛

Who will end up with more wickets tonight? 🤔#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/aImNAXmed9
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 6, 2026

KKR vs PBKS LIVE score: Who will win today’s match?

06/04/2026 18:23

KKR vs PBKS LIVE: Eden Gardens pitch report

06/04/2026 18:12

The Eden Gardens surface has shown signs of grip for the spinners in the middle overs, but remains a batting paradise once the dew sets in. A high-scoring encounter is expected, with a par score of around 190–200.

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Chances of rain

06/04/2026 18:07

Time (IST)	Rain Chances (%)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM	40%
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM	50%
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM	20%
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM	10%
11:00 PM – 12:00 AM	10%

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026 LIVE: Head-to-Head Record

06/04/2026 18:04

Matches Played: 35
KKR Won: 21
PBKS Won: 13
No Result: 1

KKR vs PBKS LIVE: Punjab Kings squad

06/04/2026 18:04

Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026 LIVE: Kolkata Knight Riders squad

06/04/2026 18:04

Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Dahiya, Saurabh Dubey, Rovman Powell, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Navdeep Saini, Sarthak Ranjan, Rachin Ravindra, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Umran Malik, Daksh Kamra

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