KKR vs PBKS Highlights: Match called off due to wet outfield, both teams get a point each

The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings has been officially called off due to wet outfield at Eden Gardens. Both teams have been awarded one point each as the game ends without a result.

The ground staff are putting in a big effort, but the outfield looks completely wet. With conditions far from ideal at the moment and cut-off time approaching fast, the chances of even a shortened contest are now reducing.

Punjab Kings could have the upper hand if the game is shortened to a five-over contest, with KKR struggling at 25/2 in 3.4 overs. With only eight balls left in their innings, Kolkata Knight Riders may find it difficult to post a competitive total and PBKS may chase it down easily.

Match officials are currently inspecting the ground at Eden Gardens after the stoppage of rain. The cut-off time for a minimum five-over contest remains 11:14 PM IST.

With the rain finally stopping in Kolkata, hopes of a shortened five-over game are still alive. Ground staff are working quickly to clear the field. An inspection will be conducted before the restart is announced.

The rain has finally stopped in Kolkata, raising hopes of a possible restart. Ground staff are expected to begin removing the covers soon. A shortened game still on the cards. Shah Rukh Khan is still at the venue and just came out to wave at the fans.

With rain continuing to pour and no signs of improvement, the KKR vs PBKS clash is likely to be called off soon. Officials are running out of time and fans have also started leaving the venue.

Rain continues to pour in Kolkata, keeping the covers on at Eden Gardens, and have been in place since it first started at around 8:00 PM. With time running out and conditions not improving, a restart now looks highly unlikely because it will also take time to remove covers and do the cleaning.

Fans have reportedly begun to leave Eden Gardens as rain continues to delay the KKR vs PBKS match. There are fears of a complete washout now. With overs already being reduced, uncertainty looms large over whether any play will be possible tonight.

Overs have started to be cut due to the rain interruption at Eden Gardens. With time slipping away and conditions still wet, the chances of a shortened contest or a washout are now very high.

It is still raining steadily at Eden Gardens. Puddles have started forming on the covers, and there’s a chance of further delay in the resumption of the match, if it’s going to restart at all.

There is still no official update on when play will resume at Eden Gardens as rain continues to halt the proceedings. The chances of a shortened match or washout remain high as of yet.

As per Cricbuzz, the cut-off time for a minimum five-over contest is 11:14 PM IST. If play cannot resume by then, the match will be abandoned and both teams will share points.

The intensity of the rain has reduced, but it is still coming down steadily in Kolkata, keeping the covers in place. A restart is not in sight as of yet.

Kevin Pietersen says the worst is still to come after reading the weather forecast on a live broadcast. He says it’s still bucketing down at Eden Gardens and the wind is blowing hard. If and when the match starts, it will be a shortened game, he believes.

Match officials have confirmed that overs will start being cut if play does not resume by 9:10 PM IST. The rain is still pouring hard at Eden Gardens, and a shortened game now looks the only option.

The rain stopped play in the KKR vs PBKS game in the first innings itself. The match officials will wait for the conditions to improve before deciding on their next steps. If a full match is not possible, both teams will be awarded a point each. (Read More)

With rain continuing to pour in Kolkata, a shortened contest now looks like a strong possibility if conditions improve. However, if the weather doesn’t clear soon, a complete washout is highly likely.

The scheduled inspection at 8:45 PM IST has been called off as rain refuses to ease in Kolkata. The covers are still in place, and the chances of a restart are now under serious threat.

Match officials have scheduled an inspection at 8:45 PM local time to assess conditions at Eden Gardens. With rain continuing, a restart will depend on how quickly the ground dries up.

It looks like the wait for a restart could be a long one with rain continuing to pour over Eden Gardens. The covers remain in place for now as players wait in the dugout.

The rain has made another comeback in Kolkata, with a light drizzle forcing the ground staff to bring the covers back on.

The good news for both teams is that no overs have been lost despite the brief rain delay in Kolkata. With conditions improving, a full match is still on the cards at Eden Gardens.

The rain has eased at Eden Gardens, and the ground staff are now in the process of taking the covers off the field. The match will restart in a few minutes.

Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan are in the stands at Eden Gardens to cheer for Kolkata Knight Riders. However, rain has interrupted the action, slightly spoiling the atmosphere.

Rain has started to get heavier at Eden Gardens, forcing players off the field as the ground staff rush to bring the covers on. KKR were beginning to rebuild through Rahane and Raghuvanshi before the interruption halted play. They will be happy anyway as this might give them a chance to put points on the board.

Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi are looking to rebuild after the early wickets, but Arshdeep Singh kept things tight. KKR are 20/2 in 3 overs.

Xavier Bartlett has struck twice in the second over, removing Finn Allen and Cameron Green to leave Kolkata Knight Riders reeling at 16/2 in 2 overs. He first removed Allen after three dot balls, and then managed to knick Green in the same over.

Xavier Bartlett provided Punjab Kings with an early breakthrough, dismissing Finn Allen for 6 after a probing spell that saw three dot balls and the wicket. KKR lost their first wicket early.

Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen have given Kolkata Knight Riders a positive start, taking 12 runs off the opening over against Arshdeep Singh. Despite some early swing on offer, both batters found boundaries as KKR moved to 12/0 after the first over.