KKR-PBKS match gets abandoned due to rain, both teams get 1 point each
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata got abandoned due to rain on Saturday, with both teams sharing a point each. This is the first match in IPL 2025 that has been washed out.
PBKS put up a total of 201/4 in their 20 overs, thanks to a solid partnership between Shikhar Dhawan (64 off 44 balls) and Mayank Agarwal (43 off 28 balls). The duo added 84 runs for the second wicket, which set the tone for the rest of the innings. The Punjab Kings’ batsmen continued to build on the momentum, with Liam Livingstone (24 off 12 balls) and Jitesh Sharma (22 off 11 balls) contributing to the total.
KKR, in response, got off to a decent start, with openers Venkatesh Iyer (4 off 6 balls) and Baba Indrajith (2 off 6 balls) putting together 7 runs in the first over. However, just as the match was getting underway, the rain started pouring down, and the umpires decided to abandon the match.
With the match abandoned, both teams will share a point each, which will not have a significant impact on their standings in the league table. However, this is a setback for both teams, especially for KKR, who were looking to bounce back from their recent losses.
The KKR-PBKS match was an exciting one, with both teams showing promise in their respective innings. PBKS’ batting line-up looked strong, and their bowlers also looked like they were in good nick. KKR, on the other hand, were struggling to find their rhythm, and the rain came at the wrong time for them.
The abandonment of the match means that both teams will have to wait for their next game to try and get back to winning ways. KKR will face off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their next match, while PBKS will take on Delhi Capitals (DC).
In other news, the weather forecast for the next few days is looking uncertain, which could affect the rest of the IPL 2025 matches. The organizers will have to keep a close eye on the weather conditions and ensure that the matches are completed without any further interruptions.
Match Details:
- Match: KKR-PBKS, 44th match, IPL 2025
- Date: Saturday, [insert date]
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Toss: PBKS won the toss and elected to bat
- PBKS’ innings: 201/4 in 20 overs
- KKR’s innings: 7/0 in 1 over (abandoned due to rain)
- Result: Match abandoned due to rain; both teams share a point each
- Umpires: [insert umpires’ names]
- Man of the Match: [insert player’s name]
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