Kkr vs Pbsk due to rain

 The IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 26 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, was poised to be a thrilling encounter, but it ended in disappointment due to rain, resulting in a no-result outcome. PBKS posted a competitive 201/4 in their 20 overs, but KKR could only face one over, scoring 7/0 before persistent rain halted play, as noted in posts on X. Below is a detailed review of the match based on available information.

First Innings: PBKS Batting

PBKS, batting first after losing the toss, started explosively, with openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh setting a blistering pace. They amassed 158/1 by the 14th over, with Arya and Singh capitalizing on KKR’s bowling, particularly targeting Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana. Arya hammered 22 off 12 balls, including three boundaries and a six, while Singh’s aggressive 30 off fewer deliveries kept the scoreboard ticking. Posts on X highlighted PBKS’s dominance, with one user noting their “astonishing start” defying KKR’s bowling attack. However, KKR’s bowlers, led by Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, staged a remarkable comeback. The final six overs yielded only 43 runs for three wickets, as KKR tightened their lines and exploited PBKS’s questionable batting order decisions, such as not promoting Nehal Wadhera or Shashank Singh earlier. Josh Inglis (2 off 6) and Suryansh Shedge (4 off 4) fell cheaply, with Narine and Chakravarthy each claiming two wickets. PBKS finished at 201/4, a strong total but 15-20 runs short of what seemed possible, as one X post suggested.

Second Innings: KKR’s Brief Chase

KKR’s chase began with Sunil Narine and Rahmanullah Gurbaz facing Marco Jansen. They scored 7 runs in the first over, with Narine showing intent by heaving a full delivery for runs. However, rain intervened before the second over could begin, and despite a brief easing, the steady downpour led officials to call off the match at 10:59 PM IST, as reported on X. The washout meant both teams shared one point, with PBKS moving to fourth on the points table with 11 points and KKR climbing to seventh with seven points from nine matches.

Key Moments and Analysis

PBKS’s batting was the highlight, with their openers reading the Eden Gardens pitch well, which offered good bounce but favored aggressive strokeplay. KKR’s failure to utilize Andre Russell earlier, as criticized on X, allowed PBKS to dominate initially. KKR’s bowling recovery, however, showcased their resilience, with Narine’s variations and Chakravarthy’s guile curbing PBKS’s momentum. The rain-induced no-result frustrated fans, as the match promised a high-scoring chase, especially after PBKS’s 262/2 chase against KKR’s 261/6 in their 2024 clash at the same venue, which set a T20 record.

Impact and Takeaways

The no-result left KKR in a precarious position, entering “must-win territory” with tougher matches ahead, as noted on X. PBKS, despite the washout, gained confidence from their batting display and climbed into the top four. The match underscored the unpredictability of IPL 2025, with weather playing a decisive role in a contest that could have been a run-fest.