Kolkata Knight Riders in action during IPL 2025© Bcci
The IPL 2025 encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens in Kolkata was closed on Saturday due to bad weather. Batting first, PBKS knocked concrete with Prabhasimran Singh and Priya Arya and posted a total of 201/4 in 20 overs. In response, there was no harm after KKR 7 when rain disrupts the game. While the rain stopped a bit, it started once again and the authorities decided to shut down the match. As a result, the players were divided between the two teams.
After the match, KKR has 7 points out of 9 matches. To reach the IPL 2025 playoffs, they have to win all their remaining five matches. Five wins will take their tally to 17 points.
If they win four of their five matches, they can qualify, but in that scenario, their qualification will depend on the Net Run Rate (NRR) and the results associated with other teams.
Punjab Kings and hosts Kolkata Knight Riders split the points on Saturday after closing their important Indian Premier League match due to thunderstorms and incessant rains.
Young Priyash Arya and Prabhasimran Singh broke the first half-century and shared the 120-run opening-vick stand as Punjab Kings scored a challenging 201 runs for 4 in the Eden Gardens, promising on a super Saturday.
KKR came out to bat, but could only play one over and score seven runs before a strong thunderstorm, after which the shower ended the hopes of any further game.
Earlier, the option to bat first, PBKS left to start a flight with Priyash, who hit the fourth joint fastest IPL tonne before this season, scored 69 runs in 35 balls, while Prabhasimran scored 83 off 49 balls, as KKR bowlers had achieved success without success. Vaibhav Arora (2/34), Varun Chakraborty (1/39) and Andre Russell (1/27) were wickets for KKR.
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