The KKR vs PBKS rain has interrupted proceedings at Eden Gardens with Kolkata Knight Riders on 25/2 after 3.4 overs. Players have walked off the field as rain in Kolkata halts play during KKR’s first innings against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 Match 12. Xavier Bartlett had ripped through KKR’s top order before the stoppage, dismissing Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the same over.
This page covers the KKR vs PBKS rain update live, DLS target, cut-off time, revised overs, the Eden Gardens pitch report, and full playing conditions for tonight’s match.
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KKR vs PBKS Rain Update: Is The Match Stopped?
Yes. Play has been stopped due to rain at Eden Gardens. Players walked off at 3.4 overs with KKR on 25/2. The covers are on and the ground staff are at work.
KKR vs PBKS Rain Live Updates
06:45 PM IST: Either side of the pitch has been covered for now, but there’s no sight of rain. It was sunny all afternoon with a few clouds around currently.
07:00 PM IST: KKR win the toss and opt to bat first
07:50 PM IST: KKR 25/2 in 3.4 overs when rain starts coming down forcing players off the field
08:10 PM IST: Apparently, in a 4km radius near Eden Gardens, there’s heavy rain. Not good signs for the game.
08:12 PM IST: Covers coming off except for the central pitch now.
08:30 PM IST: The drizzle has gotten heavier and the covers are back on firmly. An inspection was set for 8:45PM IST, but it is unlikely we’ll have it.
09:00 PM IST: We start losing overs from 09:10 PM IST.
09:20 PM IST: Cut-off time for a 5-over match is 11:14 PM IST. There’s a strong breeze alongwith the rain. The general consensus is that this could be a washout. The game must end by 11:40PM IST.
10:30 PM IST: Covers being removed at the venue! We could have a game after all. The rain has stopped for now. We don’t have the umpires for inspection yet. Remember, the KKR vs PBKS cut-off time for a 5-over game is 11:14 PM IST.
11.15 PM IST: Match called off by the umpires.
Rain arrived after a promising start for PBKS, who had KKR in trouble thanks to Xavier Bartlett’s devastating second over. Bartlett dismissed both Finn Allen and Cameron Green with beautiful outswing from a good length — Allen caught by keeper Prabhsimran Singh attempting a lofted shot, and Green caught behind pushing at one that moved away. KKR were reeling at 8/2 before Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi steadied to 25/2 at the time of the stoppage.
The rain in Kolkata tonight was forecast at a 25% probability but has arrived during the first innings, raising concerns about whether a full 20-over match is possible.
KKR vs PBKS DLS Target And Revised Overs
If rain reduces the match, the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method will determine the revised target for PBKS in the second innings. At the time of the stoppage, KKR were 25/2 after 3.4 overs.
DLS par scores and revised targets will be updated here once play resumes and the final first-innings total is known.
Key DLS scenarios to watch:
- If KKR’s innings is completed in full (20 overs) but rain reduces PBKS’ chase, PBKS will be set a revised DLS target based on the overs available
- If KKR’s innings is also shortened, both DLS par score at the point of stoppage and the revised target will apply
- A minimum of 5 overs per side is required for a result under DLS
Will KKR vs PBKS Be Called Off?
For the match to produce a result, a minimum of 5 overs per side must be completed. KKR have only faced 3.4 overs in the first innings, so we are a long way away from it now.
If rain persists and prevents even 5 overs per side, the match will be declared a no-result. Both KKR and PBKS would share one point. For KKR, already 0-2 this season, a washout would extend their winless run. For PBKS (2-0), it would be a missed opportunity to go three from three.
Last year’s KKR vs PBKS fixture at Eden Gardens was also affected by rain — PBKS posted 201 before the chase was washed out. History could repeat itself.
KKR vs PBKS Toss Update
The toss for KKR vs PBKS happened as per schedule at 7:00 PM IST. Teams chasing at Eden Gardens have historically had the upper hand — winning 57 out of 100 IPL matches at this venue. Dew under the floodlights makes batting easier in the second innings, so it was a bit surprising that Rahane chose to bat first. Shreyas Iyer backed this up by stating that he was happy to bowl first.
Kolkata Weather Today: Will Rain Affect KKR vs PBKS?
The Kolkata weather today for KKR vs PBKS is expected to be partly cloudy with a mix of clouds throughout the evening. According to AccuWeather, here are the key conditions:
| Condition | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Temperature | High of 37°C, dropping to ~26°C by match time |
| Humidity | 72% — will feel sticky and muggy |
| Rain probability | 25% |
| Wind | Southwest at 15 kph, gusting to 28 kph |
| Cloud cover | 64% |
| Dew point | 21°C |
| Visibility | ~5 km |
The 25% rain probability means showers are unlikely but not impossible. Kolkata sees an average of 9 rainy days in April with 68.6mm of rainfall across the month, so isolated thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. However, conditions are expected to remain largely favourable for a full match.
If there is a brief shower, the Eden Gardens ground staff are experienced at quick turnarounds — the outfield drains well and covers can be deployed rapidly.
Eden Gardens Hourly Weather Update Today
KKR vs PBKS Cut-Off Time
With rain interrupting, here are the key timelines under IPL playing conditions, including the KKR vs PBKS cut-off time.
- Start time: 7:30 PM IST
- Latest time for toss: The toss must take place no later than the scheduled start time. If delayed, the match is shortened accordingly.
- Minimum overs for a result: 5 overs per side
- Latest KKR vs PBKS cut-off time for a full 20-over match: Play must end by 11:40 PM IST
- Final cut-off: If a minimum of 5 overs per side cannot be completed, the match is declared a no-result — both teams share a point. The KKR vs PBKS cut-off time for a 5-over game is 11.14PM IST.
Last year’s KKR vs PBKS fixture at Eden Gardens was called off due to rain. PBKS had managed to complete their 20 overs (posting 201) before rain washed out the chase. Both teams will hope for better luck this time.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report — KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026
The Eden Gardens pitch report for KKR vs PBKS points to a batting-friendly surface with true bounce and a fast outfield. The pitch has transformed significantly over the years — from a spinner-friendly track during KKR’s early title-winning days under Gautam Gambhir, to one of the best batting wickets in the IPL.
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Key pitch characteristics for tonight:
- Batting-friendly surface with consistent bounce, allowing batters to play their shots freely
- Short square boundaries (approximately 60-65m) favour aggressive stroke-play — scores above 200 are increasingly common
- Pace bowlers can extract some movement with the new ball, especially in the first 2-3 overs. Matt Henry’s performance earlier this week at Chepauk showed how crucial early wickets are
- Spinners come into play during the middle overs as the pitch slows slightly, though it is not a major turning track. Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine will need to hit the top of off stump — anything full will be punished
- Dew factor later in the evening makes chasing significantly easier. The ball gets slippery, making it harder for bowlers (especially spinners) to grip and turn
Average first-innings scores at Eden Gardens in recent IPL seasons hover around 180–190. This venue has produced some of the IPL’s most memorable chases — including PBKS’ record 262-run chase against KKR in 2024, the highest successful chase in IPL and T20 history.
KKR vs PBKS: Match Context And Team Form
KKR come into this match desperate for their first win after losing both opening games — to Mumbai Indians (despite posting 220) and to Sunrisers Hyderabad (bowled out for 161 chasing 227). Ajinkya Rahane’s side have been let down primarily by their bowling, and changes could be on the cards.
Check the full KKR IPL 2026 squad here.
PBKS, in contrast, are flying. Shreyas Iyer’s side have won both matches — beating Gujarat Titans in a last-over thriller and then chasing down 210 against CSK at Chepauk. Iyer was hit on the hand by Cooper Connolly in the GT game but has been declared fit.
Check the full PBKS IPL 2026 squad here.
The head-to-head record favours KKR (21 wins to PBKS’ 13 in 35 meetings), but PBKS have won three of the last four completed encounters between the sides. At Eden Gardens specifically, PBKS hold the memory of that astonishing 262-run chase in 2024.
The KKR vs PBKS playing 11 has been confirmed:
KKR Playing XI: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.
PBKS Playing XI (unchanged): Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
What Happens If KKR vs PBKS Is Washed Out?
If rain forces a complete washout at Eden Gardens, both KKR and PBKS will share one point each. For KKR, that would mean extending their winless run to three matches. For PBKS, it would halt their momentum but still keep them in the top four.
However, based on the current Kolkata weather forecast, a full match is the most likely outcome. Expect a warm, humid evening with cloudy skies and conditions that favour batting — particularly for the chasing side.
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