The IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens on April 6 didn’t turn out as expected. KKR won the toss and chose to bat first but quickly found themselves at 25/2 in just 3.4 overs due to PBKS bowler Xavier Bartlett’s two quick wickets. Then, heavy rain interrupted the game leading to its abandonment. Each team received one point. PBKS climbed to the top of the standings while KKR finally earned their first point of the season. Here’s the detailed analysis of the KKR vs PBKS match result.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Innings: Early Collapse Before Rain Washout
Captain Ajinkya Rahane started the innings with Finn Allen but PBKS bowler Xavier Bartlett made an impact in the second over taking out both Allen and Cameron Green on back-to-back deliveries. Rahane (8* runs) and young Angkrish Raghuvanshi (7* runs) attempted to stabilize the innings before the rain interrupted the match. Bartlett ended with impressive figures of 2/9 and Arshdeep Singh bowled very well. Unfortunately, the game was abandoned due to heavy rain.
KKR vs PBKS Match Result: Key Moments
- Xavier Bartlett dismissed Finn Allen and Cameron Green in consecutive balls reducing KKR from 12/0 to 16/2.
- Play was halted in the fourth over with KKR at 25/2 and repeated inspections failed to clear the wet outfield.
- The game was officially called off and both teams shared a point.
Points Table Impact
The rain-hit game at Eden Gardens gave PBKS the top spot in the IPL 2026 table with 5 points and a net run rate (+0.637), while KKR finally got on the board with 1 point moving to 8th place with a net run rate (-1.964).
Here’s how the points table looks after the KKR vs PBKS washout match – Updated Points Table.
