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Rain and Sandstorm Force Abandonment of IPL Clash Between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders

The match at Eden Gardens was called off after just one over of KKR's chase, reshuffling the IPL points table and complicating Kolkata's playoff bid.

The fixture between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings was called off due to rain at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both teams shared one point each. 
Dhruv Jurel (R) takes a catch to dismiss Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant (L) during the Indian Premier League (IPL)
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Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh acknowledges the crowd as he walks back

Overview

  • Punjab Kings posted a formidable total of 201/4, powered by a 120-run opening stand from Prabhsimran Singh (83 off 49) and Priyansh Arya (69 off 35).
  • A rare sandstorm followed by heavy rain halted play during KKR's chase after just one over, with the match ultimately abandoned.
  • The washout earned both teams one point, moving Punjab Kings to fourth place in the standings with 11 points and leaving KKR in seventh with 7 points.
  • Kolkata Knight Riders now face a challenging path to the playoffs, needing to win their remaining matches to stay in contention.
  • The abandonment highlights the challenges of weather disruptions during the IPL, particularly at venues like Eden Gardens prone to unpredictable conditions.