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2d ago

Rain Forces First IPL 2025 Abandonment as Punjab and Kolkata Share Points

Punjab Kings' strong 201-run total, led by Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, goes unrewarded as rain halts play at Eden Gardens.

Dhruv Jurel (R) takes a catch to dismiss Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant (L) during the Indian Premier League (IPL)
Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh acknowledges the crowd as he walks back
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Overview

  • Punjab Kings posted a commanding 201/4, with Prabhsimran Singh scoring 83 off 49 balls and Priyansh Arya contributing 69 off 35 in a 120-run opening stand.
  • Kolkata Knight Riders began their chase, reaching 7/0 after one over, before heavy rain stopped play at Eden Gardens.
  • Persistent rain led to the match being abandoned, marking the first weather-related no-result of the IPL 2025 season.
  • Both teams earned one point each, moving Punjab Kings to fourth place in the standings with 11 points, while Kolkata Knight Riders remain seventh with 7 points.
  • Vaibhav Arora stood out for KKR with figures of 2/34, helping to restrict Punjab in the latter half of their innings.