Kolkata Knight Riders in action for IPL 2025© BCCI
The IPL 2025 meeting between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Eden Gardens in Kolkata was canceled due to bad weather on Saturday. Beating first, PBKS rolled solid blows from Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya to display a total of 201/4 in 20 Overs. In response, the KKR was 7 for any loss after one when the rain interrupted the game. While the rain stopped a little, it resumed once again and the officials decided to cancel the match. Consequently, the players were divided between the two teams.
After the match, KKR has 7 points on 9 games. In order to reach the IPL 2025 playoffs, they will have to win all their five remaining games. The five victories will take their count at 17 points.
They can even qualify if they win four of their five games, but in this scenario, their qualification will depend on the net execution rate (NRR) and the results involving other teams.
The Kings of Punjab and welcome Kolkata Knight Riders divided points after their crucial match in the Premier League in the Premier League was canceled due to the storm and the incessant rain on Saturday.
The young Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh had previously broken the half-century and shared an opening stand of 120 points while the Kings of Punjab scored a 201 for 4 for 4 at the Eden gardens, promising a great Saturday.
KKR went out to Bat, but could only play one and score seven points before a strong thunderstorm followed by showers put an end to the hopes of any additional game.
Earlier, choosing to beat first, PBKS began to pilot with Priyansh, who had struck the fourth tonne IPL fastest earlier this season, made 69 out of 35 balls while Prabhsimran made 83 balls on 49 balls while the KKR Bowlers worked without success before the 12th. Vaibhav Arora (2/34), Varun Chakravarthy (1/39) and Andre Russell (1/27) were KKR spokespersons.
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