The clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings has been called off due to bad weather. Both teams end up sharing a point.
Well, Well!! Rain has delayed the proceedings here at the Eden Gardens. It was unexpected, but it could bea passing shower. No team can afford a washout here...Let's hope that the action resumes soon
Kolkata Knight Riders have stopped Punjab Kings on a score of 201 runs. The defending champions will be happy with the score, considering the start that Punjab got. All eyes on the second innings now.
Vaibhav Arora with another! Marco Jansen departs cheaply, looking to play a big shot. PBKS lose their fourth wicket on a score of 184. Jansen departs on a score of three runs.
Varun Chakaravarthy strikes as Glenn Maxwell is beaten all ends up. After 16.4 overs, PBKS' score reads 172-3, Maxwell departs on a score of seven runs.
Shreyas Iyer and Glenn Maxwell are on the crease. After 16 overs, PBKS' score reads 167-2, and both batters will hope to propel their side to a huge total after the openers' brilliant start.
Prabhsimran Singh departs on a score of 83 runs. Vaibhav Arora takes the prized wicket as the opener hands a catch to Rovman Powell. PBKS' score reads 160-2.
Prabhsimran Singh is on the attack now! The star batter is demolishing KKR's bowling attack even after Arya's wicket. After 14 overs, the score reads 158-1.
Punjab Kings have finally lost their first wicket, but it has come a little too late it seems. Andre Russell takes the breakthrough, as Arya walks on a score of 69. PBKS now 120-1.
Kolkata Knight Riders are in deep trouble here, the defending champions have been unable to take a single wicket so far, and both Prabhsimran and Priyansh look brilliant on the crease. After 11 overs, the score reads 112-0.
Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya are strong at the crease on scores of 31* and 38* respectively after 8 overs. The score reads 71-0.
Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have gotten off to a great start here in Kolkata. Both batters are looking more and more comfortable here, and after the powerplay, the score reads 56-0.
Punjab Kings have gotten off to a good start here in Kolkata. Priyansh and Prabhsimran will hope to further build their partnership. After 3 overs, the score reads 25-0.
Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya are out in the middle. Vaibhav Arora has been handed the new ball, and both sides will be looking to get off to a good start here.
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer(c), Josh Inglis(w), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and has opted to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders. Punjab Kings will hope to post a big total on the board and get off to a good start in the game.
The stage is set for game 44 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings. Both sides lock horns at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 26, and both sides will be hoping for a good performance.
