The kolkata knight riders vs punjab kings match scorecard ended unusually early at Eden Gardens on April 6, 2026, with rain preventing IPL Match 12 from reaching a result. Kolkata Knight Riders had moved to 25/2 in 3.4 overs when a heavy downpour forced the players from the field.
Punjab Kings fast bowler Xavier Bartlett had already struck twice, removing Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the same over. Ajinkya Rahane was unbeaten on 8 and Angkrish Raghuvanshi was 7 not out when play stopped.
The rain returned after ground staff briefly attempted to prepare the surface again, and officials eventually abandoned the match. Both KKR and PBKS received one point.
KKR vs PBKS Match Summary
Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings |
Tournament | IPL 2026 |
Match Number | Match 12 |
Date | April 6, 2026 |
Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Toss | KKR won the toss and chose to bat |
KKR Score | 25/2 in 3.4 overs |
PBKS Innings | Did not begin |
Result | No result due to rain |
Points | KKR 1, PBKS 1 |
Best Bowling | Xavier Bartlett 2/9 |
IPL — Official KKR vs PBKS Match Report
What Happened in KKR vs PBKS?
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first at Eden Gardens.
The innings began normally, but Punjab Kings quickly found a breakthrough through Xavier Bartlett.
KKR reached 12 without loss after the opening over before Bartlett changed the direction of the game in the second.
He removed Finn Allen for six and then dismissed Cameron Green for four, leaving Kolkata at 16/2.
Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi attempted to rebuild, but they had very little time before the weather intervened.
KKR Batting Scorecard
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ajinkya Rahane | 8* | 6 | 1 | 0 | Not out |
Finn Allen | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | c Prabhsimran Singh b Xavier Bartlett |
Cameron Green | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | c Prabhsimran Singh b Xavier Bartlett |
Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 7* | 7 | 0 | 0 | Not out |
Total: 25/2 in 3.4 overs
Cricbuzz's scorecard records the same 25/2 total, with no extras and a run rate of 6.82 when rain stopped play.
Cricbuzz — KKR vs PBKS Full Scorecard
Xavier Bartlett Strikes Twice
Xavier Bartlett produced the only major bowling spell before the match was abandoned.
He began his spell in the second over and dismissed two dangerous KKR batters.
Finn Allen was caught by Prabhsimran Singh after making six from seven balls.
Cameron Green then found the boundary from one of his first deliveries but was dismissed shortly afterwards for four from two.
Bartlett finished with figures of:
1.4 overs
9 runs
2 wickets
Economy: 5.40
In such a short period of play, those wickets were enough to give Punjab the early advantage.
PBKS Bowling Figures
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arshdeep Singh | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 |
Xavier Bartlett | 1.4 | 9 | 2 | 5.40 |
Punjab only needed two bowlers before rain brought the innings to a halt.
Arshdeep Singh bowled the first and third overs, while Bartlett operated from the opposite end.
Rain Stops Play at 25/2
The first major downpour arrived with Kolkata at 25/2 after 3.4 overs.
The ground staff immediately brought covers onto the field.
There was briefly some optimism that the match could resume when conditions improved and the covers were removed, but another spell of rain followed.
The official IPL report states that the second wave left the outfield unplayable.
With too little time remaining to complete a viable contest, the match was called off.
Why There Was No Reduced-Overs Match
Rain-affected T20 matches can often be shortened, but enough playing time still has to remain for both teams to receive the minimum required opportunity.
In this case, persistent rain and the condition of the outfield prevented play from restarting.
Punjab Kings therefore never began their innings.
There was also no DLS result because the match had not progressed far enough to establish a completed contest.
The official result remained:
No Result — Rain
Both Teams Received One Point
Because neither side won or lost the match, KKR and PBKS received one point each.
That distinction matters in a league competition.
An abandoned match is not recorded as a win for the side that was ahead when rain arrived, and Punjab's early bowling advantage could not be converted into a result.
Similarly, Kolkata were not penalised with a defeat despite losing two wickets inside four overs.
KKR's Short Innings in Context
There is very little value in drawing major batting conclusions from only 22 legal deliveries.
KKR lost two wickets, but Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi were still at the crease.
Several established middle-order players, including Rinku Singh and Rovman Powell, had not yet batted.
The match therefore ended before either side could establish a complete tactical picture.
The most concrete performance from the short contest was Bartlett's two-wicket spell.
What Happened Next for KKR and PBKS?
The official IPL report noted that Kolkata remained at Eden Gardens for their next match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 9.
Punjab Kings, meanwhile, moved on to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 11.
For both teams, the abandoned match meant an extra point without a completed result, making their later wins and losses more important in the league table.
KKR vs PBKS Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders
Finn Allen
Ajinkya Rahane
Cameron Green
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Rovman Powell
Rinku Singh
Ramandeep Singh
Anukul Roy
Navdeep Saini
Vaibhav Arora
Kartik Tyagi
Punjab Kings
Prabhsimran Singh
Shreyas Iyer
Cooper Connolly
Nehal Wadhera
Shashank Singh
Marcus Stoinis
Marco Jansen
Xavier Bartlett
Vijaykumar Vyshak
Arshdeep Singh
Yuzvendra Chahal
KKR vs PBKS Scorecard: Key Takeaways
The match produced only a small sample of cricket, but four facts are clear:
KKR won the toss and chose to bat.
Xavier Bartlett dismissed Finn Allen and Cameron Green.
Kolkata reached 25/2 in 3.4 overs.
Persistent rain forced a no result, giving both teams one point.
Anything beyond those facts would overstate what actually happened on the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings match scorecard?
Kolkata Knight Riders were 25/2 after 3.4 overs when rain stopped the match.
Who won KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match 12?
Nobody won. The match ended with no result due to rain.
Where was KKR vs PBKS played?
The match was played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Who took the wickets for Punjab Kings?
Xavier Bartlett took both wickets, dismissing Finn Allen and Cameron Green.
How many runs did Ajinkya Rahane score?
Rahane was unbeaten on 8 from six balls when play stopped.
Did Punjab Kings bat?
No. Punjab Kings did not begin their innings before the match was abandoned.
How many points did each team receive?
Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings received one point each.
References
IPL — TATA IPL 2026 Match 12: KKR vs PBKS Official Match Report
Cricbuzz — Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Full Scorecard
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