The IPL 2025 showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens was called off due to persistent rain in the second innings, resulting in the season’s first no-result and causing a shuffle in the points standings.
Rain disrupts high-octane encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings
The match kicked off with PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer winning the toss and opting to bat first. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh got Punjab off to a flying start, stitching together a fiery 120-run partnership. Arya continued his stellar debut season with a blistering 69 off just 35 balls, while Prabhsimran entertained the crowd with a dynamic 83 from 49 deliveries. Despite a late resurgence from KKR’s Vaibhav Arora (2/34) and Andre Russell (1/27), PBKS managed to post a challenging 201/4 in their allotted 20 overs.
KKR’s reply began on a cautious note, reaching 7/0 after the first over. However, just as the chase was heating up, a sudden thunderstorm struck Eden Gardens around 9:35 pm IST. With the rain intensifying and conditions not improving, the umpires officially abandoned the game at 10:58 pm after nearly 90 minutes of waiting. Both teams were awarded one point each.
Here’s the updated IPL 2025 points table
The washout significantly impacted the IPL 2025 points table. Punjab Kings, who were battling it out in the middle of the table, climbed to fourth place with 11 points from nine matches. Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, remain seventh with seven points, unable to gain momentum as the business end of the season approaches.
Here’s the updated IPL 2025 points table after the KKR-PBKS no-result:
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1.104 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.657 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.482 |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.177 |
| 5 | Mumbai Indians | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.673 |
| 6 | Lucknow Super Giants | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.054 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.212 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -1.103 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.625 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.302 |
Race for IPL 2025 playoffs intensifies
With the league phase entering its critical phase, the fight for playoff spots has become even more intense. Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are tied at the top with 12 points each, separated only by net run rate. Punjab Kings’ rise to fourth could be pivotal, while KKR faces an uphill battle to stay in the playoff race.
As the IPL 2025 season progresses, every match – and every point – becomes increasingly vital. The rain-hit evening in Kolkata has added another unpredictable twist to a tournament already brimming with drama.
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