Play at Eden Gardens was halted with Kolkata Knight Riders at 25 for 2 in 3.4 overs as heavy rain and strong winds continued to disrupt the contest. The weather, already unstable over the past couple of days, worsened with strong gusts that even shifted parts of the covers, forcing ground staff to work quickly to secure the playing area.
Last window remains as rain delays KKR vs PBKS
Despite efforts, conditions remained poor with rain falling steadily and the outfield under pressure. The match had already been affected earlier, and the delay stretched into the night with little sign of improvement. As things stand, KKR are 25 for 2, with Ajinkya Rahane on 8 and Angkrish Raghuvanshi on 7, after Xavier Bartlett struck twice in a sharp early spell.
Five-over game still possible before cut-off
The focus now is on whether a five-over-a-side contest can still take place. The cut-off time for a reduced game is 11:14 PM IST, giving officials a final window to restart play if conditions improve.
Overs will start to be lost from 9:10 PM IST, but for a five-over match to be possible, a sufficient break in the weather is needed soon. At 9:15 PM IST, the rain continued heavily, with covers soaked and no immediate sign of play resuming.
While the forecast does not look encouraging, the game is not officially over yet. The final decision will depend on whether the rain eases and the ground can be made playable in time for a shortened contest. For now, both teams wait as time ticks closer to the cut-off.