Rain stops, but clock tight for restart
Play remains in doubt despite the rain stopping, with only 46 minutes left for a potential five-over game to begin. At Eden Gardens, the covers are still on and a large amount of water has collected on top, slowing down any quick restart.
Ground staff will need time to clear the water before the covers can be removed. After that, the umpires will carry out an inspection to check if the outfield is fit for play. The tight timeline leaves little room for delays.
The current situation leaves little margin for error. With the cut-off time approaching, any further delay could rule out a restart altogether.
Score, conditions and match status
At the time of the stoppage, Kolkata Knight Riders were 25 for 2 in 3.4 overs, having lost early wickets before the rain interruption. The innings had just begun to settle when the weather forced play to stop.
With only 46 minutes remaining for the five-over game to start, the chances of a full restart depend on how quickly the ground can be cleared and whether the umpires are satisfied with the conditions. As things stand, the match hangs in the balance, and a result is still uncertain.