{"id":47428,"date":"2026-04-06T21:04:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=47428"},"modified":"2026-04-06T21:12:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:42:24","slug":"ipl-2026-kkr-vs-pbks-four-day-cyclone-warning-puts-game-in-serious-doubt-resumption-unlikely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/ipl-2026-kkr-vs-pbks-four-day-cyclone-warning-puts-game-in-serious-doubt-resumption-unlikely\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 KKR vs PBKS: Four-day cyclone warning puts game in serious doubt, resumption unlikely"},"content":{"rendered":"

Play was stopped at Eden Gardens<\/a> with Kolkata<\/a> Knight Riders 25 for 2 in 3.4 overs as heavy rain and strong winds swept across the ground. The weather, which had been unsettled for the past two days, turned severe with thunder in the area, forcing the umpires to suspend play.<\/p>\n

Heavy rain and strong winds halt play at Eden Gardens<\/h3>\n

The outfield came under pressure as wind gusts picked up, with parts of the covers getting displaced. Ground staff worked quickly to secure the covers again, battling the conditions as rain continued to pour. Visibility dropped, and movement on the field became difficult, leaving officials with little choice but to delay proceedings.<\/p>\n

Before the interruption, KKR<\/a> had a mixed start after opting to bat. They began positively with 12 runs in the opening over but soon lost momentum. Xavier Bartlett struck twice, removing Finn Allen<\/a> and Cameron Green<\/a> in quick succession. At 25 for 2, Ajinkya Rahane<\/a> was unbeaten on 8 from 6 balls, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi on 7 from 7, as the pair looked to steady the innings.<\/p>\n

Cyclone warning raises doubts over completion<\/h3>\n

The situation has now shifted beyond a simple rain delay. A cyclone warning is in place from Sunday for the next four days, raising serious doubts about whether the match can be completed. With heavy rain and strong winds already affecting the venue, further interruptions appear likely.<\/p>\n

Even if there is a brief break in the weather, conditions may not improve enough for a full resumption. The outfield remains under strain, and any delay will only add to the challenge of getting the match back on track.<\/p>\n

For now, the score stands at 25 for 2, with KKR waiting and the opposition holding the early advantage. However, the focus has moved away from the game itself, with weather conditions set to play a decisive role in what happens next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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