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NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders lastly opened their account in IPL 2026, choosing up their first level after their conflict towards Punjab Kings was deserted following simply 22 deliveries at Eden Gardens on Monday. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR shared some extent apiece with Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings after incessant rain and a moist outfield compelled the match to be known as off.With this end result, Punjab Kings climbed to the highest of the IPL 2026 factors desk. They now sit at No. 1 with 5 factors from three matches, having registered two wins and one no end result thus far this season.For KKR, the deserted recreation not less than helped them get off the mark after a tricky begin to the marketing campaign.
Earlier, the house aspect skipper Rahane gained the toss and opted to bat, however his determination backfired early. Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett struck within the second over, eradicating opener Finn Allen (6) and Cameron Inexperienced (4) in fast succession to go away KKR reeling at 16 for 2.Rahane (8 not out) and younger wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi (7 not out) have been attempting to regular the innings when rain interrupted play at 25 for 2 after simply 3.4 overs.With circumstances not bettering and the outfield remaining moist, the umpires ultimately known as off the match.Punjab Kings will subsequent face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 11, whereas KKR are set to tackle Lucknow Tremendous Giants on April 9.
