Match 12 of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings was held at Eden Gardens It was a thrilling game before a rain brought its curtains down prematurely without any result. Despite a brief first innings, fans experienced action in the initial few overs of play.
Match Overview
| Match | KKR vs PBKS, 12th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM Local |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Toss | Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to bat |
| Result | No Result (Rain Interrupted) |
| Umpires | Jayaraman Madanagopal, Abhijeet Bengeri |
| Third Umpire | Rohan Pandit |
| Match Referee | Javagal Srinath |
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | 8* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Finn Allen | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Cameron Green | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk) | 7* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 0 | ||||
| Total | 25/2 (3.4 Overs) | RR: 6.82 |
Did Not Bat: Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
Punjab Kings Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 1.4 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 5.40 |
Fall of Wickets
| Batter | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 12/1 | 1.4 |
| Cameron Green | 16/2 | 1.6 |
Powerplay
| Overs | Runs |
|---|---|
| 0.1 – 3.4 | 25 |
Match Highlights
Scorecard of 12th Match, IPL 2026 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings. The Rain That Claimed a Promising Game It rained just as the match was starting to warm up KKR won the toss and opted to bat with hopes of making use of conditions they have become accustomed to at Eden Gardens.
Captain Ajinkya Rahane stayed patient in his innings and blasted a quick 8 runs not out. Finn Allen was out chasing quick runs after an aggressive start from the opener looking to put Bartlett early into the wagon cart. Cameron Green also attempted to score quickly and fell in the same over.
While Angkrish Raghuvanshi played cautiously, wickets fell like dominoes at the other end. They had moved to 25/2 in the 3.4 overs bowled before rain intervened.
Xavier Bartlett was the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets and overall keeping a lid on the run scoring. Arshdeep Singh was disciplined in his spell but couldn’t take a wicket.
However, rain played its hand and the game ended in no result with both teams taking home a point each.
Key Takeaways
- Match stopped early due to rain
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) started cautiously but lost quick wickets
- Punjab Kings (PBKS) bowlers, especially Bartlett, performed well
- Fans missed a full contest due to weather interruption
Squads Overview
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI
Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
Punjab Kings Playing XI
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
FAQs About Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings
1. What is the result of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2026 12th Match?
Answer: The match ended with no result due to rain interruption.
2. Where was the match played?
Answer: The match was played at Eden Gardens.
3. Who won the toss?
Answer: Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to bat first.
4. Who was the best bowler in the match?
Answer: Xavier Bartlett performed best with 2 wickets in a short spell.
5. How many overs were played in the match?
Answer: Only 3.4 overs were played before rain stopped the game.
