Drizzle suddenly became heavier, forcing the umpires to stop play and call for the covers. At the time of interruption, KKR were 25/2 in 3.4 overs. However, there is a good news for the fans as the rains have stopped and the covers are coming off and match will resume within few minutes.

Kolkata, April 6: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) was interrupted due to rain at Eden Gardens on Monday evening. Drizzle suddenly became heavier, forcing the umpires to stop play and call for the covers. At the time of interruption, KKR were 25/2 in 3.4 overs. However, there is a good news for the fans as the rains have stopped and the covers are coming off and match will resume within few minutes.

Match Halted Due to Drizzle

The rain started lightly but quickly picked up, making conditions unsuitable for play. The ground staff rushed in with covers to protect the pitch and outfield. More covers were brought in as the rain continued.

Good News For Fans