The match played between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Monday was washed out due to rain. Both teams got one point each, due to which the Punjab Kings were able to move to the top of the points table. At this time, KKR also opened its first account in the points table.
In the 12th match of IPL 2026, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first. The team had a poor start, with Finn Allen getting out for just 6 runs in 7 balls. Meanwhile, Cameron Green’s disappointing performance also continued for the third consecutive match, as he could only score 4 runs. After 3.2 overs, KKR were 25 for two, and the Punjab Kings bowlers seemed to be in complete control. But after three hours of heavy rain, the umpires finally decided to abandon the match. In this context, KKR and Punjab Kings got one point each.
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Kolkata has earned its first point in IPL 2026 due to rain, which has put them at the eighth spot in the points table. KKR has lost two of their three matches. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings now have five points from three matches, and the Shreyas Iyer-led side is at the top of the points table. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are in second place. RCB has four points from two matches, while Rajasthan Royals are also in third place with four points.
Delhi Capitals are in fourth place on the points table with four points after winning their first two matches. Similarly, Sunrisers Hyderabad, having won just one of their three matches, are in fifth place on the points table. Mumbai Indians, with two points from two matches, are in sixth place on the points table, while Lucknow Super Giants, with one win from two matches, are in seventh place on the points table.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings are looking for their first win of the season. The Gujarat Titans are currently at the ninth spot in the points table after losing two matches so far this season, while the Chennai Super Kings are also at the bottom of the points table after losing two matches.
