PBKS vs KKR Match Abandoned Due to Rain, Both Teams Get One Point: Who Benefited in the Points Table?

The match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) was interrupted by rain at Eden Gardens, resulting in an abandoned match. Both teams were awarded one point each, but the rain has had a significant impact on the points table.

Match Summary:

The game began with Punjab Kings batting first. They posted a total of 201 runs for 4 wickets in their 20 overs, setting a target of 202 runs for Kolkata to chase. Punjab got off to a great start with openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya putting up a massive partnership of 120 runs.

• Priyansh Arya played a blistering knock of 69 runs off 35 balls, including 8 fours and 4 sixes.

• Prabhsimran Singh followed up with an explosive 83 runs off 49 balls, including several boundaries.

• Punjab’s innings took a slight dip as Glenn Maxwell failed to impress and was dismissed for just 8 runs by Varun Chakravarthy.

After a solid foundation, Punjab set a challenging target of 202 runs for Kolkata to chase. However, rain started after the first over of Kolkata’s innings, with the team stuck at 7 runs, and the match was eventually abandoned without further play.

Impact on the Points Table:

With both teams getting one point each, there have been shifts in the points table:

• Punjab Kings (PBKS) now have 11 points from 9 matches, moving up to the 4th position in the table.

• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) gained 1 point, taking their total to 7 points, placing them in the 7th position.

• Mumbai Indians (MI), with 10 points, dropped to 5th position due to the rain-impacted match.

Current Standings:

1. Punjab Kings (PBKS) – 11 points (4th position)

2. Mumbai Indians (MI) – 10 points (5th position)

3. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – 7 points (7th position)

4. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – 6 points (8th position)

5. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – 4 points (9th position)

6. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – 4 points (10th position)

Conclusion:

The rain disruption in the PBKS vs KKR match had a considerable effect on the standings. While Punjab gained ground by moving up to the 4th spot, Mumbai Indians saw a drop to 5th position. The points distribution has further tightened the competition as teams head towards the crucial phase of the tournament.

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