KKR vs Pbks: The match canceled due to rain, who will benefit, what is the qualification equation?

Delhi: The 44th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is being played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the historic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. In this match, the storm and then the rain have dissolved in color. At the beginning of the second innings of the match, the rain disrupted the game. Even after a long wait, the match was declared canceled due to the lack of rain.

The current position of the match

Punjab Kings won the toss and performed brilliantly while batting first and finished the innings losing 4 wickets on 201 runs. Priyansh Arya and Prabhasimran Singh gave a strong start. Together, both of them partnered 120 runs. Priyansh hit 69 runs in 35 balls, while Prabhasimran scored 83 runs in 49 balls.

When KKR started the run chase, the score in the first over was 7/0. Suddenly, heavy rains started with dust storm and the ground was immediately covered. Changing this sudden weather has now raised a big question on the result of the match.

Points table status before match:

• KKR: 6 points in 8 matches (3 wins, 5 defeats), net run rate +0.212, 7th place.
• Pbks: 10 points in 8 matches (5 wins, 3 defeats), net run rate +0.177, 5th place.

Due to the cancellation of the match, both teams will get 1-1 points.

New status if the match is canceled:

• KKR: 7 points in 9 matches. (Rank: 7)
• Pbks: 11 points in 9 matches. (Rank: 4)

What will affect the playoffs with rain?

Effect on KKR:
The playoffs were already difficult for Kolkata. Before this match, he had to win at least 5 out of the next 6 matches, so that 16 points could be scored. But, if this match was canceled, it has become necessary to win every match in the remaining 5 matches. If there is a single defeat, then it will be almost impossible to reach the playoffs.

Effect on pbks:
At the same time, this is a positive situation for Punjab Kings. After 11 points in 9 matches, they will need to win only 3 matches out of the remaining 5 matches, so that they can reach 17 points, which will be enough for the playoffs. With this, he will currently come in the top 4 of the points table. However, they will have to maintain further form so that there is no risk.

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