Rain denies the defending champions, KKR and PBKS share a point

Rain caused this Indian Premier League season's first no-result in Kolkata on Saturday, leaving defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings tied at one point each. After around ninety minutes, authorities decided to call off the match at Eden Gardens because Kolkata, who were chasing 202 to win, were 1-7 when rain interrupted play.

With five victories, three defeats, and one draw, Punjab, who are still aiming for their maiden championship in the well-liked T20 league, moved up to fourth position in the 10-team standings. After winning their third championship the previous season, Kolkata is now in seventh place with three victories, five losses, and one draw. After Prabhsimran Singh, who top-scored with 83, and Priyansh Arya, who struck 69, laid the groundwork for the total in an opening partnership of 120, Punjab reached 4-201.