INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | GT’S ASHOK SHARMA CLOCKED 154.2 KMPH, FASTEST THIS SEASON
Kolkata, April 6: Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings shared a point apiece after their Indian Premier League match was called off due to incessant rain and the subsequent wet outfield here on Monday.
The home side’s skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat, but his team suffered an early setback in just the second over as Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett dismissed opener Finn Allen (6) and Cameron Green (4), leaving KKR struggling at 16 for two.
Rahane (8 not out) and wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi (7 not out) were attempting to stabilise the innings when rain halted the play at 25 for two after just 3.4 overs.
With the match eventually abandoned, KKR secured their first point after back-to-back losses.
Brief scores: Kolkata Knight Riders 25 for 2 in 3.4 overs (Xavier Bartlett 2/9). Match abandoned.
In the end, the contest never truly had the chance to unfold, with rain having the final say in what promised to be an intriguing encounter. While Kolkata Knight Riders would take some solace from getting off the mark after consecutive defeats, the shared points did little to ease the pressure of an inconsistent start. For Punjab Kings, it was a case of what might have been, as both sides now move on hoping for clearer skies and a more definitive outcome in their upcoming fixtures. (PTI)
