KKR vs PBKS highlights, IPL 2026: Match abandoned due to rain, wet outfield

KKR vs PBKS highlights, IPL 2026: Punjab Kings climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 points table after their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned due to rain and a wet outfield at Eden Gardens on Monday. The washout proved beneficial for Punjab Kings, who now sit at No. 1 with five points from three matches, having registered two wins and one no result so far this season.

For Kolkata Knight Riders, the abandoned game at least helped them open their account.

After losing their first two matches, KKR finally earned their first point of the campaign and are currently placed eighth with one point from three games. However, their poor net run rate of -1.964 continues to be a concern early in the tournament.

At the top end of the table, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals are closely following Punjab Kings with four points each. All three teams have won both their matches so far, but are separated by net run rate.

RCB currently hold the second spot with an impressive NRR of +2.501, followed by Rajasthan Royals at +2.233 and Delhi Capitals at +1.170.

In the mid-table, Sunrisers Hyderabad occupy the fifth position with two points from three matches, while Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are placed sixth and seventh respectively, both with two points from two games. Net run rate is currently separating these sides as the competition begins to take shape.

At the bottom of the table, Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings are yet to open their accounts.

Gujarat Titans, with two losses from two matches, are placed ninth, while Chennai Super Kings are struggling at the bottom after three consecutive defeats, with a worrying net run rate of -2.517.