KKR vs PBKS LIVE Score Updates: The 12th match of IPL 2026 is being played today between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat. KKR team is playing with two changes in this match. Varun Chakraborty and Sunil Narine are out of this match. Rovman Powell and Navdeep Saini have got a chance in their place. Saini is debuting for KKR. It is a big challenge for KKR to take 2 points by defeating Punjab Kings at their home ground. The start of IPL 2026 has not been good for Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR is at ninth position in the points table after losing both its opening matches. KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, will try to register its first win of the season by defeating Punjab, captained by Shreyas Iyer. However, it is not going to be easy for KKR to defeat Punjab Kings. Punjab is at fourth position in the points table after winning both its matches of the season.
Kolkata vs Punjab LIVE Score: What is the cut off time for 5 overs play?
The cut-off time for 5-over matches is 11:14 pm. That means if the rain stops by 11:14 pm and the field dries up, then a 5-over match is possible. At present, heavy rain and strong winds have reduced the possibilities of the game. By the time the game was stopped, KKR’s score was 25/2 (3.4 overs).
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Score: Rain still continues in Eden Gardens
The umpires were supposed to come to the ground at 8.45 to inspect the pitch, but the rain is not stopping. It is still raining in Eden Gardens, due to which the start of the game is being delayed. The fans present in the ground are waiting for the rain to stop. After the rain stops, the ground staff will take half an hour to prepare the field for play.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Score: Fans will have to wait
The rain had stopped in between, but the rains have started again in Eden Gardens. The ground has been covered with covers again. Fans will have to wait for the action to start. Umpires will come to the field at 8.45 for inspection.
Kolkata vs Punjab Live Score: Play stopped due to rain
Rain has hit Eden Gardens, due to which the match had to be stopped. The field has been covered with covers. By the time the game was stopped, 3.4 overs had been played, in which KKR had scored 25 runs at the loss of two wickets. Ajinkya Rahane (8*) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (7*) are unbeaten. So far, Xavier Bartlett has taken two wickets for Punjab Kings. Bartlett took these wickets in a single over.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Score: KKR gets second blow
KKR has lost two batsmen in the same over, due to which the team is in trouble. Xavier Bartlett, who came with the second over of the innings, first sent Finn Allen to the pavilion and then dismissed Cameron Green as well. Green’s innings ended on 4 runs. Bartlett has given a strong start to Punjab Kings. At the same time, the responsibility of handling KKR’s innings is now on captain Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. After two overs the score is 16/2.
Kolkata vs Punjab Live Score: KKR’s first wicket falls
Xavier Bartlett has given the first blow to KKR. Kolkata lost the wicket of Finn Allen at the score of 12 runs in the second over of the innings. Allen was caught out by wicketkeeper Prabhsimran Singh. He scored 6 runs.
Kolkata vs Punjab LIVE Score: KKR batting starts, score 12/0 after one over
Kolkata Knight Riders have scored 12 runs without losing any wicket after one over of play. In this over of Arshdeep Singh, one four each came from the bat of Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen.
Kolkata vs Punjab Live Score: Playing XI of Punjab Kings
Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vishak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Kolkata vs Punjab LIVE Score: Playing XI of Kolkata Knight Riders
Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wicketkeeper), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Score: KKR won the toss and chose batting
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has won the toss and decided to bat. KKR team is playing with two changes in this match. Varun Chakraborty and Sunil Narine are out of this match. Rovman Powell and Navdeep Saini have got a chance in their place. Saini is debuting for KKR.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Score: Toss to be held at 7 pm
The toss of the match is to be held at 7 o’clock. There is a shadow of rain on the match. There is every possibility of rain causing disruption during the match. In such a situation, the captain who wins the toss can decide to bowl. It remains to be seen whether there will be a change in the playing-11 of KKR after two consecutive defeats.
Kolkata vs Punjab Live Score: What did Saudi say about Green?
Before the match, KKR bowling coach Southee said about Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, ‘Obviously you will see him bowling during training, because you cannot suddenly start bowling in the match. That’s why ever since he came here, he has been working hard to regain his match fitness and it takes time. There are talks about this between us and the Australian Cricket Board and I am confident that he will be seen bowling in the match soon.
Kolkata vs Punjab LIVE Score: Probable playing eleven of Punjab Kings
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Cooper Connolly, S Iyer (captain), Shashank Singh, MP Stoinis, M Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vaishakh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Score: KKR’s probable playing eleven
Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wicketkeeper), C Green, RK Singh, Ramandeep Singh, SP Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakraborty, Karthik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani.
Kolkata vs Punjab LIVE Score: Rain can become a villain
Weather conditions can trouble KKR and PBKS. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather may affect the KKR-PBKS match. The city is expected to remain cloudy throughout the day and there are chances of rain. Along with rain, strong winds and storms can also hinder the match. The probability of rain between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm is 40 percent, which will increase to 50 percent in the next hour and will gradually reduce during the night. In such circumstances the possibility of the match being shortened increases.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Score: How will be the mood of the pitch?
Talking about the pitch, the pitch of Eden Gardens is generally considered favorable for batsmen. It is easy to score runs due to the fast outfield. The surface here is flat and the ball hits the bat well, due to which the batsmen are able to play freely. The fast bowlers may get some help in the beginning of the match, but as the game progresses, the pitch becomes slow and the spin bowlers start showing effect. Chasing the target is often easy here due to short boundaries and dew.
Kolkata vs Punjab LIVE Score: Good news for KKR
Before the match, good news has come for KKR. Mathisha Pathirana has resumed bowling in the nets and is continuously improving. According to the report of Cricbuzz, KKR is hopeful that their player worth Rs 18 crore can be included in the team for IPL. KKR’s bowling will get a boost with Pathirana joining the team. He can prove to be a game changer for the team.
Kolkata vs Punjab Live Score: Head to Head Record of Punjab and KKR
A total of 35 matches have been played between the two teams so far. KKR has the upper hand in this. KKR has won 21 matches, while Punjab Kings have won 13 matches. A match between the two teams was cancelled.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Score: ‘Kings’ of Punjab will go out to score a hat-trick of victory
On the other hand, Punjab Kings will look to score a hat-trick of wins in today’s match. Punjab has made a great start to the season by defeating Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. The team has looked strong so far. In such a situation, his effort will be to defeat KKR also today.
Kolkata vs Punjab Live Score: KKR look for first win
KKR team is looking for its first win this season. After losing the first match against Mumbai Indians, KKR also lost the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. In such a situation, KKR will be eyeing a win against Punjab Kings at their home ground today. KKR will hope that the team overcomes its weaknesses seen in the last two matches and comes on the field.
