KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026: If it was not for rain, Kolkata Knight Riders would have found it hard to win the match after captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat first. It was stunning to see Rahane opt to bat first knowing very well that there is forecast for rain. And then, after the bizarre call, they lost two of their most-important batters in a 22 balls that were bowled. 

Rahane Escapes The Blushes

It is clear that KKR would have had a lot of answering to do had rain not abandoned the game. Kolkata would thank their lucky stars for managing to escape with a point. The point is is gold for Kolkata as they had lost their first two games.