KOL vs PBKS Live Score
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: 25‑2 in 3.4 Ov — Bartlett’s Double Strike & Rain Halt IPL 2026 Match 12
And rain has stopped play at the most crucial moment of the match! Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves in deep trouble at 25 for 2, and it is none other than Xavier Bartlett who has blown away their top order — two wickets, zero mercy, and a stunned KKR dressing room staring at the covers.
Match Overview
IPL 2026 Match 12 promised an explosive contest between two hungry sides — the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Punjab Kings. PBKS won the toss and made the bold call to bowl first under lights, a decision that has so far looked inspired from the very first over.
KKR’s openers walked out with plenty to prove, but Xavier Bartlett had other ideas. The PBKS pacer was sharp, disciplined, and absolutely lethal — and by the time rain arrived in the 4th over, the damage had already been done in devastating fashion.
Live Scorecard — KOL Innings
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 | Not Out ✅ |
| Finn Allen | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.7 | c Simran Singh b Bartlett |
| Cameron Green | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 | c Simran Singh b Bartlett |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | Not Out ✅ |
| Yet to bat: Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi | ||||||
| Extras | 0 | |||||
| Total | 25 / 2 (3.4 Overs) | CRR 6.82 | ||||
Bowling Figures — PBKS
Fall of Wickets
Powerplay Summary
KKR managed just 25 runs in the powerplay overs (0.1–6), losing 2 crucial wickets in the process. The run rate of 6.82 looks underwhelming given the firepower in their lineup, and the two early dismissals have placed enormous pressure on the remaining middle order.
Partnerships
- Rahane & Finn Allen 12 (10 balls)
- Rahane & Cameron Green 4 (2 balls)
- Rahane & Raghuvanshi (ongoing) 9 (10 balls)
DLS Method Now in Play
With rain halting proceedings at 3.4 overs, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method will be applied if play resumes. KKR will need to recalibrate their target and batting approach. A minimum of 5 overs per side is required for a result to be declared.
What Happens Next? KKR vs PBKS Live Score
The match now rests in the hands of the weather and the match officials. If play resumes, KKR will require a composed and calculated partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi to rebuild the innings and restore some momentum.
Punjab Kings will be delighted with their bowling performance so far. Bartlett’s figures of 2/9 in 1.4 overs are exceptional, and Arshdeep Singh has been economical on the other end. If the rain clears, PBKS will look to press home their advantage with KKR in a state of flux.
For KKR fans, the hope is that heavyweights like Rovman Powell and Rinku Singh can come in and launch a powerful counter-attack. One thing is certain — when play resumes, this IPL thriller is far from over.
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