Eden Gardens Sees Rain In KKR Vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match (Source: AP Photos)
On Sunday, rain arrived for the very first time during IPL 2026. It appeared to ruin the mood of many during the Kolkata Knight Riders’ high-voltage clash against the Punjab Kings, which took place at Eden Gardens.
As rain has disturbed many cricket fans across the globe, let’s take a look at the official IPL match timings amidst revised playing conditions in the KKR Vs PBKS IPL 2026 match.
Notably, Match 12 of IPL 2026 has started losing overs (9:10 PM IST onwards). The BCCI earlier made it clear how long the games can be stretched. Here, in this article, let’s take a look at the full details regarding the IPL match timings.
IPL Match Timings With Full Details
When there is no rain, the IPL matches are supposed to be done by 10.50 PM IST if it begins on 7.30 PM IST scheduled time. However, the BCCI has told all the umpires that it can get an extra one hour, which is 11:50 PM IST.
However, if the match ends in a tie by 11:20 PM IST, and there is a Super Over happening, it should begin within 11:30 PM IST, which is ten minutes after the original match ends.
For the Super Over, players can take as much as 30 minutes for the Super Over.
However, if the Super Over ends in a tie by 11:50 PM IST, the second Super Over will get underway by 12:00 AM IST, 10 minutes after.
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What Happens If IPL Super Over Ends In A Tie?
Notably, if the Super Over does not start within 20 minutes of the Original match's end, the match will end in a tie, without having anything to do with the Super Over.
Let’s not forget, these are all the details of an IPL match when there is no rain. If there is rain, the conditions get revised in different ways, and it hampers all the areas.
Nevertheless, umpires do have a conversation with the captains to give clarifications of how exactly the rain-marred IPL matches will take place.
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What Is The Final Cut-Off Time For KKR Vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match?
The final cut-off time for a minimum of 5-over KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 match is 11:14 PM IST. The current conditions at Eden Gardens are not looking great, as Kolkata has been seeing rain for a while now, and there is no chance of stopping at this moment.
Nevertheless, fans can wait a little while in the hope of seeing the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 match.
Even though Eden Gardens drainage system is not bad, it will still take at least an hour for the ground staff to resume action once rain stops in Kolkata.
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