.jpg?type=hq)
Eden Gardens and KKR (Source: AFP)
As the IPL 2026 gathers momentum, anticipation is building for Match 12, where Kolkata Knight Riders will face Punjab Kings at the iconic Eden Gardens on Monday, April 6. With the tournament still in its early stages, both teams find themselves at contrasting ends.
KKR's campaign has gotten off to a disappointing start, with back-to-back defeats putting them on the back foot early in the season.
KKR and PBKS' tournament so far
Kolkata-based franchise lost their most recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, which they lost convincingly by 65 runs at home. Chasing a daunting target of 227, KKR faltered despite a spirited knock from Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored 52 off 29 balls.
Rinku Singh also contributed with 35 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to rise to the occasion, leading to a collapse at 161.
On the bowling front, Blessing Muzarabani stood out with an impressive spell, picking up four wickets for 41 runs, while Vaibhav Arora chipped in with two scalps. However, the overall performance highlighted gaps in both batting depth and execution under pressure.
In contrast, PBKS have made a flying start to their season, winning both their opening matches. After defeating the Gujarat Titans, they followed it up with an emphatic win over the Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk.
Chasing a formidable target of 210, Punjab displayed remarkable composure and firepower, completing the chase in just 18.4 overs.
Also Read: Matheesha Pathirana Issues Official Update On KKR Availability For IPL 2026
The batting unit has looked solid, with Prabhsimran Singh contributing 43 runs and Shreyas Iyer anchoring the innings with a crucial half-century. Priyansh Arya’s explosive 39 off just 11 balls added the finishing touch.
The bowling attack has also been effective, with Vijaykumar Vyshak leading the charge, supported by Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Bartlett, and Marco Jansen.
KKR and PBKS' training disrupted ahead of the clash
Preparations for the KKR vs PBKS encounter have been hampered by adverse weather conditions in Kolkata. Persistent rain forced both teams to cancel their pre-match training sessions, disrupting their usual routines.
Reports from RevSportzGlobal indicate that KKR opted to call off their practice session entirely, while PBKS were also unlikely to train due to the inclement weather.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata Weather Report for KKR vs PBKS match 12
The weather is expected to play a significant role in the KKR vs PBKS game. According to forecasts, Kolkata is set to experience increased thunderstorm activity between April 5 and April 9. While the day may begin with partly cloudy skies, conditions are likely to deteriorate as the evening progresses.
During match hours, rain is almost certain, with some chance of precipitation predicted. The temperature is expected to hover around 26°C, accompanied by 64% humidity and wind speeds of approximately 11.2 km/h.
Visibility is likely to remain at around 10 kms, but intermittent showers and possible thunderstorms could interrupt play.
Also Read: Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy Revive Sunken SRH Ship Vs LSG To Enter IPL History Books
.jpg?type=mq "Rishabh Pant Catch")
