Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, 12th Match, Indian Premier League 2026 - CommentaryKKR vs PBKS, 12th Match, Indian Premier League 2026 - Commentary

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KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Match Abandoned

Shivam: KKR's combination just isn't clicking right now. If you play Rahane then Narine can't open who is most impactful as an opener. Another big question is selection of Ramandeep Singh. Right now, he doesn't clearly fit in any role. He clearly is not a finisher and can't give you reliable 1-2 overs.

Siddharth: Finn Allen and Tim Seifert should be opening for KKR to make proper use of the powerplay and they are both in excellent form. Jinx can come in one down and take on the spinners

Nadeem: Despite going in with one of the highest purses, CSK and KKR are still struggling with team balance. Lesson from the Indian Premier League: big money can't fix poor combinations - get it right in the mega auction, mini auction is just patchwork.

Prosenjit Sengupta: The whole problem starts with the captaincy and selection. I am not seeing Green as a performer and rather drop him and bring Rachin Ravindra who will give 2-3 solid overs. Moreover using Narine on top and in slog overs could be an option. I will also pick Tejaswi Dahiya instead Ramandeep.

Pratik Sanjiv: KKR has always been successful when Sunil Narine has opened the innings for them. I would bring him on the top along with Finn Allen. That would be deadly combo!!

Kumar: Usually, when rain is expected, everyone prefers to bowl first. I wonder why Rahane decided to bat first.

How Many Runs Can Vaughan Score?

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Xavier Bartlett to Cameron Green, out Caught by Prabhsimran Singh!! It's another outie and it's another edge to Prabhsimran Singh. This guy is a gun bowler when it swings. Short of a length delivery moving away, Green pushes away from the body and nicked off. He was caught on the crease and caught fishing at the ball. It's not looking good for KKR already. Cameron Green c Prabhsimran Singh b Xavier Bartlett 4(2) [4s-1]

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Xavier Bartlett to Cameron Green, FOUR, outside edge and it escapes between slip and short third man. Outswinger outside off stump, Green pushes at it and gets away with the thick edge. Off the mark in streaky fashion

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Xavier Bartlett to Finn Allen, out Caught by Prabhsimran Singh!! Finds the edge this time and the struggle ends. All Xavier Bartlett was doing this entire over was bowl short of a length and take it away from Allen. The NZ batter only wanted to belt every ball down the ground. This time he tries to loft through the line, gets an outside edge and it goes straight to Prabhsimran Singh. Finn Allen c Prabhsimran Singh b Xavier Bartlett 6(7) [4s-1]

Powerplay dual

There is a bit of swing for Arshdeep. Expect Punjab Kings to pick at least one wicket in the powerplay, but also for Kolkata Knight Riders to score 60+. View Complete Forecast...