KKR vs PBKS: Fans had high expectations from the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, but rain spoiled everything. After the toss only 3.4 overs could be played. After which the match was stopped for a long time due to rain. The match was expected to go on even after the rain stopped, but due to a mistake by the groundsman, the umpires had to cancel the match. The three umpires took this decision keeping in mind the fitness of the players.

Why was the match canceled even after the rain stopped?

The rain stopped at 22:28 in the night. Even at that time, there was time to prepare the ground in 45 minutes, but when the cover started being removed from the ground, a lot of water fell on the boundary line. Which increased the umpire’s problem. If the match had been played even after that, the players could have suffered injuries. To ensure that the players do not suffer any injuries, a major decision had to be taken to cancel the match. This water had fallen on the ground while removing the covers. However, due to this mistake the fans who came to the field were disappointed.

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