Match 13: CSK v. KKR: Match Abandoned due to Rain! One Point Each!

The very important match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders was called off after continuous rain and poor out field conditions. Though rain stopped in between, most of the day it was raining. The ground staff tried their best but rain did not stop.

The weather forecast also clearly mentioned rain and it did happen. With both the teams with one win and two loss, the match between them was crucial as a win for either of them will put them ahead of the others.

Earlier, on April 21st, the match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals in Durban was also called off due to rain.

With this win, both teams have 3 points each from their 4 matches.

Match # 13
Date: Saturday April 25, 2009
Teams: Chennai Super Kings v. Kolkata Knight Riders
Captains: Dhoni and McCullum
Toss: Did not happen
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Result: Match Abandoned due to Rain
Points: CSK 1; KKR 1
Man of the Match: -

First Three Match Results of CSK:

CSK v. MI - CSK Lost the Match

CSK v. RC - CSK Won the Match

CSK v. DD - CSK Lost the Match

First Three Match Results of KKR:

KKR v. DC - KKR Lost the Match

KKR v. KXI - KKR Won the Match

KKR v. RR - KKR Lost the Match

Match 7: MI v. RR: Rain Wins! One Poing Each!

Rain won the match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. The match was much expected because of the clash expected between Sachin and Warne. This cannot be seen anywhere, especially in a serious cricket.

The umpires waited till the allowable time, but could not start the match.

Each team has gained one point and with this, Rajasthan Royals entered the points column in the table and Mumbai moved to 3 points and leading the table as of now.

This is the first match to be abandoned due to rain. The match between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders was also stopped due to rain, but by that time, the minimum number of overs were bowled and hence the decision was given in favor of KKR.