During the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens, rain disrupted play and shifted the focus to the clock. The key question was until what time officials could wait to complete a five-over-a-side contest. The standard reference point was 11:50 PM IST, allowing for a one-hour delay from the usual finish time of 10:50 PM for a regular IPL match starting at 7:30 PM. In rain-affected matches, the timing may vary based on interruptions, inspections, and overs-reduction calculations. Before the rain interruption, Punjab Kings were in control with Kolkata Knight Riders at 25/2. The timing issue was crucial as the delay favored Punjab’s advantage while Kolkata struggled to recover. The discussion on the cut-off time directly impacted the match’s outcome, as reduced-overs games penalize teams that have lost control early on. The outer limit for a five-over match starting at 7:30 PM is approximately 11:50 PM.
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