Kolkata, April 6 Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings each earned a point after their Indian Premier League match was called off due to persistent rain and the subsequent wet outfield on Monday.
The home team's captain, Ajinkya Rahane, won the toss and chose to bat, but his team suffered an early setback in the second over when Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett dismissed opener Finn Allen (6) and Cameron Green (4), leaving KKR struggling at 16 for two.
Rahane (8 not out) and wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi (7 not out) were attempting to stabilize the innings when rain stopped play at 25 for two after just 3.4 overs.
With the match eventually abandoned, KKR secured their first point after consecutive losses.
Brief scores: Kolkata Knight Riders 25 for 2 in 3.4 overs (Xavier Bartlett 2/9). Match abandoned.