Heavy downpour forces IPL Qualifier to be postponed by a day

Kolkata, May 27 (PTI) Incessant rainfall for the past few days in the city led to the postponement of the first qualifier of IPL-7 between hosts Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab scheduled at the Eden Gardens, here today.

The match will now be held at the same venue at 4 pm tomorrow. In case the weather holds up in time, there is a possibility of a five-overs per side game by 9:10 pm latest.