Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings shared a point each after rain forced this Indian Premier League season's first no result in Kolkata on Saturday.

Chasing 202 for victory, Kolkata were seven for one when rain stopped play, and after about 90 minutes officials called off the match at Eden Gardens.

Punjab, still searching for their first title in the popular T20 tournament, climbed a place to fourth in the 10-team table with five wins, three losses and one no result.

Kolkata, who won their third title last season, stay at seventh with three wins, five defeats and one no result.