Mohun Bagan vs Punjab FC, ISL 2023-24: Why is the Match Delayed? When will it start?

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Mohun Bagan are up against Punjab FC today in their first match of the Indian Super League. The defending Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant are taking on newly-promoted Punjab FC at home at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

The Mohun Bagan Super Giant, champions of last season, have set their eyes on making history in the Indian Super League. Their objective is to be the first to successively win the Indian Super League Trophy, a feat they are motivated to achieve following their triumphant conquest over Bengaluru FC in last year's Grand Final.

Although the match was supposed to kick off at 8 pm IST, it has now been delayed and the match in Kolkata will start a bit later.

Mohun Bagan vs Punjab FC: Why is the Match Delayed?

Mohun Bagan vs Punjab FC match has been delayed by 35 minutes and the new kick-off is tentatively at 8:35 pm IST.

The match has been delayed to accommodate for completion of the previous match today, which is taking place in Bhubaneshwar between Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC.

That match was suspended for some time due to extreme lightning and to allow the coverage and telecast rights, this match has been deferred for 35 minutes. It means that the Mohun Bagan fixture is going to be broadcast and there won't be any telecast clashes between the two matches.