Kolkata Knight Riders' Slim Chance at Playoffs Hinges on Rajasthan Royals' Match Against Mumbai Indians
मुख्य बातें
- •KKR's playoff chances hinge on RR's performance against MI on Sunday.
- •KKR needs to defeat DC by 77 or more runs or chase down Delhi's score in 12.1 overs to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
- •The loss of Angkrish Raghuvanshi due to injury has dealt a significant blow to KKR's chances.
- •PBKS can also qualify for the playoffs if MI beats RR and DC defeats KKR.
- •RR's win at Mumbai will render all permutations and combinations meaningless, securing their spot in the Eliminator.
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match at the Eden Gardens, but their chances of making it to the playoffs are slim. According to the current standings, KKR needs a specific outcome from the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede on Sunday to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
If RR wins against MI, KKR's match against DC will be a dead rubber as RR will have secured a spot in the playoffs and KKR, along with Punjab Kings (PBKS), will be eliminated from the tournament. However, if RR loses to MI, KKR will have a chance to go to the next round as the fourth team if they can overhaul PBKS' net run rate. To achieve this, KKR must defeat DC by 77 or more runs or chase down whatever Delhi posts in 12.1 overs. Both scenarios are considered challenging, and if KKR fails to meet these conditions, PBKS will qualify as the fourth team.
