Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) entered IPL 2025 The goal of the season is to secure his fourth title. However, the journey has been a mixed bag for Ajinkya Rahane -led side.
In the season opener, KKR lost seven wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at home. However, he raised back with a win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in his next stability. As of May 4, both RR and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially abolished the tournament, leaving eight teams in the playoff race.
Current status of KKR
| Win matches | 05 |
| No result | 01 |
| Total number | 11 |
| Net run rate (NRR) | +0.249 |
| Current position | 06 |
| Matches gone | 03 |
Basic requirements for playoff qualification
IPL has followed the 10-team format from 2022. Since then, the following trends have been seen:
- 16 points (8 wins): almost certain qualifications
- 14 points (7 wins): dependent on potential qualification, NRR and other results (RCB in 2024)
- 12 points (6 wins): Rare, only once a team is eligible with 12 points (SRH in 2019)
KKR's remaining fixtures
Defending Champions have a total of three games. The stability list is as follows:
- VS CSK (May 7, Eden Garden)
- VS SRH (May 10, Hyderabad)
- VS RCB (May 17, Bengaluru)
Merit landscape
- If KKR wins the remaining three matches, they will qualify.
Last Issue – 17
They probably end in the top four, or in the top two depending on Mi, GT, PBKS results.
- If KKR wins two matches but loses a game, they are likely to be very worthy.
Last Issue – 15
Their merit depends on how other mid-table teams (PBK, DC, LSG) perform in their fixtures.
Fixty for KKR that matters
Delhi Capital – 12 points (10 matches)
Matches left – 4
- VS SRH (May 5)
- VS PBKS (8 May)
- VS GT (11 May)
- VS MI (15 May)
If they lose two games and finish on the table with 14 or 16 digits, KKR can move them forward by reaching 15+ points.
Punjab Kings – 13 points (10 matches)
Matches left – 4
- VS LSG (4 May)
- VS DC (8 May)
- VS MI (11 May)
- VS RR (16 May)
If they lose two matches and end with 15 or less digits, KKR may qualify on a better NRR basis.
Lucknow Super Giants – 10 points (10 matches)
Matches left – 4
- VS PBK (4 May)
- VS RCB (9 May)
- VS GT (14 May)
- VS SRH (18 May)
LSG can reach a maximum of 18 points, but if they lose two games, they will be stuck to 14 or 16, which will open the option to qualify for KKR.
Want match for KKR
- Vs CSK – CSK has already been abolished, but the chances of qualifying the KKR may deteriorate.
- VS SRH -SRH currently ups six points, but mid -table clash is very important.
- VS RCB – As part of the controversy for the playoffs with RCB, the clash will be a possible knockout game. RCBs are still table toppers, and the game will be a decisive for both teams.
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