Can Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) still reach the IPL 2025 playoffs?

By Kaif - Apr 22, 2025 04:15 PM
Last updated on Apr 22, 2025 04:15 PM

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Can Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) still reach the IPL 2025 playoffs?: Kolkata Knight Riders had to face a humiliating defeat by 39 runs against Gujarat Titans in the last match. Gujarat team batted first in the match and scored 198 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. In response, Kolkata could score only 159 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. This is the team's fifth defeat in 8 matches in the current season. The team is currently at the seventh position in the points table with three wins and 6 points.

Looking at the current position of Kolkata Knight Riders in the points table, it seems difficult for them to reach the playoffs. But the team still has a chance. Let us tell you how Kolkata can reach the playoffs.

How can KKR qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs?

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To reach the playoffs of IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders will have to win their remaining 6 matches. If the team is able to do so, then at the end of the league stage, they will have 18 points and the team can confirm their place in the playoffs. Let us tell you, even after five losses, KKR's run rate is good, so the team would now like to improve it further.
If the team wins five of their remaining 6 matches, then even with 16 points, they will have a chance to make it to the top-4. However, six teams are already above them, so five wins will only help them, which will depend on their better net run rate and the results of other teams.
If the defending champion team manages to win four of their remaining six matches, they will have 14 points. However, this will not be enough to make it to the playoffs this season. If this situation happens then the team will be out of the race and will remain in the competition mathematically. Then it is important for the team to not only win but win by a good margin to increase their NRR.

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