KKR’s Playoff Dreams Hang by a Thread After Last-Over Defeat to CSK
KKR Playoff Scenario IPL 2025 : The hopes of the Kolkata Knight Riders of a spot on the IPL 2025 playoffs suffered a serious blow on Wednesday night at Eden Gardens while facing a loss of leaving their hearts to the Chennai Super Kings. In what was a mandatory match, KKR fell short of the final when MS Dhoni broke six huge, turning the match-and-head-down season.
While KKR is still mathematically in the race, the road ahead is extremely complicated. With 11 points in 12 matches, they must win the remaining two games to reach 15 points. However, this in itself may not be enough.
The Complex Equation for KKR’s Playoff Hopes
Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore – Two teams already have 16 points, which means that KKR will not be able to move them in the standing. It just depends on other teams losing the key match, which leaves just a thin way for qualification.
KKR is currently competing with four other teams for a potential playoff berth. Of those, Mumbai Indians seem to be the most likely obstacle. MI is currently in fourth place with 14 points out of 12 matches. If Mumbai loses both of their matches, they will be at the age of 14, giving KKR some chance to jump with two wins.
The next two matches in Mumbai are against the Punjab Kings (May 11) and the Delhi Capitals (May 15). KKR fans hope that both Punjab and Delhi defeat Mumbai. If Punjab defeats Mumbai, they will be eligible to remove Mumbai with 17 points.
But that’s not all.
Then KKR will need Delhi to defeat Mumbai, but lost their other two matches – ideally by a large margin. In this way, Delhi will be at 15 points, possibly below KKR if the net run rate favors Kolkata.
Lucknow and Net Run Rate Could Be Deciders
The second contender in the mix is the Lucknow Super Giants, who still have three matches. To get KKRA real shots, Lucknow should lose at least one games, keeping them at a maximum of 14 points. If KKR can reach 15 it can open a place.
Even if this is all in place, the run rate will be the final crucial factor. KKR just doesn’t have to win the rest of their matches – they should do this through a big margin to improve their net run rate and stay forward in the order of packing.
What’s Next for KKR?
Despite obstacles, KKR’s mantra remains simple: big victory and wait. Their focus should now be on both the rest of the games to be convinced, while elsewhere, hoping for the consequences that go in their favor.
In a tournament known for its play and unpredictability, only one miracle can now live KKR’s campaign – but cricket fans know very well, miracles have not been heard in the IPL.
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