Kolkata Knight Riders have faced many challenges this season. Last year’s defending champions are struggling to get back into form. In such a situation, KKR received a slight advantage in the playoff race because two other teams lost points.
Delhi’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad was washed out due to rain last Monday, which affected the points table. Similarly, Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians were defeated by Gujarat at home yesterday, causing them to drop points as well. Because of these results, KKR now sees new hope for making the playoffs ahead of their upcoming match against Chennai.
KKR’s Playoff Chances Have Improved
If you look at the current points table of the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders are at 6th place with 11 points. Mumbai Indians are in 4th place with 14 points from 12 matches, while Delhi Capitals are in 5th place with 13 points.
Now the question is—how can KKR benefit? If the Knights beat Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday, they will move to 13 points from 12 matches, just like Delhi.
KKR Could Catch Up with Delhi and Mumbai
With a win against Chennai, Kolkata will be right behind Delhi and Mumbai in the points table. After the KKR vs CSK match, either Delhi or Mumbai will lose points in their upcoming matches. That gives KKR a real chance to enter the top four.
Sources say KKR players were happy after Mumbai’s recent defeat. That’s why Shahrukh Khan’s team will enter the field with confidence and smiles against Chennai at Eden Gardens.
Why Today’s Match Is Very Important
Ajinkya Rahane’s team will face Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s CSK on Wednesday at Eden Gardens. According to KKR’s playoff math, they need to win all three remaining matches by big margins.
Even if KKR doesn’t reach the usual 16-point magic number, they could still qualify for the playoffs with 14 or 15 points—if their net run rate is good enough. That means Kolkata not only has to win, but must win big.
Knights Still Hopeful
The KKR camp is confident. They believe they can win all their upcoming matches and make it to the playoffs. Now, it’s up to the team to prove it on the field.
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