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IPL KKR Playoff Scenario: Kolkata Knight Riders’ hopes of reaching the playoffs after losing an important match with Chennai Super Kings have suffered a shock. But there is still a chance left to qualify with a very close margin.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ hopes of reaching the playoffs
Highlights
- KKR’s hopes of reaching the playoffs are over?
- Are you out of the tournament after the defeat against Chennai?
- Qualification is still possible due to luck and miracles
New Delhi: After the defeat to Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is on the verge of being out of the Indian Premier League, but captain Ajinkya Rahane still remains hopeful. KKR now has two matches left and it can reach at most 15 points.
All expectations have not ended yet
Kolkata Knight Riders are currently standing with 11 points in 12 matches, only two matches remain. KKR’s qualification expectations will also depend on the fact that Gujarat Titans, RCB and Punjab Kings win their remaining matches. KKR won both his remaining matches and hopes that Mumbai Indians remained at 14 after losing their remaining two games. In this situation, KKR will be equal to Delhi capitals with 15 points. Net run rate will then play an important role in deciding the fourth team for the playoffs with GT, RCB and PBKS.
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Rahane still confident of qualification
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said in a press conference after the match on Wednesday, ‘I think we can also qualify on the basis of 15 points. We still have to think positively. We currently have to play matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. So as a team we have to be positive, think how we can win the next two matches. We are playing very good cricket. We have full faith in returning as a team.
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Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media … Read more