IPL 2025 Pinches: What are Kolkata Knight Riders' chances of KKR vs PBKS? Qualifications Cenarios Explain | Mint

Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) chances for a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 play -offs were severely hit on Saturday after Rain forced a wash -out against Punjab Kings in the Eden Gardens. After Punjab Kings placed 201/4 KKR, it was 7/0 at the end of the first, when heavy rain came down with dust storms. This was especially the first washout of IPL 2025. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings match hit rain on April 18, but a result came out after the match was reduced to 14 over per side. With this washout, both KKR and Punjab -Kings each shared a point. This means that KKR remains seventh with seven points, while Punjab Kings rose to fourth place with 11 points out of nine games. What happens to KKR’s qualification? A team must win at least eight games (16 points) to secure a place in IPL 2025 play -offs. KKR, currently played nine games, won just three and lost five. The defending champions must win all their remaining five games to stay in the race for a play -off match. 5 Wins, 0 Losses: In case of five wins in five games, KKR will reach 17 points, which will be enough to secure one last four place. 4 WINNINGS, 1 LOSS: If KKR manages to win four games and lose one, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side will reach 15 points, which will be enough to go through. 3 Wins, 2 Losses: If KKR manages to win three games and lose two, they will reach 13 points. In this case, KKR will need help from other teams to see them in the last four. 2 Wins, 3 Losses: If KKR manages to win just two games and lose three, the 11 points will not be enough. 1 wins, 4 losses: In this case, KKR will end their IPL 2025 campaign at nine points and thus leave the tournament. Stay up to date with all the actions from the IPL 2025. Look at the IPL 2025 schedule, follow the latest IPL 2025 points table and follow the top performers with the orange cap and purple cap. First Published: April 26, 2025, 23:15 IST