Reigning Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), are in a spot of bother. After failing to chase 112 runs against the Punjab Kings (PBKS), there is a massive chance that KKR are already out of the IPL 2025 Playoffs race.
The reshuffling of teams hasn’t really helped the three-time champions. They did their best at the auction table and assembled a squad that was worthy of achieving success. But unfortunately, KKR haven’t been able to deliver.
IPL 2025 performance so far
As of April 15, KKR is one of three teams that have played 7 of their 14 group-stage matches. And they have a 3-4 record and are placed sixth on the points table. They aren’t in the best of positions, but to determine whether they can still make the final four, one must analyse their performance so far.
Wins: RR (8th), SRH (ranked 9th), CSK (ranked 10th) Losses: RCB (3rd), MI (ranked 7th), LSG (5th), PBKS (ranked 4th)
One look at their results will tell you that KKR has beaten poor teams and lost to the good wins. Their wins are over Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). These teams are currently the three worst sides in the IPL 2025. The losses are against all the teams better than them. Mumbai Indians (MI) are slow starters, and with Jasprit Bumrah returning, you’d expect them to do much better.
IPL 2025 Playoffs: KKR Qualification Scenarios
16 points is usually what guarantees your IPL 2025 Playoffs qualification. And LSG would aim for that. Last year, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) did qualify with 14 points, but in 2022 and 2023, 16 points was the cutoff for the final four. This suggests KKR needs to win 5 of their remaining 7 matches.
Things are expected to get very difficult for KKR. Their next three matches are against Gujarat Titans (GT), PBKS and Delhi Capitals (DC). These are three of the four best teams in the tournament. But there is a silver lining.
If KKR manages to beat one or two of them, they might have a chance to qualify for the IPL 2025 Playoffs. KKR’s last four matches are against RR, CSK, SRH and RCB. Mind you, the first three teams are those that they have beaten so far. They’ll enter these matches with confidence.
This means that realistically, even if they beat even one of GT, PBKS, or DC, they can still make the final four. Yes, they might have to win four on the trot, but it’s not something that KKR haven’t done before. They did that just last year and many of the players they have know what is needed to win an IPL trophy.
IPL 2025 – Points Table (as of April 15)
TeamsMatchesWonLostPointsNet Run RateGujarat Titans6428+1.081Delhi Capitals5418+0.899Royal Challengers Bengaluru6428+0.672Punjab Kings6428+0.172Lucknow Super Giants7438+0.086Kolkata Knight Riders7346+0.547Mumbai Indians6244+0.104Rajasthan Royals6244-0.838Sunrisers Hyderabad6244-1.245Chennai Super Kings7254-1.276KKR Qualification Scenarios: Ajinkya Rahane & Co. need 5 wins to confirm IPL 2025 Playoffs spot Inside Sport India.
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