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KKR also joins the race for IPL playoffs, opposition teams’ heartbeats increase
Sandy Verma | May 9, 2026 8:24 PM CST

IPL 2026 Playoff Scenario for KKR : Now the 7th team has entered the race for IPL 2026 playoffs. Kolkata Knight Riders, who were yearning for victory at the beginning of the season, have made a tremendous comeback. The team has presented a strong claim for the playoffs by winning the last four matches. Now they have to win at least three out of their four matches. If they are successful in winning all the remaining matches then their place in the playoffs will be confirmed.

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Kolkata Knight Riders started the current season with five defeats, while one match was washed out due to rain. But, the three-time winners got their first win on April 19 against Rajasthan Royals. After this the team has defeated Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals. In this way the team has achieved 9 points in 10 matches. Now to reach the playoffs, it will have to win at least three of the remaining four matches. During this period, they will have to win by a big margin to improve their net run rate compared to other teams. Currently, KKR is at 7th position in the points table.

Let us tell you that Kolkata Knight Riders have to play their next four matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Against whom it will not be easy to win. But, the current performance of the team is going to increase the tension of the opposing teams.


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