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Kolkata Knight Riders are among the 5 teams left in the race for the final spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs. The three-time champions have their backs against the wall and need other results to go their way to make the top 4. Ajinkya Rahane and Co need to win both their remaining games at a minimum, meaning a defeat to MI on Wednesday would knock them out.

Kolkata Knight Riders are among the 5 teams left in the race for the final spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs. The three-time champions have their backs against the wall and need other results to go their way to make the top 4. Ajinkya Rahane and Co need to win both their remaining games at a minimum, meaning a defeat to MI on Wednesday would knock them out.

KKR enter the match against Mumbai Indians with 11 points in 12 games. The three-time champions are 7th in the IPL 2026 points table.

What happens if KKR wins today?

Winless in their first 6 games, KKR have made a stunning comeback to still remain in contention for the IPL 2026 playoffs. The three-time champions need to win their remaining two matches and hope that no more than one team reaches the 16-point mark.