How Can KKR Qualify For IPL 2025 Playoffs After Loss To CSK At Eden Gardens?

Aashay Chopade

KKR in IPL 2025 (Source: AP Photos)KKR in IPL 2025 (Source: AP Photos)

KKR were the winners of the last edition of the IPL, and despite not being able to retain some of their star performers of the last season, they are fighting hard in IPL 2025. However, they have dropped crucial two points in the game against CSK, and now have 11 points after 12 matches. 

They are not out of the playoffs race, but things have gotten pretty tough for the defending champions who are at the sixth position on the points table. Thus, here are qualification scenarios for KKR after loss to CSK at Eden Gardens by two wickets.

KKR's Qualification Scenarios For IPL 2025 Playoffs

  • KKR now have two games remaining, one against SRH and the other against RCB. They need to win both the games, and if they don't, they would be eliminated from IPL 2025.
  • The two wins though would not guarantee them a playoff berth as maximum KKR can reach is 15 points. RCB and GT are already at 16 points. Punjab Kings are at 15 points while MI have 14 points. DC, on the other hand, have 13 points from 11 matches. 
  • PBKS have three matches in their kitty, while MI have two matches left. The best possible option for KKR is that MI lose both their games, and get stuck at 14 points while they get to 15 points by winning two matches.
  • There is also a chance for KKR if DC drop all their games and get stuck on 13 points. The qualification might come down to the net run-rate if either DC or Punjab Kings get stuck on 15 points. However, KKR have a net run-rate of 0.193, which is less that all five teams above them currently. Thus, KKR qualifying for this season's playoffs looks highly unlikely.

KKR's next game of IPL 2025 is against SRH at the Orange Army's home ground on Saturday, May 10.