Kolkata Knight Riders are among the 5 teams left in the race for the final spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs. KKR got off to a flyer against Mumbai Indians, reducing them to 57/4 in 8 overs before rain halted play. The three-time champions have already suffered a washout this season, and another will only make their chances of reaching the top 4 trickier.

Kolkata Knight Riders are among the 5 teams left in the race for the final spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs. KKR got off to a flyer against Mumbai Indians, reducing them to 57/4 in 8 overs before rain halted play. The three-time champions have already suffered a washout this season, and another will only make their chances of reaching the top 4 trickier.

KKR entered the match against Mumbai Indians with 11 points in 12 games. The three-time champions are 7th in the IPL 2026 points table. Rahane & Co have clinched 5 victories, while their game against Punjab Kings earlier at Eden Gardens was washed out.

What happens if KKR vs MI is washed out?

KKR need a miracle to make it to the playoffs, needing other results to go in their favour. The three-time champions need to win their remaining two matches and hope that no more than one team crosses the 14-point mark.