Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had a tough time against Delhi, needing to dig deep and show resilience to pull off an important win. With just four league matches remaining, the race for the playoffs is heating up, and for Ajinkya Rahane’s team, there’s little room for mistakes.
After being asked to bat first, KKR posted 204/9 in their 20 overs, thanks to valuable contributions with the bat from Angkrish Raghuvanshi (44 off 32) and Rinku Singh (36 off 25). When defending the total, tight spells from Sunil Narine (3/29) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/39) ensured that KKR won the tight contest.
What KKR Needs To Do To Qualify?
KKR now has nine points in the 2025 season. Their previous game was washed out due to inclement weather, and they shared the points with Punjab Kings. If they win their remaining four games, they will take their tally to 17 points, which should be enough to book their spot in the top four of the points table.
Should KKR get three wins in their next four games, they will have a total of 15 points to their name. In this scenario, the Knight Riders will be more reliant on other teams’ results and a favorable net run-rate.
KKR Upcoming Fixtures
| Date | Match No. | Time (IST) | Venue | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 04 May ’25 | 53rd Match | 3:30 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | KKR vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Wed, 07 May ’25 | 57th Match | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | KKR vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Sat, 10 May ’25 | 60th Match | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs KKR |
| Sat, 17 May ’25 | 68th Match | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs KKR |
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