KKR Playoff Scenario: Kolkata Knight Riders completed a thumping victory over Chennai Super Kings in their away encounter of the Indian Premier League. With this victory, the two-time champions have reached 12 points but their net run rate is still negative. When it comes to points, KKR are equal to RCB who are positioned at the fifth spot currently. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
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KKR have a tough road ahead as they cannot finish among the top two teams. They now have one match left in the group stage and even if they win it even then they can reach to a maximum of 14 points, which is less than table toppers Gujarat Titans (16 points) and second-placed CSK’s (15 points). For playing the Eliminator, KKR must win both their encounter against Lucknow Super Giants by a big margin.
A solid bowling performance, followed by a Rinku-Rana special 🥰💜 pic.twitter.com/AsglYwYxiT
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 14, 2023
The two-time champions will face Lucknow Super Giants at the iconic Eden Gardens. The match will be played on May 20 (Saturday). To note, LSG and KKR will be facing each other for the first time in IPL 2023. Previously, LSG has defeated KKR in a nail-biter thriller as Quinton de Kock stroked an excellent century with the bat. Can KKR return the favour this time around? Only time will tell that.