Are KKR out of IPL 2025 playoffs contention? The answer is now yes — Kolkata Knight Riders have been officially eliminated from the playoff race after their May 17 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was washed out in Bengaluru. The no-result gave both teams one point each, but while RCB became the first team to qualify for the playoffs with 17 points, KKR’s campaign came to a mathematical end.
SEE: ENTIRE IPL 2025 PLAYOFFS SCENARIOS
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | +0.482 |
| Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.793 |
| Punjab Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | +0.376 |
| Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | +1.156 |
| Delhi Capitals | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | +0.362 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | +0.193 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
| Rajasthan Royals (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
| Chennai Super Kings (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.992 |
With only one game left, KKR can finish with a maximum of 14 points. Can KKR still qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs then? Unfortunately, even a huge win won’t be enough to break into the top four given their low NRR as well, as RCB (17 pts), GT (16 pts), PBKS (15 pts) and MI (14 pts) are already ahead with more opportunities to add to their tally.
Even if all other teams were to lose every match from here on, KKR cannot mathematically surpass four teams above them, which means KKR are eliminated from IPL 2025.
Yes — KKR are eliminated. The RCB vs KKR washout has ended their slim playoff hopes. Their fate was always hanging by a thread, and now it’s official: KKR will not feature in the IPL 2025 playoffs.
No, KKR are eliminated from IPL 2025 playoff contention. The abandoned game against RCB ended any faint hope of a late push. Their points total (12 from 13 matches) is no longer enough to reach the knockout stages, and their final fixture against CSK on May 21 will now be a dead rubber.
It’s a disappointing finish for a side that showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell short of consistency. For now, KKR turn their attention to a strong finish and a fresh rebuild ahead of IPL 2026.
On that note, take a look at five players they might release at the end of the season including a INR 23.75 Crore Pick who had a horrible season this time.
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Yes, KKR are officially out of IPL 2025 playoff contention. The washout against RCB gave them only 1 point, taking them to 12 points with one match remaining — not enough to reach the top four.
Yes. KKR are mathematically eliminated. Even if they win their final game, they can only reach 13 points, while at least four teams are already ahead of that mark.
After 13 matches, KKR have 5 wins, 6 losses, and 2 no results, giving them 12 points. They sit outside the top four and cannot climb into it with only one match left.
The RCB vs KKR washout ended KKR’s chances of qualification. They needed to win both of their remaining games to stay in contention, but the washout denied them that opportunity.
KKR have no remaining playoff chances in IPL 2025. Their final league match will have no impact on their standing in the playoff race.
RCB (qualified), GT, PBKS, MI, and DC are still in the playoff race. LSG remain outside contenders. KKR, CSK, RR, and SRH have all been eliminated.
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