Kolkata Knight Riders had been eradicated from the race to the playoffs of the continued version of the Indian Premier League after their match in opposition to Royal Challengers Bengaluru was deserted with out a ball being bowled on Saturday, Could 17. This outcome meant the defending champions turned the fourth aspect to get eradicated from the playoffs after Chennai Tremendous Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals.
With this outcome, KKR had been left at 12 factors after 13 video games performed. Previous to the recently-concluded fixture, KKR had one other recreation (vs Punjab Kings at house) of which solely 21 overs could possibly be performed earlier than the match needed to be known as off because of inclement climate. The Ajinkya Rahane-led aspect have had a season to neglect. They’ve didn’t be medical sufficient in each division constantly.
Talking of the place KKR misplaced the plot in IPL 2025, there could be a number of elements the place they under-delivered this season. A scarcity of an skilled abroad pacer was clearly noticeable. The batting lineup failed to fireside throughout when the group actually wanted them to show up. Numerous shuffling within the positions of the batters by no means actually made anybody develop into a grasp at their commerce. A few video games that had been of their court docket had been squandered.
KKR’s last league recreation will likely be in opposition to SRH on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, Could 25. They’d be aiming to complete issues off on a excessive. The change in backroom workers in addition to captaincy, didn’t appear to pay dividends this time round. There have been a number of elements KKR might have capitalised on. This might’ve had a totally totally different impact on the ultimate end result.
As for RCB, they nonetheless haven’t assured their place within the playoffs. Nevertheless, they are going to be via if both of PBKS or DC lose their respective video games on Sunday, Could 18. With the sport being known as off because of persistent showers, RCB occupy the primary place with 17 factors within the financial institution.
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