Sad! KKR Knocked Out of Playoffs Race, rain ended the team’s hopes

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RCB vs KKR match canceled, rain dashed Kolkata’s dreams, now only 1 match left

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KKR knocked out of playoffs race. Kolkata Knight Riders’ journey in IPL 2025 was washed away by rain on Saturday, when the match against RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was called off without a single ball being bowled. With this, KKR has become the fourth team to be officially knocked out of the playoff race.

How did KKR’s journey end?

  • KKR now has only 12 points from 13 matches (1 match left).
  • RCB got 17 points from 12 matches, which puts them in a strong position in the playoff race.
  • There is still a match left between Mumbai Indians (14 points, 12 matches) and Delhi Capitals (13 points, 11 matches), after which KKR reaching 14 points will also be meaningless.

Questions raised on Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy, fans angry

KKR struggled this season under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy with 6 wins and 7 losses. Rain also took away their last hope. On social media, fans questioned the team’s selection and strategy. One user wrote, “Making Rahane the captain was a big mistake.” At the same time, some fans cursed the rain and said, “The weather ousted KKR from the playoffs.”

Relief for RCB, playoff race intensifies

RCB got 1 point from this canceled match, taking it to second place in the points table with 17 points. Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar’s team is now ready to take on Gujarat Titans (18 points).

What’s left for KKR?

  • Last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 25 May in Delhi.
  • This match will be just about prestige, as the playoff chances are already over.
  • The team management will now focus on preparations for the next season.

Playoff race: Who is in the race for the top-4 now?

  1. Gujarat Titans (18 points)
  2. Royal Challengers Bangalore (17 points)
  3. Mumbai Indians (14 points)
  4. Delhi Capitals (13 points)
  5. Lucknow Super Giants (12 points)

Chennai Super Kings (10 points) and Rajasthan Royals (9 points) are also in the fray, but their chances are weak.

KKR’s season: Where did it go wrong?

  • Opening partnership failed: Rahane-Venkatesh Iyer averaged just 22 runs per match.
  • Middle order struggles: Manish Pandey and Rinku Singh did not average 30+.
  • Lack of shine in bowling: Varun Chakravarthy and Vaibhav Arora proved expensive.

Fans’ reaction: “KKR Knocked Out of Playoffs Race” is trending!

#KKR and #IPL2025 hashtags are trending on social media. A fan tweeted, “This is the condition of the 2014 and 2023 champions? Shameful!” At the same time, some congratulated RCB and wrote, “RCB’s dream is alive, KKR will have to wait for the next season.”

Way forward: Lessons for KKR

  • Demand for captaincy change: Fans and experts are demanding to make Venkatesh Iyer or an experienced bowler the captain in place of Rahane.
  • Preparation for Auction 2026: The team will be looking for a strong opener and death over bowler.
  • Opportunity for youth: Youngsters like Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ramandeep Singh needs to be promoted.

Conclusion: KKR Knocked Out of Playoffs Race, but the excitement of IPL remains

KKR has been knocked out of Playoffs race, but the fun of IPL 2025 has not diminished. The battle of playoffs between RCB, MI and GT will intensify. Kolkata fans will now have to wait for 2026, when the team will return with renewed vigor. At present, the rain has stopped not only the match but the heartbeats of crores of hearts!

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