Will KKR get eliminated from IPL 2026 if they lose against MI tonight?
KKR are taking on MI at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are clashing with Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 tonight. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to field first in the clash.
The result of the match will not have any effect on the Mumbai Indians’ as they are already eliminated from IPL 2026.
On the contrary, it is a very crucial encounter for KKR to keep their playoffs hopes alive. They are still active in the playoffs race and need to win their next two games to be able to make it to the top four. Moreover, they will need the result of a few other games in their favour.
Will KKR get eliminated from IPL 2026 if they lose against MI at Eden Gardens?
Yes, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side will be eliminated from IPL 2026 if they suffer a defeat against Mumbai Indians in tonight’s clash.
RCB, GT, and SRH have qualified for the playoffs. One more team is yet to book a berth in the playoffs. RR are placed in the fourth spot with 14 points.
KKR are currently in the eighth spot in the points table with 11 points, having won five games and lost six (one no result). Since they have two more games left, the maximum they can reach is 15 points.
However, if KKR lose tonight’s game, they will be able to earn only 13 points, which won’t be enough to make it to the playoffs. Hence, tonight’s clash is a do-or-die game for Ajinkya Rahane & Co.
Meanwhile, this is the second clash between both sides in IPL 2026. They also locked horns in 2nd match of the tournament, which MI won by six wickets.
Will KKR be eliminated if they lose against MI tonight?
Yes, Kolkata Knight Riders will be eliminated from IPL 2026 if they lose against MI tonight.
Who won the toss in KKR vs MI clash?
Kolkata won the toss and chose to field first.
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