Under Shreyas Iyer, the Kolkata Knight Riders enjoyed a strong start to the IPL 2022 season, winning three of their first four matches. It seems like KKR would put up another strong run as they did in the IPL 2021. The Knight Riders, on the other hand, have suffered three defeats in as many games.
The loss to Rajasthan Royals was particularly painful because they were so close to winning when Yuzvendra Chahal and Obed McCoy orchestrated a spectacular comeback for RR.
Can the KKR now qualify for the IPL 2022 playoffs?
Here are their remaining games, the number of games they need to win to qualify for the playoffs, and the net run rate calculations according to cricket betting sites.
April 28: vs Delhi Capitals
May 2: vs Rajasthan Royals
May 7: vs Lucknow Super Giants
May 9: vs Mumbai Indians
May 14: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
May 18: vs Lucknow Super Giants
Current NRR and points
The Kolkata Knight Riders have six points from eight games and are now ranked eighth in the rankings. However, their run-rate has not yet entered the negative zone, and it still stands at +0.080. They must maintain a positive NRR while also winning matches on a regular basis. For CSK vs PBKS match prediction keep in touch with sportbetpro.
How can KKR enter the playoffs in 2022?
In a nutshell, the answer is yes. The Knight Riders have a good probability of making the IPL playoffs in 2022. KKR will play 6 more matches in the IPL 2022, beginning with the encounter against the Delhi Capitals on Thursday (April 28). The KKR has 6 points and needs to attain at least 16 points to keep their prospects of making the top four alive. To keep their playoff aspirations alive, the KKR must win at least 5 of the next 6 matches. They should also make sure that those victories are by large margins in order to maintain a robust net run rate.
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