Will KKR be able to make its place in the playoffs? Fourth consecutive win indicates that this strategy can change the game

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders once again seem to be on the right track in IPL 2026. After registering a win against Delhi Capitals on Friday (8th May), KKR is now back in its active form. In the 51st match of IPL 2026, KKR defeated Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets. With this win, KKR’s hopes of qualifying for the playoffs remain intact. But the dream of Delhi Capitals was shattered.

After defeating Delhi Capitals, KKR has made its place at seventh position in the points table with 9 points. Whereas Delhi Capitals has slipped to 8th position. Now if we talk about KKR’s hopes of qualifying, they still remain. Therefore the dice can turn any time.

Will KKR be able to make its place in the playoffs?

Let us tell you that in this tournament all the teams have to play a total of 14 matches. KKR has played a total of 10 matches so far. This means KKR still have 4 matches left to play. If the team wins these four matches, they will have a total of 17 points in their account and will be able to qualify for the playoffs. But if TM loses even one match the situation may worsen.

This team is at the forefront in the playoffs

Talking about the playoffs, at present the top 4 in the playoffs are Sunrisers Hyderabad with 14 points, Punjab Super Kings with 13 points, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals with 12 points. If KKR has to make it to the playoffs, it will have to overtake Gujarat Titans, sitting at 5th position with 12 points, and Chennai Super Kings, sitting at 6th position with 10 points.

IPL 2026 Points Table (Screen Grab)

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KKR vs Delhi Capitals

In the match with Delhi Capitals, KKR won the toss and elected to bowl first. In front of KKR bowlers, Delhi Capitals could score only 142 runs for 8 wickets. Chasing this target, KKR won the match by scoring 147 runs for 2 wickets in just 14.2 overs. Opener Finn Allen scored his first IPL century. He remained unbeaten after scoring 100 runs in 47 balls with the help of 10 sixes. Along with him, Cameron Green remained unbeaten after scoring 33 runs on 27 balls.