The highly anticipated KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025 match on April 26 was a washed-out affair, with incessant rain forcing the cancellation of the match. The abandoned match at Eden Gardens saw the two teams partitioning points, and the same has significantly affected the IPL 2025 points table and increased the playoff competition.
KKR Playoff Chances Damaged by Third Straight Winless Performance
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The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were already in poor form before the postponed match. They are currently in 7th place with 6 points and a +0.212 net run rate (NRR). This is their third consecutive game winless, causing their chances of making it to the playoffs to be much lower.
KKR’s recent run of bad luck and the rain-affected no-result now render their coming fixtures absolute must-win affairs. As the playoff fight heats up, each point matters.
Punjab Kings Reclaim Top Four Spot in IPL 2025 Standings
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | No Result | NRR | Points |
| 1. Gujarat Titans | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1.104 | 12 |
| 2. Delhi Capitals | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.657 | 12 |
| 3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.482 | 12 |
| 4. Punjab Kings | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0.177 | 11 |
| 5. Mumbai Indians | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.673 | 10 |
| 6. Lucknow Super Giants | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | -0.054 | 10 |
| 7. Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0.212 | 7 |
| 8. Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | -1.103 | 6 |
| 9. Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | -0.625 | 4 |
| 10. Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | -1.302 | 4 |
Though the lost match was a setback for KKR, it was a bonus for the Punjab Kings (PBKS). The extra point from the IPL 2025 encounter between KKR and PBKS propelled them into the top four, pushing Mumbai Indians (MI), who have fallen to fifth place.
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Although just a single over of PBKS’s innings had been finished when rain dominated, the shared points proved significantly different in the standings.
Top Three Remain the Same: GT, DC, and RCB Tied on 12 Points
The IPL 2025 points table is completely unchanged at the top. The Gujarat Titans (GT) are in the top position with a stunning NRR of +1.104, while the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all tied on 12 points each. This streak now secures all 3 of them a good, strong chance of playoffs, but raises the bar for KKR, who still have ground to cover to stay in the hunt.
What’s Next? Upcoming Fixtures between PBKS and KKR
Punjab Kings will then meet Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 30 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Kolkata Knight Riders have a decisive encounter against the in-form Delhi Capitals on April 29 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. For KKR, the KKR vs. DC game may prove to be a turning point in their season. They are desperately looking for a win to remain in the playoff hunt.
Rain Spoilsport in KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025
The KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025 match was set to be an exciting encounter, but nature had other ideas. With points now precious, both teams must pull out all the stops in the remaining matches. For KKR, the journey to the playoffs just became much more difficult.
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