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The 65th match of IPL 2026 between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders is being played at Eden Gardens. By the time rain came in the match, only 8 overs could be played and by this time Mumbai had lost 4 wickets. Since the last matches of the league stage are very important from the playoff point of view, know here that if the match between MI and KKR is canceled due to rain, then how will the playoff be decided?
First of all, let us tell you that there is no rule of reserve day for the league stage matches of IPL. Therefore, match officials try to get the result of the match on the same day. But what will happen if the match does not result?
Let us tell you that Mumbai Indians are already out of the playoff race, so even if this match is cancelled, it will not make much difference. But this rain can cause a lot of damage to Kolkata Knight Riders.
How will the playoff be decided?
Mumbai is already out. Whereas Kolkata Knight Riders is at eighth position with 11 points in 12 matches. If its match with Mumbai gets washed out due to rain then both the teams will get one point each. In such a situation, Kolkata will have 12 points in 13 matches. In such a situation, even if KKR wins the last match in the league stage, it will be able to reach maximum 14 points only. Kolkata would not want its match with Mumbai Indians to be canceled due to rain, because by defeating MI and then winning the final match, it can go up to 15 points.
If we look at the current playoff equation of Kolkata, they have to win their last 2 matches at any cost. Along with improving his net run rate, he will have to hope that Punjab loses its match against Lucknow Super Giants. Whereas Rajasthan also loses its last match. Also, he will have to hope that Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals also do not win their last matches.
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