Kolkata Knight Riders, on Monday (Could 13), sealed their spot within the prime two of the IPL 2024 factors desk after their recreation in opposition to Gujarat Titans was washed out.
KKR and GT have been set to lock horns in opposition to one another on the Narendra Modi Stadium. Nonetheless, the sport was deserted with no ball being bowled as a result of heavy rain. The washout means GT have turn out to be the third staff after Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings to be knocked out of IPL 2024.
KKR, however, bolstered their place on the prime of the factors desk and can now be ending within the prime two no matter the consequence of their final league recreation. It is going to give them two pictures on the closing. They may first play within the Qualifier one in opposition to the second-placed staff.
A win will take KKR to the ultimate. Even when they lose the sport, they may have one other crack on the closing as they are going to be taking over the winner of the Eliminator within the second Qualifier.
In the meantime, KKR will probably be seeking to end the season on the prime of the desk. Although KKR have gained the IPL twice, they’ve by no means managed to complete on the prime of the factors desk and will probably be seeking to break the jinx this season.
They are going to be taking over Rajasthan Royals of their final league recreation. For KKR to drop to the second spot, RR should win each their remaining video games in order that they’ll end on 20 factors whereas KKR finish their league stage on 19 factors.
IPL 2024 factors desk:
| Groups | Mat | Gained | Misplaced | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (Q) | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1.428 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.349 |
| Chennai Tremendous Kings | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.528 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.406 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.387 |
| Delhi Capitals | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.482 |
| Lucknow Tremendous Giants | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.769 |
| Gujarat Titans (E) | 13 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 11 | -1.063 |
| Mumbai Indians (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.271 |
| Punjab Kings (E) | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.423 |
KKR are eyeing their third IPL title and first since 2014. In 2021, they certified for the ultimate for the third time however ended up dropping the sport in opposition to Chennai Tremendous Kings. KKR have been one of many strongest sides this season and will probably be seeking to go all the best way.
