Two matches remain on the final day. Rajasthan Royals face Mumbai Indians while Kolkata Knight Riders play Delhi Capitals. Punjab Kings have finished with 15 points. Rajasthan Royals sit on 14 points with one game left. Kolkata Knight Riders have 13 points and one match remaining. Punjab Kings will qualify if Rajasthan Royals lose to Mumbai Indians. They advance outright if Kolkata Knight Riders lose or the match is abandoned. A narrow Kolkata Knight Riders win would still leave Punjab Kings ahead on net run rate. Rajasthan Royals reach the playoffs by defeating Mumbai Indians. Kolkata Knight Riders can only progress if Rajasthan Royals lose and they beat Delhi Capitals by a large enough margin to improve their net run rate past Punjab Kings. Detailed calculations show Kolkata Knight Riders need roughly a 76-run victory if batting first. If chasing, they must finish the target around the 12-over mark. After 68 matches and more than 25,000 runs, the league stage ends with one playoff spot undecided. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have already secured the top two positions. Sunrisers Hyderabad are locked in third. Punjab Kings wait at home with their campaign complete. Rajasthan Royals or Kolkata Knight Riders can still overtake them depending on Sunday’s results.
