Will KKR Be Knocked Out If Rain Washes Out Match Against MI?

The 65th match of IPL 2026 will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens on May 20. This game might not be crucial for MI as they are already knocked out, but for KKR, it is an important match. Both are among the best teams in IPL, and this is is a highly anticipated game.

However, the weather for this match is not that the KKR fans would be hoping for. During the afternoon of the match day, it was pelting down heavily with the ground fully covered. This has raised questions whether a full game can take place or not. Let's find out more about the KKR playoff qualification chances if the match gets washed out.

Will KKR Qualify If Match Is Washed Out Against MI?

The KKR vs MI rain scenario is very simple for the home team. If rain washed out the KKR vs MI IPL 2026 match, the Knight Riders will be almost knocked out of the tournament. A washout means that both KKR and MI will share a point each after this game. In this case, Kolkata can reach a maximum of 14 points even if they win their last league match.

While they won't be fully out of the tournament, KKR's chances of qualifying will be extremely slim as they will have to rely on some unrealistic results. Their Net Run Rate (NRR) is not the best and a washout against Mumbai Indians doesn't give them a chance to boost it either. As a result, there is a high possibility that the Knight Riders will be out of the tournament if rain washes out this contest.

In a way, Kolkata Knight Riders desperately need a full game of cricket at the Eden Gardens if they are to have any chance to make it to the top four in the IPL points table. They have been in good form lately and are carrying the winning momentum with them.

Eden Gardens Weather Update

According to AccuWeather, it will be partly cloudy at the Eden Gardens with some high humidity levels expected. Some thunderstorms are also expected in the evening. The chances of a KKR vs MI washout are low but the passing showers can cause multiple interruptions during the game.

In this case, DLS method can come in play. The drainage system at the Eden Gardens, the oldest cricket stadium in India, is considered to be good enough, which augurs well for the match.The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first given the cloudy conditions and chances of a rain-shortened game.