New Delhi, May 21 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a remarkable four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 65 on Wednesday (May 20) at Eden Gardens. Chasing a modest 148, KKR reached the target in 18.5 overs, winning with seven balls to spare. This victory pushed KKR to 13 points from 13 games, while MI stayed rooted at the bottom of the table with just four wins.

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first under the lights. The decision paid off as Eden Gardens offered early help to the bowlers. A brief rain delay interrupted play when MI were 57/4 in the eighth over, but the match resumed without overs lost. The low-scoring affair tested both teams' depth, but KKR's ...