In the 56th match of IPL 2023, Rajasthan Royals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders badly. This match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This match was important for both the teams to stay in the playoff race. After today's win, the Rajasthan team has reached the third position in the points table. At the same time, KKR's playoff hopes have now suffered a major setback. In this match, Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson won the toss and decided to bowl first. Rajasthan's team achieved the target of 150 runs by losing just one wicket in 13.1 overs.

Playing first in this match, the team of Kolkata Knight Riders was able to score only 149 runs losing 8 wickets in 20 overs. Venkatesh Iyer played a half-century innings of 57 runs for Kolkata. At the same time, Yuzvendra Chahal took four wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs for Rajasthan. At the same time, Trent Boult also got two successes. In response, Yashasvi Jaiswal lathicharged from the very beginning and hit 26 runs on captain Nitish Rana in the first over of the innings. After this, he made a record by hitting Fifty in 13 balls. He scored an unbeaten 98 off 47 balls and captain Sanju Samson scored 48 not out. Due to this, Rajasthan achieved the target in 13.1 overs and registered a resounding victory by 9 wickets.

KKR out of playoff race?

After this defeat, Kolkata Knight Riders have just 10 points from 12 matches after five wins and seven losses. Even if the team wins the last two matches, it will have 14 points. According to the condition of the current points table, it will be difficult for KKR to say that they will be able to reach the last-4. For the time being, he can also be considered out with Delhi Capitals. On the other hand, Rajasthan's team has secured the third place in the points table with its sixth win in the 12th match.

Rajasthan's win has reshuffled the points table and Mumbai Indians have to slip to the fourth position. Gujarat Titans is in first and Chennai Super Kings is in second place. So Mumbai is now in fourth place after Rajasthan. Rajasthan and Mumbai have 12-12 points. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants are in fifth place with 11 points. There is still competition in the playoff race. But hope is almost over for Delhi and Kolkata.