New Delhi, May 8 -- Kolkata Knight Riders will be closely watching the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala. Based on the outcome of the match, KKR fans have to support one of Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, or Mumbai Indians and rain to keep their playoff hopes alive.

First of all, KKR have to win their remaining two games and reach 15 points.

Punjab Kings (17 points after the win) will be the third team after Gujarat Titans (16 points) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (16 points) by getting out of KKR's reach. Three matches should go KKR's way.

In this case, MI will finish on 14 points, DC will finish on 15 points. KKR can qualify over DC with a better net run rate.

Punjab Kings are already on 15 points, Delhi C...