<h5>The first team to qualify for the playoffs!</h5><p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has qualified for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs, becoming the first team to do so. They did it in style after defeating the Mumbai Indians (MI) in a match recently held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.</p><p>KKR fans are happy with the team’s performance and are hoping the team wins their third IPL trophy this season.</p><p>KKR won the trophy in 2012 and 2014 under Gautam Gambhir's captaincy. This year, the former captain is back as the mentor of the team.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/ipl-2024-kkr-first-team-to-reach-playoffs%2FKKR%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=f2a9850c-ac10-44cb-9a1f-37370773801a"><figcaption>A photo celebrating KKR reaching the playoffs. Photo by KolkataKnightRiders.</figcaption></figure><h5>KKR’s performance this season.</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/ipl-2024-kkr-first-team-to-reach-playoffs%2FKKR%203.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=951de3e1-7437-49a2-9a35-61e0353cf981"><figcaption>Gautam Gambhir. Photo by KolkataKnightRiders.</figcaption></figure><p>The KKR players have been in fine form this season. Everyone has done an excellent job, from the batsmen to the bowlers. The fielding has also been quite good.</p><p>This shows the whole team has performed as a unit instead of relying only on individual performances.</p><p>The players have also credited the team management for backing them, even when they were injured. Even experts have applauded the team’s brilliant performance.</p><p>At the time of writing this, KKR sits on top of the points table with 19 points. They have won 9 matches out of 13. They have lost only three matches, while one ended in a tie due to rainfall. This highlights the team’s excellent performance.</p><h5>Can KKR win their third title?</h5><p>The fans are hoping that KKR will win the trophy this year. But there are a few more matches to be played. Other teams are also trying to win the trophy and won’t let KKR win it without a fight!</p><p>So, it all depends on how well KKR can perform in the playoffs and the finals, assuming they can reach it. A few more winning performances by the team will ensure their third IPL trophy.</p><p>So, who do you think will win this year’s IPL? Tell us in the comments.</p>

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