in the last league match of Indian Premier League 2026 On 24 May, Delhi Capitals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs at Eden Gardens. KKR won the toss and decided to bowl first, with both teams already out of the race for the playoffs.
Batting first, DC posted a competitive total of 203/5 in 20 overs. KL Rahul led the innings with a quickfire 60 off 30 balls, while the rest of the batsmen made valuable contributions throughout the innings. For KKR, Saurabh Dubey was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 2/28.
In reply, KKR could score only 163 runs while chasing the target. Captain Ajinkya Rahane fought hard, scoring 63 runs in 39 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to provide adequate support. DC's bowling attack was led by Kuldeep Yadav, who claimed 3/29. Lungi Ngidi took 3 wickets for 27 runs, while Mitchell Starc took 2 wickets for 26 runs in three overs.
With this win, Delhi Capitals finished sixth in the points table with 14 points, while Kolkata Knight Riders finished their campaign at seventh position with 13 points.
Here are the highlights of Match 70:
KL Rahul showed another 'classic' innings
KL Rahul once again played an excellent innings for Delhi Capitals in a challenging batting situation against Kolkata Knight Riders. At a time when other DC batsmen were struggling to score runs freely against the KKR bowlers, Rahul batted with remarkable ease and composure. The wicketkeeper-batsman scored 60 runs in just 30 balls while maintaining an impressive strike rate of 200. Rahul also stitched three important partnerships with the top-order batsmen, ensuring that Delhi Capitals maintained the momentum despite wickets falling at regular intervals.
KKR captain scolded the bowlers
Although Kolkata Knight Riders kept losing wickets at regular intervals during the chase, captain Ajinkya Rahane stood firm and kept the scoreboard ticking with brilliant counterattacks. The experienced batsman played a fighting inning of 63 runs in 39 balls at an impressive pace of 161.54. His innings included four fours and four sixes as he faced the Delhi Capitals bowlers with confidence and elegance. Despite the fall of wickets, Rahane showed no hesitation in playing his shots.
DC bowlers together destroyed the host team
Delhi Capitals bowlers put up a disciplined and collective performance to stop Kolkata Knight Riders from chasing the target. He maintained a tight grip on the KKR batsmen and never allowed them to settle at the crease while striking at crucial moments throughout the innings. Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav performed brilliantly with the ball, taking three wickets each and keeping KKR under constant pressure. Experienced fast bowler Mitchell Starc also played an important role and took two wickets with his swashbuckling spell. The rest of the bowling unit contributed effectively and DC performed brilliantly as a team to start their campaign with an impressive 40-run win.
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