Delhi Capitals continued their aggressive batting display against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 70 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, with KL Rahul leading the charge through a blistering half-century.
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bowl first in what turned into a dead rubber clash after Rajasthan Royals sealed the final playoff spot earlier in the day.
KL Rahul Continues Stunning Form
KL Rahul once again proved why he has been Delhi Capitals’ standout performer this season. The wicketkeeper-batter brought up his fifty in just 25 balls with a flurry of boundaries and sixes.
Rahul attacked both pace and spin effortlessly, keeping the scoreboard moving rapidly while maintaining complete control over the innings. His aggressive approach helped Delhi cross the 100-run mark inside 11 overs.
Sunil Narine Provides Breakthrough
Veteran spinner Sunil Narine finally broke the dangerous second-wicket partnership by dismissing Sahil Parakh for 24 off 17 balls.
Parakh attempted an attacking shot against Narine’s slower delivery but ended up offering a simple catch to Rahane at extra cover.
Rahul Falls After Explosive Knock
Rahul’s entertaining innings came to an end on 60 runs from only 30 deliveries after he mistimed a big shot and was caught at long-on. Spinner Anukul Roy picked up the crucial wicket for KKR.
Following Rahul’s dismissal, David Miller joined athlete in the middle as Delhi looked to finish strongly in the final overs.
Delhi Capitals In Strong Position
After 14 overs, Delhi Capitals reached 135/3, putting themselves in a solid position for a big total on a batting-friendly Eden Gardens pitch.
KKR bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs during the middle overs, and the hosts will now need a disciplined death-over performance to prevent DC from posting a massive score.