Delhi Capitals ended their IPL 2026 campaign on a high with a dominant 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, powered by a fluent half-century from KL Rahul and a match-winning spell from Kuldeep Yadav.
With this result, Delhi finished sixth on the points table with 14 points, while Kolkata Knight Riders slipped to seventh place after a disappointing end to their season.
DC Post Strong Total After Rahul’s Explosive Knock
Batting first after KKR opted to field, Delhi Capitals piled up an imposing 203/5 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by KL Rahul, who smashed 60 off just 33 balls, continuing his rich form with a rapid half-century in 25 deliveries.
Axar Patel also played a key supporting role with a quick 39, while late contributions from David Miller and Ashutosh Sharma pushed DC beyond the 200-mark.
KKR Start Well But Collapse Under Pressure
Chasing 204, Kolkata Knight Riders began brightly with Ajinkya Rahane leading the charge, scoring a fluent 63 off 39 balls. However, once the partnership broke, the innings quickly unraveled.
Kuldeep Yadav’s Double Strike Turns the Game
The turning point came when Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Rahane and Rinku Singh in consecutive deliveries, breaking the backbone of the KKR chase. His spell of 3/29 completely shifted momentum in Delhi’s favour.
Lungi Ngidi also made crucial early breakthroughs, removing Finn Allen and Manish Pandey to keep KKR under pressure.
KKR Fall Short Despite Middle Order Efforts
Apart from Rahane, no KKR batter could build a sustained innings. Rovman Powell’s 29 was the only notable resistance as wickets fell at regular intervals, eventually folding for 163 in 18.4 overs.
DC Finish Season on Winning Note
With this convincing win, Delhi Capitals ended their season with back-to-back strong performances, showing promise in both batting depth and spin bowling strength.
Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders will look back at a season of missed opportunities despite flashes of individual brilliance.