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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will meet in the final league stage match of IPL 2026. Eden Gardens, Kolkata, will host this match on 24th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. This is a must-win game for KKR to keep their playoff hopes alive, while DC are all but out of the race. KKR defeated DC by eight wickets in their first meeting this season.

KKR have scripted an inspiring comeback after losing five of their first six matches, with one game being abandoned due to rain. The batters, especially Finn Allen, have been excellent, while the bowlers have held their nerve. Angkrish Raghuvanshi has also been very consistent, but he’s ruled out of the remainder of the season due to injury, and it will be a big blow for his side. 

They need consistency from the likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Cameron Green. Rinku Singh has been in top form, while Rovman Powell and Manish Pandey looked good in the last game. Also, Saurabh Dubey has been a great addition to their pace attack, while Kartil Tyagi is also bowling well. Cameron Green too picked up two wickets in the last match.

Sunil Narine has been consistent as ever, but Varun Chakaravarthy wasn’t 100% fit in the last game, and his availability will be under question as well. KKR is 6th in the table with 6 wins and 6 losses in 13 matches. 

On the other hand, DC suffered another poor season in the IPL. They started off well, winning their first two matches, but then they lost track and are now eliminated. They have won six matches and are in eighth position.

KL Rahul has failed to get going in the last few matches, and the form of Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, and a few other batters is not up to the mark as well. David Miller has been in top form, and Axar Patel has also picked up some rhythm in the last two matches.

Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari have been very impressive, while Sahil Parakh showed glimpses of his potential. Bowling-wise, Mitchell Starc has done well and Madhav Tiwari has also chipped in, but apart from these two, the others have failed to make an impact. The Capitals will look to end their season with a win.

IPL 2026 70th Match: KKR vs DC Probable Playing XIIs

Tejaswi Dahiya should replace Angkrish in the XII for KKR. 

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Finn Allen, 2. Ajinkya Rahane (c), 3. Manish Pandey, 4. Cameron Green, 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Rinku Singh, 7. Tejaswi Dahiya (wk), 8. Anukul Roy, 9. Sunil Narine, 10. Kartik Tyagi 11. Varun Chakaravarthy, 12. Saurabh Dubey

Tripurana Vijay should make way for Vipraj Nigam in this match. Kuldeep Yadav can also get a game.

Delhi Capitals: 1. KL Rahul (wk), 2. Abhishek Porel, 3. Sahil Parakh, 4. Axar Patel, 5. Tristan Stubbs, 6. David Miller, 7. Ashutosh Sharma, 8. Madhav Tiwari, 9. Vipraj Nigam, 10. Mitchell Starc, 11. Mukesh Kumar, 12. Lungi Ngidi

Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather

Eden Gardens has been host a balanced surface. The batters have enjoyed their time at the crease, but the spinners have found help off the wicket. The average first innings score here is 163 runs this season, and chasing sides have won three of the six games played so far. Teams will prefer chasing in this match.

The weather will be clear with no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 32 degrees Celsius when the game starts. Dew will be a factor as the humidity will be around 70-80% during the game time.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for KKR vs DC: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

• KL Rahul is the highest run-scorer for DC this season with 533 runs in 13 matches, including four fifties and a century. He’s failed to get going in the last few matches, and today might be the day where he scores big. Rahul will be a popular Dream11 C/VC option as well.

Key batter picks: 

• Finn Allen scored a match-winning century in the first game against DC this season. He attacks from the first ball and can decimate any bowling unit on his day. Allen played smartly and chose his bowlers to attack when he scored his century. He will be a key batter for KKR in this match and an ideal captain choice too.
• Rinku Singh is averaging 73.75 at a strike rate of 149.74 for his 295 runs this season. He has two fifties in winning causes as well. He is a good hitter of pace and spin and will be an ideal fantasy pick for this match.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Axar Patel will contribute with both bat and ball for his team. He’s started coming at number four and has also bowled well in the last few games. Axar has a total of 134 runs and 10 wickets this season. He will be a good captain option too.
• Cameron Green is another top all-round pick for this match. He’s bowling 3-4 overs and has done a good job with the bat. Green has 320 runs with two fifties and seven wickets to his name in IPL 2026. He will be another excellent C/VC choice.
• Sunil Narine will pose a big threat to Delhi’s middle order. He is a proven match-winner and conceded only 17 runs in his spell in the last game against Delhi. Narine has 14 wickets at an economy of 6.40 this season.
• Madhav Tiwari has four wickets in two games, and he scored a crucial 18* runs against Punjab. He bowls according to the conditions, can hit a long ball, and is a good fielder as well. He will fetch points from both bat and ball.

Key bowler picks: 

• Varun Chakaravarthy has 10 wickets in 10 games this season, and he’s a key bowler for KKR. Varun can go through any batting unit on his day and he’s a proven match-winner. Try him as C/VC in some teams if he plays.
• Mitchell Starc has nine wickets in five matches so far. He will pose a threat to KKR’s top order with the new ball and he’s picking up wickets with the old ball too. Starc is a champion bowler who can turn the game on his own.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• David Miller
• Lungi Ngidi
• Sahil Parakh
• Kartik Tyagi
• Rovman Powell

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Head-to-head: KKR 20, DC 15, and 1 no result. 
• KKR has won four of the last five matches against Delhi Capitals. 
• Ajinkya Rahane vs. Axar Patel (T20s): 89 runs, 2 dismissals in 71 deliveries.
• Ajinkya Rahane vs. Kuldeep Yadav (T20s): 19 runs, 2 dismissals in 27 deliveries.
• Manish Pandey vs. Axar Patel (T20s): 43 runs, 2 dismissals in 67 deliveries.
• Axar Patel vs. Varun Chakaravarthy (T20s): 14 runs, 2 dismissals in 28 deliveries.
• Axar Patel vs. Sunil Narine (T20s): 52 runs, 4 dismissals in 50 deliveries.
• Tristan Stubbs vs. Varun Chakaravarthy (T20s): 27 runs, 2 dismissals in 16 deliveries.

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IPL 2026 70th Match: KKR vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win?

Based on current form, KKR will start as the favorites, but the Capitals have found some rhythm coming to this match. The additions of Madhav Tiwari, Abhishek Porel, and Sahil Parakh have bolstered batting, and the bowlers have done a good job till now. 

Delhi Capitals to win.

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