- By Namrata Vijay
- Sun, 24 May 2026 11:55 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
KKR vs DC IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals had beaten Kolkata Knight Riders during a high-scoring clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday as brilliant bowling efforts and much-needed breakthroughs at important junctures helped them defend the target of 204 runs and end their campaign on a high. The Delhi-based franchise had won by 40 runs.
Sent in, Delhi Capitals scored 203 for five after senior batter KL Rahul top-scored for DC
with a 30-ball 60, while skipper Axar Patel chipped in with a 39 off 25 balls.
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Saurabh Dubey (2/28 in 4 overs) was the most successful bowler for KKR.
In reply, KKR were all out for 163 in 18.4 overs. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane was the top-scorer for the home team with 63 off 39 balls, while Rovman Powell made 29 in 21 balls.
Impact substitute, Kuldeep Yadav returned fine figures of 3/29 in four overs for the Capitals.
DC finished their campaign in sixth place with 14 points while KKR ended seventh with 13 points.
Brief scores:
Delhi Capitals: 203/5 in 20 overs (KL Rahul 60, Axar Patel 39).
Kolkata Knight Riders: 163 all out in 18.4 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 63; Kuldeep Yadav 3/29).
