KKR vs DC IPL 2026: League Stage Ends with KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav Showcase at the Eden Gardens – Action in Images
Kuldeep Yadav took 3/29 and Lungi Ngidi added 3/27 as Delhi Capitals defended 203/5 and ended Kolkata Knight Riders’ chase at 163.
- On Tuesday, Delhi Capitals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs at Eden Gardens, securing a consolation victory after the group stage lost playoff significance earlier that day.
- Delhi Capitals posted a challenging 203 for five, led by KL Rahul's scintillating 60 off 30 balls, with skipper Axar Patel adding 39 and David Miller contributing 28 to propel the team past 200.
- KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane fought a lone battle with 63 runs, but the home side folded for 163 in 18.4 overs as spinner Kuldeep Yadav broke the chase with 3 wickets for 29.
- Lungi Ngidi supported the attack by also claiming 3 wickets, ensuring the hosts ended their campaign on a whimper as 33,000 spectators witnessed the anticlimactic conclusion.
- News that Rajasthan Royals had already secured the final knockout berth transformed the contest into a dead rubber, eliminating both KKR and Punjab Kings from playoff contention.
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IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 Runs
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday, as disciplined bowling and key breakthroughs at crucial moments helped them defend a target of 204 and finish their league-stage campaign on a winning note. Sports News | IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 Runs.
IPL 2026 LIVE: Kuldeep Denied Hattrick As DC Drop Catch; 6-Down KKR In Trouble
KKR vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Kolkata Knight Riders have been knocked out of the playoffs race, but need to chase down 204 against Delhi Capitals to end IPL 2026 on a high.
IPL: KKR wins toss, opts to field against DC - The Tribune
Kolkata Knight Riders have a slim chance of qualification for the play-offs. For a chance to progress, KKR must not only secure a big win against already eliminated Delhi Capitals but also wish that Rajasthan Royals lose their match against Mumbai Indians, along with a favourable net-run-rate swing in their own favour.
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