The IPL 2026 the league stage culminates in a blockbuster clash at the iconic Eden Gardens. Kolkata Knight Riders face Capitals of Delhi Match 70. For KKR, this contest is nothing but do-or-die. Sitting sixth in the table with 13 points, Ajinkya Rahane’s side need to secure a win to stay alive in the play-off race. However, their fate may not rest entirely in their own hands as they will also be closely watching the previous encounter between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. A Rajasthan victory will officially end Kolkata’s campaign ahead of the first delivery in tonight’s match. To complicate matters, KKR will miss out on the promising youngster Angkrish RaghuvanshiLeaving experienced names like Rinku Singh and the striker, who suffered a finger injury, Find Allen with greater responsibility.
Delhi Capitals led by Akhar PatelEnter the game with no playoff pressure after managing just six wins in 14 outings. Despite being out of contention, DC still have a lot to play for, especially pride and an opportunity to upset Kolkata’s hopes. The Capitals will also remember their heavy defeat to KKR earlier in the season, where Allen’s breathtaking century off 47 deliveries propelled Kolkata to an eight-wicket win. With Eden Gardens expected to be packed with passionate home supporters on a lively Sunday evening, KKR could start as favorites given their recent momentum. Yet another fearless Delhi line-up of seasoned campaigners KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka has the firepower to write a surprise.
KKR vs DC IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: May 25; 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
- Location: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs DC head to head record in IPL
Matches played: 36 | KKR won: 20 | DC won: 15 | No result/Closed: 1
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Eden Gardens is traditionally known as one of the best batting grounds in India, offering excellent bounce, good pace and a fast pitch that rewards batsmen. The pitch generally produces high-scoring contests, although the new ball bowlers could take a light ride in the early stages under the lights. Once the surface settles, the stroke becomes much easier, allowing aggressive players to dominate. quality operators and spinners are also expected to play a role Sunil Narine and Kuldeep Yadav it will likely release some grip and spin off the surface. Unlike some previous evening matches, heavy dew is unlikely to play a major role due to late May conditions, ensuring a balanced contest between bat and ball. Captains who win the toss may still prefer to run in this space, but first innings in the 175-190 range should provide a strong platform for victory.
Groups
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Tejasvi Dahiya(w), Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Saurabh Dubey, Vaibhav Arora, Ramandeep Sepath, Trypat Singh, Rahuldeep, Rahuldeif Ranjan, Prashant Solanki, Blessing Muzarabani, Matheesha Pathirana, Umran Malik, Daksh Kamra
Capitals of Delhi: Abishek Porel, KL Rahul(w), Sahil Parakh, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Vipraj Nigam, Prithviir Shawnt, Karhaun, Nashmada Kulhaun, Nitish Rana, Kyle Jamieson, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Pathum Nissanka, Augib Nabi Dar. Rehan Ahmed
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KKR vs DC, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- KKR win the toss first
- DC’s power play score: 50-60
- DC’s total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- DC wins the toss first
- KKR’s powerplay score: 40-50
- KKR’s total score: 170-180
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
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