DC vs KKR Match 70 of IPL 2026 Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders will host Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, for their must-win contest for the playoffs on 24 May. Both teams have played 13 games of their IPL 2026 season, and have won six games each. KKR is standing in sixth position on the IPL 2026 points table due to a higher run-rate than DC. In their previous game, KKR clashed with the Mumbai Indians and won that game by 4 wickets. KKR won the previous encounter against the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2026. DC has managed to score just 142 in 20 overs, while KKR has chased it in the 15th over. KKR’s Finn Allen was the top run-scorer with an unmatchable century in this contest. Here is the DC vs KKR match 70 of IPL 2026 preview.
KKR Playoffs Scenario
The scenario is not so simple for KKR to qualify for the playoffs. KKR will have to win against DC with massive numbers if the Rajasthan Royals lose to the Mumbai Indians. If RR loses against MI and KKR wins against DC, then there will be a race of run-rates. That’s because RR has already won 7 games, and KKR will fight for their 7th win in this IPL 2026 season. If KKR wins after the loss of RR, KKR will fight against Punjab Kings in run-rates. It is evident that there is a slim chance for the struggling KKR to get into the playoffs.
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DC vs KKR head-to-head Record
Matches: 36
KKR won: 20
DC won: 15
Key Players Comparison
KL Rahul (DC) vs Kartik Tyagi (KKR)
Kl Rahul made impressive impact for the DC in this season, and himself a core batter with 533 runs. Although DC has worst figures than among 10 teams in the powerplay in this IPL 2026, Rahul productivity was great. He will be a threat for the Knight Riders in the powerplay. Kartik Tyagi can face the Rahul threat on pace supporting surface. He picked 18 wickets with good economy of 9.42 this season so far.
- KKR will bear the absence of their top run-scorer Angkrish Raghuvanshi due to hand injury in this contest. This is huge blow for them to miss a consistent batter in a crucial contest. The KKR’s administration will add Tejasvi Dahiya to fill up his gap.
KKR Bowling Attack
KKR has struggled a lot during start of this tournament, then their bowling strength make it possible to win some games. Varun Chakravarthy, Cameron Green, Sunil Narine, and Kartik Tyagi impressive bowling attack keeps KKR playoffs hope alive.
DC vs KKR Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is flat and batting-friendly under lights. The outfield is fast and causing high scoring contests.
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable 11
Ajinkya Rahane (C)
Finn Allen, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, Cameron Green, Tejasvi Dahiya (WK), Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi.
Delhi Capitals Probable 11
Axar Patel (C)
Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, KL Rahul (WK), David Miller, Madhav Tiwari, Ashutosh Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi.