IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Beat KKR by 40 Runs as KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav Shine in Final Match
Delhi Capitals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs in Kolkata as KL Rahul scored 60 and Kuldeep Yadav took 3/29 in IPL 2026.
Kolkata: Delhi Capitals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs in their final Indian Premier League match of the season in Kolkata on Sunday. Delhi Capitals posted 203/5 after strong performances from KL Rahul and captain Axar Patel, before bowling out KKR for 163 in 18.4 overs with spinner Kuldeep Yadav taking 3/29.
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KL Rahul Powers Delhi Capitals to 203/5
After being sent in to bat, Delhi Capitals scored 203 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs.
Senior batter KL Rahul top-scored for Delhi Capitals with 60 runs off 30 balls.
Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel contributed 39 runs from 25 balls.
Saurabh Dubey Takes Two Wickets for KKR
For Kolkata Knight Riders, bowler Saurabh Dubey was the most successful bowler.
He finished with figures of 2/28 in 4 overs.
Ajinkya Rahane Fights Lone Battle for Kolkata Knight Riders
Chasing 204 runs, Kolkata Knight Riders were bowled out for 163 in 18.4 overs.
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane was the top scorer for the home side with 63 runs off 39 balls.
Rovman Powell added 29 runs from 21 balls.
Kuldeep Yadav Stars With Ball for Delhi Capitals
Impact substitute Kuldeep Yadav returned impressive bowling figures of 3 wickets for 29 runs in four overs for Delhi Capitals.
His spell helped Delhi Capitals restrict Kolkata Knight Riders and secure a comfortable 40-run win.
Delhi Capitals Finish Sixth, KKR End Seventh
With the victory, Delhi Capitals finished their IPL campaign in sixth place with 14 points.
Kolkata Knight Riders ended the season in seventh position 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
Delhi Capitals won by 40 runs.
Delhi Capitals ended their IPL 2026 campaign with a 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Sunday. KL Rahul scored a quick 60 off 30 balls, while Axar Patel added 39 runs to help DC post 203/5. Kuldeep Yadav then starred with the ball, taking 3/29 as KKR were bowled out for 163 in 18.4 overs. Delhi Capitals finished sixth with 14 points, while KKR ended seventh with 13 points.
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