Gardens. However, the fans saw some aggressive batting, top-quality spin bowling, brilliant fast bowling and thrilling partnerships throughout the game.
Delhi Capitals put up an all-round commanding display to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs. Delhi Batting Unit scored a mammoth total of 203 runs, losing 5 wickets in 20 overs. Then, their bowlers continued where their batsmen left off in the second innings and bundled out Kolkata Knight Riders for 163 runs in 18.4 overs.
From exciting draws to some fantastic individual outings by both seasoned players and up-and-coming youngsters, it was a match that had everything.
Match Information
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals, 70th Match |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Toss | Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Result | Delhi Capitals won by 40 runs |
| Player of the Match | KL Rahul |
| Umpires | Saiyed Khalid, Swaroopanand Kannur |
| Third Umpire | Sam Nogajski |
| Match Referee | Iqbal Siddiqui |
Delhi Capitals Innings Summary
While Delhi Capitals opened cautiously, there were signs of fight. Abishek Porel looked fluent in his shots as he was able to help the team reach a good start during the powerplay overs.
KL Rahul took on the entire innings after he got rid of it. While he did play some aggressive cricket but he also rotated the strike smartly. Rahul was strong against pace and spin.
Young batter Sahil Parakh supported him nicely adding important runs in the middle overs. Captain Axar Patel was hit in the few dots being faced but delivered an important captain’s innings to keep the scoring rate going for Delhi Capitals.
The experienced finisher David Miller took on the bowlers in the death overs, pushing it past the 200-run mark. Ashutosh Sharma too chipped in with some valuable quick runs at the end.
Delhi Capitals set an imposing total of 203 runs, which proved far too much for Kolkata Knight Riders.
Delhi Capitals Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abishek Porel | 22 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 122.22 |
| KL Rahul | 60 | 30 | 5 | 4 | 200.00 |
| Sahil Parakh | 24 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 141.18 |
| Axar Patel | 39 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 156.00 |
| David Miller | 28 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 147.37 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 18* | 11 | 2 | 1 | 163.64 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 12 | ||||
| Total | 203/5 in 20 overs |
Kolkata Knight Riders Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anukul Roy | 2 | 23 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Saurabh Dubey | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Cameron Green | 2 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 4 | 55 | 0 | 13.80 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.80 |
Delhi Capitals Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Abishek Porel | 40-1 | 4.3 |
| Sahil Parakh | 87-2 | 9.3 |
| KL Rahul | 125-3 | 12.4 |
| Axar Patel | 166-4 | 16.5 |
| David Miller | 201-5 | 19.4 |
Kolkata Knight Riders Chase Summary
It would be KKR to start the charge. The team was off like a roaring lion in the power play led by Captain Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen.
Finn Allen played audaciously before being dismissed by Lungi Ngidi. Following that, there came some stoic, aggressive shots from Manish Pandey, who added solid support to Rahane.
Ajinkya Rahane knocked out one of his best innings in the season. He made 63 off 39 balls and pushed Kolkata Knight Riders into contention for a long time.
But the match changed completely in the middle overs when Delhi Capitals bowlers got a wicket at regular intervals. Kuldeep Yadav who was brought in to strengthen the spin attack of the team bowled brilliantly and also picked up vital wickets of Cameron green & Rinku Singh.
The pace spearhead Lungi Ngidi also had an impact over Kolkata Knight Riders, while his match-winning spell was instrumental in breaking the pattern of KKR.
Rovman Powell made a valiant effort with a brisk 29-run innings but didn’t get any support from the other end as wickets kept tumbling. The Kolkata Knight Riders bundled up for 163 runs in 18.4 overs
Delhi Capitals won by 40 runs.
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | 63 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 161.54 |
| Finn Allen | 20 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 153.85 |
| Manish Pandey | 25 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 156.25 |
| Cameron Green | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Rovman Powell | 29 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 138.10 |
| Rinku Singh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tejasvi Dahiya | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Anukul Roy | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Saurabh Dubey | 4* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Extras | 5 | ||||
| Total | 163 all out in 18.4 overs |
Delhi Capitals Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 3 | 26 | 2 | 8.70 |
| Auqib Nabi Dar | 2 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 3.4 | 27 | 3 | 7.40 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Madhav Tiwari | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 29 | 3 | 7.20 |
Kolkata Knight Riders Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 43-1 | 4.2 |
| Manish Pandey | 87-2 | 8.3 |
| Cameron Green | 96-3 | 9.4 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 128-4 | 13.2 |
| Rinku Singh | 128-5 | 13.3 |
| Tejasvi Dahiya | 129-6 | 14.1 |
| Rovman Powell | 154-7 | 17.1 |
| Anukul Roy | 154-8 | 17.2 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 155-9 | 17.4 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 163-10 | 18.4 |
Key Highlights of the Match
KL Rahul’s Brilliant Knock
KL Rahul you played a classy inning and you controlled the Delhi Capitals batting lineup beautifully. In fact, the 60 runs came in a flash like a strike rate, and he confidently attacked almost all bowlers.
His knock saw Delhi Capitals well set.
Ajinkya Rahane’s Fighting Effort
Kolkata Knight Riders were kept alive in the chase by Ajinkya Rahane’s defiant hundred. As he got that lovely timing in his batting and played a lovely attacking innings with 63 runs.
But the middle order did not offer him enough support.
Kuldeep Yadav Changed the Match
Kuldeep Yadav bowled with great control but picked wickets at important junctures. With his spell, he completely slowed down the Kolkata innings.
Lungi Ngidi’s Fast Bowling
Lungi Ngidi: 03 overs, 2 maidens, 10 runs, and 02 wickets. He took three wickets while dismissing dangerous batters at a crucial moment.
Delhi Capitals Team Performance
Delhi Capitals eviscerated every department. Bowlers remained calm under the pump while batsmen scored consistently during the chase.
Turning Point of the Match
The moment that probably changed the nature of the game was when Kuldeep Yadav bowled out Ajinkya Rahane and Rinku Singh in the space of three balls. With those wickets Kolkata Knight Riders lost momentum and could not recover on the day.
One of the finest performances also came from KL Rahul in an attacking innings that helped Delhi Capitals go past the 200-run mark.
Best Performers of the Match
Best Batter
KL Rahul was the best batter of the match with a powerful 60-run innings.
Best Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi were equally impressive with three wickets each.
Best Partnership
The partnership between KL Rahul and Sahil Parakh helped Delhi Capitals dominate the middle overs.
Match Conclusion
The Eden Garden staged an entertaining contest between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals. Delhi Capitals came out with intent both with the bat and ball, dominating all key phases of the match.
Delhi Capitals 2023 were a powerful batting opening combo, thanks to KL Rahul’s exceptional display, strong captaincy displays from Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, as well as the pace attack of Lungi Ngidi.
Though Kolkata Knight Riders displayed some spirit with the bat courtesy of Ajinkya Rahane, they lost wickets at regular intervals, and Delhi bowlers maintained a tight grip on them to successfully chase down the target.
And fans witnessed the boundaries, wickets, Partnerships and performances in a splendid IPL match.
FAQs
Q1. Who won the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals match on 24 May 2026?
Answer: Delhi Capitals won the match by 40 runs.
Q2. Where was the match played?
Answer: The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q3. Who scored the highest runs in the match?
Answer: Ajinkya Rahane scored 63 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders.
Q4. Who was the Player of the Match?
Answer: KL Rahul received the Player of the Match award.
Q5. Who took the most wickets in the match?
Answer: Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi both took 3 wickets each.