Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 70 of IPL 2026 on Saturday, May 24, 2026, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, starting at 7:30 PM IST. This is KKR’s final league match and they need a win plus results elsewhere to sneak into the playoffs. DC are bruised but not broken, having chased down 194 against RR in their previous match.
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Eden Gardens, Kolkata
24 May 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, KL Rahul is the safest captain pick with 477+ runs at SR 180 this season and a track record of big scores against KKR, while Ajinkya Rahane works as vice-captain playing his potential last match of the season at his home fortress Eden Gardens.
KKR vs DC Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | KKR vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 70 |
| Date | Saturday, May 24, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IS |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| KKR Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
| Context | KKR’s final match; need win + results to qualify |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for KKR vs DC IPL 2026 Match 70
- Dream11 Team 1
- Dream11 Team 2
- Dream11 Team 3
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for KKR vs DC IPL 2026 Match 70 (2nd Innings)
The points start after the 2nd innings begins, so build your team based on the 2nd innings only.
- Dream11 Team 1 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 2 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 3 (2nd Innings)
KKR vs DC Match 70 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 35°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 29-32°C |
| Humidity | 75-85% (extremely humid Kolkata evening) |
| Wind Speed | 10-14 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 25% (scattered showers possible; DLS a factor) |
| Sky Condition | Partly Cloudy to Cloudy |
| Dew Factor | Very High (extreme humidity guarantees heavy dew in 2nd innings) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Moderate (rain possible but full match expected) |
Pitch Report for Eden Gardens, Kolkata
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (Pitch 5; high-scoring recipe under lights) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 202 runs (Eden Gardens avg this season) |
| Pitch 5 Record | KKR scored 226/8, dismissed SRH for 161 in only match on this pitch |
| 200+ Totals | KKR posted 247/2 vs GT and 226/8 vs SRH at this venue this season |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (heavy dew makes chasing significantly easier) |
| Pace Assist | Some early movement; conditions become easier for batting as game progresses |
| Spin Assist | Limited in 2nd innings; Narine and Chakravarthy must strike early |
| Dew Effect | Extreme; 85% humidity guarantees soaking outfield and slippery ball |
Injury Updates
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR): OUT of IPL 2026 with concussion and a broken finger. KKR’s most productive batter this season (422 runs, 5 fifties in 12 innings). A devastating blow. Tejasvi Dahiya is likely to keep wicket; otherwise, Finn Allen could don the gloves to free up a batting slot.
- KKR’s Remarkable Turnaround: From just 1 point after 6 matches to 13 points after 13 matches. Won 6 of last 7. Cameron Green finally firing with bat and ball, Narine, Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi form an effective bowling core. Manish Pandey’s 33-ball 45 vs MI showed batting depth.
- DC Need a Miracle: NRR of -0.871 (worst in the league). Chased down 194 vs RR last week (Starc 4-for, KL Rahul and Abhishek Porel fifties), but need a miraculous set of results to qualify. Playing for pride and potentially as spoilers.
- KKR Need Win + Results: A victory alone isn’t enough. KKR need other results to go their way. But in cricket, stranger things have happened. The Eden Gardens crowd will be electric, and 38,000+ fans roaring for every boundary could be the ultimate 12th man.
KKR vs DC Head-to-Head
| Category | KKR | DC | Highest Total | Lowest Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 20 wins | 15 wins | KKR: 272/7 (2025) | DC: 109 |
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Key Players to Watch in KKR vs DC, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | DC | WK-Batter | 477+ runs at SR 180 this season. Scored fifties in back-to-back matches vs PBKS and RR. DC’s season may be over, but Rahul plays every match like a World Cup final. Safest captain pick. |
| Cameron Green | KKR | All-rounder | The catalyst behind KKR’s 1-point-to-13-points resurgence. Now bowling consistently (4+ overs per match) alongside explosive middle-order batting. KKR’s Rs 25.20 crore buy finally delivering. |
| Mitchell Starc | DC | Bowler | Took 4 wickets vs RR last week. His left-arm swing under Eden Gardens lights with heavy dew creates an unusual challenge. Reverse swing in the dry heat + conventional swing with dew. |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | All-rounder | 200+ IPL wickets. Economy 6.66 this season. In what could be KKR’s final match, expect Narine to leave nothing in the tank. His mystery spin must dominate in the 1st innings before dew arrives. |
| Finn Allen | KKR | Batter | Scored a century vs DC earlier this season. With Raghuvanshi out (concussion + broken finger), Allen’s responsibility increases massively. Could keep wicket to free up an extra batting slot. |
| Axar Patel | DC | All-rounder | DC captain with 20+ career wickets in this rivalry (all-time record). His left-arm spin on the evening surface before dew sets in could be crucial. Also contributes match-changing lower-order cameos. |
