Delhi Capitals ended their IPL 2026 campaign on a positive note with a comprehensive 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the final league match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.Batting first after KKR opted to bowl, DC posted a strong total of 203/5, driven by a blazing opening knock from KL Rahul.Rahul struck a quick 60 off just 30 balls, hitting five fours and four sixes, and registering his sixth half-century of the season.His aggressive approach set the tone for a dominant batting display, with Delhi consistently maintaining a high scoring rate through the innings.In response, Kolkata Knight Riders’ chase never gained full momentum.Although skipper Ajinkya Rahane played a valiant innings of 63 off 39 balls, the rest of the batting lineup failed to build partnerships.Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, returning after being left out in previous games, delivered a match-winning spell of 3/29.

He dismissed Cameron Green cheaply and then struck twice in consecutive deliveries to remove Rahane and Rinku Singh, breaking the backbone of KKR’s chase.He nearly achieved a hat-trick as well, but a chance was dropped off the next delivery.KKR were eventually bowled out for 163 in 18.4 overs.Lungi Ngidi also contributed with the ball, taking 3/27, while Mitchell Starc picked up 2/26 against his former franchise.Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy had mixed outings as KKR struggled to contain DC’s batting earlier in the match.With this result, Delhi Capitals finished their season with seven wins and seven losses, securing sixth place in the standings.

Kolkata Knight Riders ended a disappointing campaign in seventh position with six wins from 14 matches, reflecting another inconsistent season for the franchise.