In their final group stage encounter of the Indian Premier League 2026, Delhi Capitals secured a convincing 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. The match, held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, saw Delhi post a formidable total before restricting KKR to a chase that fell short.
Delhi Capitals' Innings
Batting first, Delhi Capitals put up an impressive 198 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Prithvi Shaw led the charge with a blistering 87 off 52 balls, including 10 fours and 3 sixes. Captain Rishabh Pant contributed a quickfire 45 off 28 balls, while Mitchell Marsh added 32 off 19. The Knight Riders' bowling attack struggled to contain the scoring, with Varun Chakravarthy being the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 for 38.
Kolkata Knight Riders' Chase
In response, Kolkata Knight Riders were never able to build momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals. Despite a valiant 62 off 41 balls from Andre Russell, the rest of the batting lineup failed to provide support. Shreyas Iyer managed only 18, while Nitish Rana fell for 12. The Delhi bowling unit, led by Anrich Nortje's 3 for 29 and Kuldeep Yadav's 2 for 25, ensured that KKR could only reach 158 for 8 at the end of their 20 overs.
Key Performances
- Prithvi Shaw: 87 runs off 52 balls (Player of the Match)
- Andre Russell: 62 runs off 41 balls
- Anrich Nortje: 3 wickets for 29 runs
With this win, Delhi Capitals finished their group stage on a positive note, while KKR will look to regroup for their final game.
