Kuldeep and Rahul help DC sign off with big win
RR's victory earlier in the day against MI meant both PBKS and KKR were knocked out from the playoffs race
24/05Result
70th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, May 24 2026
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![Delhi Capitals]( "Delhi Capitals")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
163 (18.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
24/05Result
70th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, May 24 2026
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![Delhi Capitals]( "Delhi Capitals")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
163 (18.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Rayudu: Rahul 'has been fantastic for any team that he has played for'
"He is not good, he is a very good player," Mark Boucher says after KL Rahul finished IPL 2026 with 593 runs at a strike rate of 174.41
'We didn't seize those moments' - Badani on DC's what-could-have-been season
"You need to take care of everyone, but it's most important to be in a good frame of mind yourself," Axar Patel says of leading an under-performing side
Archer rises to third on IPL 2026 Purple Cap table, Rahul finishes season on a high
Here's how things stand on the Orange and Purple Cap tables at the end of the league stage of IPL 2026
Scenarios - What RR, PBKS and KKR need to do to secure the last playoffs spot
It's a three-way race to fourth place, with DC's chances purely theoretical
Rahane: 'When the team is struggling, it is important to show your character'
"For these two guys, this is just the beginning" - Ajinkya Rahane, the KKR captain, praises Kartik Tyagi and Anukul Roy for their performances in IPL 2026
Unchanged KKR opt to bowl vs DC
With Angkrish Raghuvanshi out with a concussion and a finger injury, KKR continued with Tejasvi Dahiya
KKR sign Luvnith Sisodia as replacement for injured Pathirana
The wicketkeeper-batter was part of KKR's squad in 2025
KKR continue to believe with elimination possible before their game
KKR take on DC, at home on Sunday, with playoff qualification on the line - though they will be knocked out before they play if RR beat MI
Kuldeep: 'Was expecting more, but I couldn't deliver this season'
The spinner finished with just ten wickets in the tournament but ended his season on a high with 3 for 29 against KKR
Preview
KKR need a massive win and RR to lose to get into playoffs
KKR likely to pick rookie Tejasvi Dahiya as their keeper in place of Raghuvanshi who has been ruled out
