KOLKATA, India (AP) — After Rajasthan Royals’ qualification, Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs in the final league game of the IPL 2026.

KL Rahul hit 60 off 30 balls, with four sixes, as Delhi scored 203-5.

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane led Kolkata’s chase with 63 off 39 balls, before wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav turned the game with 3-29.

Kolkata collapsed from 128-3 to 163 all out in the span of 33 balls.

Kolkata (13 points) finished seventh in the table, with six wins in 14 games. Delhi (14 points) ended sixth with seven wins.

Full Scorecard – KKR vs DC Match 70 IPL 2026, May 24

Delhi Capitals 203 for 5 (Rahul 60, Axar 39, Dubey 2-28) beat Kolkata Knight Riders 163 (Rahane 63, Powell 29, Ngidi 3-27, Kuldeep 3-29) by 40 runs

Match Highlights & Key Moments

Rajasthan’s qualification for the playoffs impacted the confidence and intent of the KKR players. The batters didn’t show fight after being in a comfortable position at one stage. The dismissal of captain Ajinkya Rahane (63 off 39) sparked the batting collapse, and the team failed to recover. Rinku Singh (0), the designated finisher, was unable to open his account, while Tejasvi Dahiya managed just 1 run.

What This Result Means for IPL 2026

The match’s outcome didn’t affect the playoff scenario, as the top four spots were already confirmed, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals making it to the next round. With their win over KKR, Delhi Capitals finished sixth in the standings, having amassed 12 points from 14 games.

On the other hand, KKR managed a seventh-place finish, with 13 points from 14 contests.

Player of the Match

Kuldeep Yadav was named the Player of the Match for taking three wickets. He dismissed Rahane, Cameron Green (2) and Rinku. Kuldeep conceded just 29 runs from his 4 overs. After struggling for form, he finally showed his class with the ball.

FAQs – Yesterday’s KKR vs DC Match 70 IPL 2026

Q1: Who won yesterday’s KKR vs DC match?

A1: DC defeated KKR by 40 runs in Kolkata.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match in the KKR vs DC match?

A2: Kuldeep Yadav was adjudged the Player of the Match.

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

A3: KKR vs DC

Delhi Capitals 203 for 5 (Rahul 60, Axar 39, Dubey 2-28)

Kolkata Knight Riders 163 (Rahane 63, Powell 29, Ngidi 3-27, Kuldeep 3-29)