KKR are our predicted winners for IPL 2026 Match 70 against Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The Kolkata Knight Riders enter this final league-stage clash riding a six-win streak from their last seven matches, while DC limp in with six losses in their last eight games and the worst net run rate (-0.871) among all ten teams.
The stakes, the momentum, and the venue all point in one direction. KKR to win by 25-35 runs or 5-6 wickets.
IPL 2026 Match 70 KKR vs DC Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 70, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals |
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network (JioStar) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| KKR Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
| Context | KKR’s final league match must be won for playoff hopes |
This is KKR’s final home game of IPL 2026 and their last chance to push to 15 points and potentially secure the fourth playoff spot. DC sit 8th with 12 points from 13 matches and an NRR of -0.871, making qualification virtually impossible for them.
IPL 2026 Match 70 Odds for KKR vs DC
The betting market tells a straightforward story here. KKR are comfortable favourites across all major platforms, and for good reason.
Six wins in seven matches, home advantage at Eden Gardens, and a genuine playoff incentive create a lopsided contest on paper. DC is priced as clear underdogs, reflecting their poor late-season form.
| Platform | KKR Win Odds | DC Win Odds | Toss Odds (KKR) | Toss Odds (DC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.55 | 2.40 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 1.52 | 2.35 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| 4RABET | 1.58 | 2.45 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| BetVibe | 1.54 | 2.38 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
IPL 2026 Match 70 Toss Prediction for KKR vs DC
At Eden Gardens in May, the toss decision is essentially pre-made.
Teams batting second have won approximately 58% of matches at this venue. The reason is simple: heavy dew rolls in from the 12th to 14th over of the second innings, making the ball slippery and significantly harder for bowlers to grip.
Ajinkya Rahane chose to field first in KKR’s last home game against MI on May 20, and that decision worked out perfectly. Expect the same call here.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will opt to field first.
KKR Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 70
KKR has been on an extraordinary redemption arc this season. After losing their first six matches of IPL 2026, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side has won six of their last seven to climb from the bottom of the table to genuine playoff contention.
The turnaround has been built on three pillars. Finn Allen’s explosive batting (including a 47-ball century against DC earlier this season), Sunil Narine’s miserly powerplay bowling (tournament-best economy of 6.90), and Varun Chakravarthy’s mystery spin in the middle overs.
| Rank | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajinkya Rahane (c) | Batter (Opener) | Captain, experienced anchor |
| 2 | Finn Allen | Batter (Opener) | 100*(47) vs DC in Match 51 |
| 3 | Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk) | WK-Batter | 422 runs at avg 42.20 |
| 4 | Cameron Green | All-rounder | Bats and bowls medium pace |
| 5 | Manish Pandey | Batter | POTM vs MI (Match 65) |
| 6 | Rinku Singh | Batter (Finisher) | Vice-captain, death-overs specialist |
| 7 | Sunil Narine | All-rounder | Powerplay economy of 6.90 |
| 8 | Anukul Roy | All-rounder | Left-arm spin option |
| 9 | Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler (Leg-spin) | 200+ IPL wickets; 5/20 vs DC |
| 10 | Saurabh Dubey | Bowler (Left-arm pace) | Injury replacement, new ball |
| 11 | Kartik Tyagi | Bowler (Right-arm pace) | Raw pace, powerplay enforcer |
| 12 (Impact) | Rovman Powell / Rachin Ravindra | Batter / All-rounder | Situational pick |
Key Squad Notes
Harshit Rana and Akash Deep were ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injuries. Saurabh Dubey (left-arm seamer from Vidarbha) and Blessing Muzarabani were brought in as replacements.
Matheesha Pathirana missed the first half of the tournament recovering from injury. Mustafizur Rahman was released from the squad before the season started.
DC Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 70
Delhi Capitals are a team in transition mode. Captain Axar Patel himself admitted after their loss to PBKS that the team would “look to prepare for next season and try out bench strength”. That’s not the statement of a side planning to win a must-win game.
KL Rahul has been sensational, holding the Orange Cap at various points this season with 477+ runs at a strike rate of 174. But the support cast has been inconsistent. Kuldeep Yadav has had a forgettable season with an economy rate above 10.
| Rank | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KL Rahul (wk) | WK-Batter (Opener) | Season’s top scorer, 477+ runs |
| 2 | Abishek Porel | Batter (Opener) | Has opened in recent matches |
| 3 | Nitish Rana | Batter | Struggled for consistency |
| 4 | Tristan Stubbs | WK-Batter | SR of 136.70, needs more acceleration |
| 5 | Sameer Rizvi | All-rounder | Match-winning knocks: 90(51), 58*, 70* |
| 6 | Axar Patel (c) | All-rounder | Captain, leading wicket-taker (9 wkts) |
| 7 | Ashutosh Sharma | All-rounder | Aggressive lower-order option |
| 8 | Mitchell Starc | Bowler (Left-arm pace) | Premier pace weapon in powerplay |
| 9 | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler (Chinaman) | Economy rate above 10 this season |
| 10 | Lungi Ngidi | Bowler (Right-arm pace) | Death overs specialist |
| 11 | T Natarajan | Bowler (Left-arm pace) | Yorker specialist |
| 12 (Impact) | David Miller / Vipraj Nigam | Batter / All-rounder | Situational pick |
Key Concern: DC could rotate their squad further, given the dead-rubber context. David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, and Madhav Tiwari could all feature as Patel experiments with combinations for next season.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report, IPL 2026
Eden Gardens is the oldest cricket stadium in India (established in 1864), and it has evolved into one of the highest-scoring venues in IPL history.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Capacity | 66,000 |
| Pitch Type | Flat, true surface, batting-friendly |
| Average 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 190+ runs |
| Square Boundaries | 63-64 metres |
| Straight Boundary | 73 metres |
| Highest Total at Venue (IPL 2026) | 247/2 by KKR vs GT (May 16) |
| Best Strategy | Bat second (dew factor, chasing advantage) |
What to Expect on May 24
Surface: Flat and true with consistent bounce and good carry. Batters trust the surface, and the quick outfield turns well-timed shots into boundaries.
Pace vs Spin: Seamers get early movement under lights for the first 2-3 overs, but the surface flattens out quickly. Narine and Chakravarthy have been effective in the middle overs for KKR.
Key Factor: Dew. Heavy dew arrives from the 12th to 14th over of the second innings in May. The ball gets slippery, spinners lose their grip, and batting becomes significantly easier. Chasing teams win approximately 58% of matches here.
Expected Score Range: 190-210 as a competitive first-innings total. Anything below 180 is likely below par.
Kolkata Weather Report, May 24, 2026
Great news for fans: clear skies, no rain, and a full 40-over contest is virtually guaranteed.
| Weather Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Condition | Clear skies, partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 31°C to 36°C (evening: approx 31-33°C) |
| Humidity | High (~70-75%), typical for Kolkata in late May |
| Wind Speed | Light winds, 8-12 km/h |
| Cloud Cover | Minimal |
| Dew Factor | Heavy dew expected from 12th-14th over of 2nd innings |
| Rain Probability | 0% during match hours (7:30 PM to 10:45 PM IST) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low |
The high humidity will contribute to dew formation, reinforcing the advantage of batting second. Bowlers in the second innings will struggle to grip the ball, especially spinners.
Dream11 Team for KKR vs DC
KKR vs DC Head-to-Head: Last 5 Matches
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History)
| Matches Played | KKR Wins | DC Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 20 | 15 | 1 |
KKR leads the all-time head-to-head 20-15, and they have been utterly dominant recently. KKR have won the last four consecutive meetings against DC, spanning 2024, 2025, and the earlier fixture in IPL 2026.
At Eden Gardens, the dominance is even more pronounced. KKR have won 7 of 9 matches against DC at this venue.
Last 5 Meetings
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 (Match 51) | May 8, 2026 | KKR | 8 wickets (34 balls left) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| IPL 2025 (Match 48) | Apr 29, 2025 | KKR | 14 runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| IPL 2024 (Match 47) | Apr 29, 2024 | KKR | 7 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL 2024 (Match 16) | Apr 3, 2024 | KKR | 106 runs | ACA-VDCA, Visakhapatnam |
| IPL 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | DC | 4 wickets | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Rivalry Records Worth Knowing
KKR’s 272/7 against DC in Vizag (IPL 2024) was their highest-ever score in this rivalry and DC’s heaviest IPL defeat (106-run loss).
Sunil Narine holds 27 wickets against DC, the most by any bowler in this fixture.
Varun Chakravarthy’s 5/20 are the best bowling figures in any KKR-DC IPL match.
Finn Allen’s 100*(47) against DC in Match 51 this season destroyed Kuldeep Yadav (0/41 in 3 overs) and Vipraj Nigam (0/34 in 2 overs).
Our Prediction: KKR Have Better Chances to Win Against DC in IPL 2026 Match 70
Bottom line up front: KKR win this comfortably, chasing a target in the 165-180 range.
Why KKR Can Win
Momentum is everything in T20 cricket, and KKR have it in abundance. Six wins in seven matches, including a four-wicket victory over MI just four days ago, has turned this squad from bottom-dwellers into genuine playoff contenders.
The spin advantage is massive. KKR’s spin trio of Narine (economy 6.90), Chakravarthy, and Anukul Roy strangled DC for just 76/3 in 12 spin overs in Match 51 this season. DC’s batters simply cannot handle this combination.
Eden Gardens is a fortress for KKR against DC. A 7-2 win-loss record at this venue against the Capitals speaks for itself. The home crowd at a packed 66,000-seater stadium will be electric.
Finn Allen is DC’s nightmare. After smashing a 47-ball century against DC less than three weeks ago, Allen walks into this game with supreme confidence.
Why DC Can Win
KL Rahul, on his day, can single-handedly win matches. With 477+ runs at a strike rate of 178, Rahul has been arguably the best batter in IPL 2026. If he fires, DC can put up a competitive total.
Mitchell Starc in the powerplay remains a genuine threat. His left-arm pace and ability to swing the ball under lights could rattle KKR’s top order early.
The “nothing to lose” factor can sometimes liberate a team. With playoff hopes virtually gone, DC’s batters might play with more freedom.
Final Verdict
This one leans heavily towards KKR. The momentum, the home advantage, the head-to-head dominance (four straight wins), the spin advantage at Eden Gardens, and the playoff incentive all stack in their favour. DC’s season is effectively over, and their captain has already acknowledged as much.
Prediction: KKR to win by 25-35 runs (if batting first) or by 5-6 wickets with overs to spare (if chasing).
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, points table standings, and historical records as of May 22, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
