The Kolkata Knight Riders will face off against the Delhi Capitals in the final league match of the IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday night. While Delhi Capitals have been eliminated following a win by Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders still have a slim chance of making it to the playoffs if Rajasthan Royals lose their match earlier in the day.
In terms of team news, Varun Chakravarthy and Matheesha Pathirana of KKR are not fully fit but may still feature in the match. Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out, but no replacements have been announced. On the other hand, all players of Delhi Capitals are expected to be available for the fixture.
The probable playing XII for Kolkata Knight Riders includes Ajinkya Rahane as captain, with players like Finn Allen, Cameron Green, and Sunil Narine in the lineup. For Delhi Capitals, KL Rahul is set to lead the team, with a strong lineup featuring David Miller and Mitchell Starc.
In terms of fantasy Dream11 team, KL Rahul is a key pick as wicketkeeper and captain, while Cameron Green and Axar Patel are also recommended selections.
The squads for both teams are filled with talented players, with Kolkata Knight Riders boasting players like Manish Pandey and Sunil Narine, and Delhi Capitals featuring stars like Mitchell Starc and Nitish Rana.
The match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to end their campaign on a high note. Published on May 24, 2026.
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