IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders' strongest predicted XI against Delhi Capitals

Kolkata Knight Riders will look to extend their winning streak when they take on the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, May 8.

Ajinkya Rahane's men lost five out of their first six matches in IPL 2026. However, they have managed to win three games on the bounce and will head into the one on Friday as slight favourites. Especially after ending Sunrisers Hyderabad's five-match winning streak in their last game.

Meanwhile, the Capitals are not in great form, having won two out of their last eight matches. Axar Patel and Co. have lost four out of the five games they have played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL 2026.

Here is Kolkata Knight Riders’ strongest predicted XI vs Delhi Capitals:

Top-order: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK)

Ajinkya Rahane has scored 205 runs in nine innings at an average of 25.63 and a strike rate of 131.42. He will look to play the anchor's role while the others could bat around him. Finn Allen came back into the side in the last game and scored 29 off 13 balls. His battle with Mitchell Starc in the power play would make for a fascinating watch. Talking about Angkrish Raghuvanshi, he returned to form in the last game, scoring a 47-ball 59. His role at No. 3 is crucial for the Knights.