In the 70th match of the IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC). Kolkata Knight Riders delivered an impressive all-round performance in their previous match, registering a 4-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians. Batting first, Mumbai managed to post a competitive total of 147 runs, but Kolkata successfully chased down the target in 18.5 overs. During the chase, KKR received a solid start from their top order, with Manish Pandey scoring 45 off 33 deliveries, while Rovman Powell played a valuable knock of 40 runs from 30 balls.

With the ball, Kolkata’s bowlers also put in a disciplined performance. Saurabh Dubey, Cameron Green, and Kartik Tyagi picked up two wickets each, helping KKR restrict MI to a below-par total.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals produced a remarkable performance in their previous encounter, clinching a thrilling 5-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. Batting first, Rajasthan posted a challenging total of 193 runs, but Delhi chased it down comfortably in 19.2 overs courtesy of an excellent batting display.

During the run chase, Delhi’s top order laid a strong foundation. KL Rahul played a crucial innings of 56 runs, while Abhishek Porel contributed an important 51. On the bowling front, Delhi put in a brilliant performance as Mitchell Starc starred with four wickets, while Lungi Ngidi and Madhav Tiwari claimed two wickets each.