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IPL 2026: Fans’ excitement, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav shine in DC’s stunning win against KKR

By Samira Vishwas

2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) The 70th match of the season ended with a spectacular display of cricket at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In the final league match of the tournament on Sunday, Delhi Capitals (DC) spirited away with an emphatic 40-run win Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Silenced the domestic audience. Taking advantage of a strong start and a masterclass in spin bowling, Delhi successfully defended a strong total, leaving the KKR batting line-up completely unanswered.

KL Rahul’s efficient start helps DC post a competitive total against KKR

Opting to establish early dominance on the Eden Gardens pitch, Delhi Capitals scored a mammoth 203/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The foundation of this mountain of runs is the wicketkeeper-batsman. KL Rahul Kept, who played a brilliant, efficient innings at the top of the order. Rahul his opening partner Abhishek Porel Took full responsibility after being out on 22 runs.

Showing an aggressive but calculated approach, Rahul completed his half-century in just 25 balls, consistently taking advantage of powerplay gaps. He ultimately scored a brilliant 60 off 30 balls, which included five fours and four lofted sixes, and had a strike rate of 200.00.

to Rahul sahil parakh (24 from 17 balls) and captain Akshar Patel He got the support of , who scored a crucial 39 runs in 25 balls. Although Saurabh Dubey Best bowling effort for KKR (2/28), david miller 28 more Ashutosh Sharma K’s unbeaten 18 runs took Delhi to the psychological 200-run milestone.

Kuldeep Yadav destroyed KKR’s batting order and ensured victory in the final league match.

Chasing a tough target of 204, Kolkata Knight Riders started with intent. captain Ajinkya Rahane He handled the innings beautifully by scoring a brilliant 63 runs in 39 balls, which included seven fours and four sixes. However, Rahane lacked consistent support from the other side, as lungi ngidi (3/27) demolished the top order, finn allen (20) and Manish Pandey (25) was sent back to the pavilion.

The true turning point came when Delhi lost their key left-arm wrist-spinner, Kuldeep Yadav Introduced as an impact player. Kuldeep completely demolished KKR’s middle and lower order with a magical spell of 3/29 in his four overs.

he first dangerous cameron green Was out for just 2 runs, then shocked KKR with a double-blow in the 14th over. Kuldeep dismissed a well-positioned Rahane, who was caught safely by David Miller, and soon afterwards he bowled a dangerous over. Rinku Singh Was out on a golden duck.

KKR was completely disintegrated at 128/3. Akshar Patel by Tejasvi Dahiya clean bowled, and Mitchell Starc He finished off the last batsmen by taking a quick double wicket. Ultimately KKR was out for 163 runs in 18.4 overs. Rahul’s early fireworks and Kuldeep’s web of spin ensured that Delhi Capitals ended their league phase on a high note.

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