KKR vs DC IPL 2026 Final League Game: Rahane Opts to Bowl First; Raghuvanshi Ruled Out with Injury
मुख्य बातें
- •Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first for KKR against DC in the final league game of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens.
- •KKR’s playoff qualification depended on beating DC by 77+ runs or chasing a target within 12.1 overs, or other results going in their favor.
- •Angkrish Raghuvanshi was ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a concussion and finger fracture sustained on May 20, 2026.
- •Playoff scenarios included RR advancing if they beat MI, or PBKS qualifying if MI beat RR and DC beat KKR.
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) faced each other in the final league game of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first against DC, led by Axar Patel. This decision set the stage for a crucial match that could influence the playoff qualification scenarios for both teams.
KKR entered the game with 13 points and one match remaining in their campaign. Their qualification hopes depended on results elsewhere. If Rajasthan Royals (RR) lost to Mumbai Indians (MI), KKR could advance as the fourth team by outperforming Punjab Kings (PBKS) on net run rate. To achieve this, KKR would need to defeat DC by 77 or more runs or chase down a target within 12.1 overs. Both scenarios were considered highly challenging. If KKR failed to meet these conditions, PBKS would qualify as the fourth team. Alternatively, PBKS could also qualify if MI beat RR and DC defeated KKR, ending Kolkata’s campaign with 13 points and Punjab with 15 points.
