KKR and DC Clash in Final League Fixture of IPL 2026 as Punjab Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive
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- •KKR hosts DC in the final league fixture of IPL 2026, with both teams still mathematically alive in the race for the final playoff spot.
- •Punjab Kings keeps playoff hopes alive with a win over Lucknow Super Giants, led by Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL hundred.
- •KKR has shown a remarkable turnaround in form, winning six of its last seven games after struggling in the first half of the campaign.
- •The absence of leading run-scorer Angkrish Raghuvanshi will leave a significant gap in the batting order ahead of the must-win encounter for KKR.
- •Punjab's playoff qualification is still dependent on other results, with Rajasthan Royals facing Mumbai Indians on Sunday.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is nearing its climax, with teams fighting for a spot in the playoffs. In the final league fixture, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Delhi Capitals (DC) at Eden Gardens on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Although both teams are still mathematically alive in the race for the final playoff spot, their qualification is no longer in their hands. KKR has earned 13 points from 13 matches, while DC has 12 points. To qualify, they must win and rely on other outcomes.
