Rahul's Power-Hitting Powers Delhi Capitals to 40-Run Win Over KKR at Eden Gardens

In a high-scoring IPL 2026 encounter at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Delhi Capitals secured a commanding 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Though the match had already lost its playoff implications after Rajasthan Royals secured the final berth earlier in the day, the 33,000-strong crowd was treated to a thrilling batting spectacle, led by Delhi skipper KL Rahul.

Rahul anchored Delhi’s innings with a well-composed yet aggressive 60 runs off just 30 deliveries, featuring five fours and four sixes. His opening partner Abishek Porel provided an early spark during the PowerPlay, but the left-hander was dismissed in the fifth over for 22, caught behind by Tejasvi Singh off Saurabh Dubey. Rahul then took control, shifting gears against Kolkata’s spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy. After Narine accounted for Sahil Parakh for 24, Rahul stitched together a vital 38-run partnership with Axar Patel for the third wicket. The duo dominated the 11th over bowled by Kartik Tyagi, combining for 20 runs—Rahul hitting a six and a boundary, while Axar contributed two fours. David Miller then played a cameo, bludgeoning a breezy 28 off 19 balls, including three towering sixes, to propel Delhi to a total of 203 for five.