Kolkata, May 24 -- Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday, as disciplined bowling and key breakthroughs at crucial moments helped them defend a target of 204 and finish their league-stage campaign on a winning note.

The Axar Patel-led side won by 40 runs against Ajinkya Rahane's KKR.

Chasing 204, KKR got off to a good start with openers Finn Allen and Rahane adding 43 runs for the first wicket in 4.2 overs. The Kiwi batter was dismissed by Lungi Ngidi for 20 runs off 13 balls with three fours and one six.

Despite Allen's dismissal, the KKR skipper didn't let his team lose the momentum and continued the flow of runs along with Manish Pandey. The Knight Riders e...