New Delhi, May 9 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kept their playoff hopes alive with a commanding victory over Delhi Capitals (DC), who slipped further in the IPL 2026 standings. In a one-sided contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday (May 8), KKR chased down a modest target of 143 runs with ease, powered by a sensational century by Finn Allen.

KKR won the toss and asked DC to bat first on a surface that offered early grip for the spinners. The decision paid off handsomely. DC got off to a promising start with openers KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka adding quick runs in the powerplay. Nissanka, in particular, looked in sublime touch, smashing 50 off just 29 balls, including five boundaries and three sixes. However, once the spi...