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Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Betting Preview, Odds & Predictions
The upcoming IPL fixture sees the Delhi Capitals, struggling with four defeats in five matches, facing a resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders, who have won their last three games. While Delhi’s hopes rest on star batter KL Rahul, KKR’s consistent performances make them favorites, especially with form players like Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy. With both teams vying to improve their playoff chances, the preview recommends backing Kolkata Knight Riders to extend their winning streak and highlights key players to watch, including Rinku Singh to score over 22 runs and Chakravarthy to take two or more wickets.
- Delhi Capitals have been struggling to pick up wins after a good start to their season.
- Kolkata Knight Riders have struck form just in time to keep their playoff hopes alive.
- Explore betting opportunities in handicaps, batters to Score Over/Under Runs, bowlers to Take Over/Under Wickets markets and Match Sixes.
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Nitish Rana has been scoring consistently in the IPL (Getty Images).
This Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders prediction preview looks ahead to the IPL group match played in India. The struggling Capitals face up to a Knight Riders side that has turned their season around with three wins on the bounce.
- Match Details
- Recent Form
- Head-to-Head Record
- Team News
- Key Stats
- Match Analysis
- Betting Markets to Watch
- Latest Odds
The Delhi Capitals have lost four of their last five matches and are in danger of drifting out of reach of the playoff zone.
Match Details
| Match | |
|---|---|
| Competition | Indian Premier League |
| Date | 8 May 2026 |
| Time | 16:00 SAST |
| Venue |
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | LLLWL |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | LLWWW |
The Knight Riders are lighting up the IPL since their opening win against the 4th-placed Rajasthan Royals, while ironically the Capitals’ only win in five was also against the Royals.
Head-to-Head Record
| Season | Winner | Margin of victory | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 runs | IPL |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 wickets | IPL |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 106 runs | IPL |
| 2023 | Delhi Capitals | 4 wickets | IPL |
| 2022 | Delhi Capitals | 4 wickets | IPL |
The two teams are in the bottom four of the table and have yet to clash this season. The Knight Riders are on track for a 4th win on the bounce and lead the win-ratio 19-15 against the Capitals, with one rained-out match.
Team News
Delhi Capitals: The Capitals squad have been lacking in consistency and they need their star performers to step up in this match.
Possible XI: KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, N Rana, Karun Nair, T Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), AR Sharma, Mitchell Starc, KL Yadav, T Natarajan, L Ngidi.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Aside from their top three batters the Knight Riders have been struggling to take control of opposition attacks and they will be looking for a strong performance to keep their playoff chances alive.
Possible XI: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, C Green, Rovman Powell, RK Singh, AS Roy, SP Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi.
Key Stats
- Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul is 2nd on the IPL runs list with 433 runs (ave 54.1).
- Delhi Capitals’ Nitish Rana has taken 57, 91 & 33 in his last 5 innings.
- Delhi Capitals’ Mitchell Starc took 3/40 in the win over Rajasthan Royals.
- Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rinku Singh has scored 53*, 83* & 22* in his last 3 knocks.
- Kolkata Knight Riders’ Angkrish Raghuvanshi has scored 51, 52, 45 & 59 in 9 innings.
- Kolkata Knight Riders’ Varun Chakravarthy is joint 13th on the wickets list (10 wickets).
Match Analysis
The last match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium was three days ago, with the Capitals losing to the Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets with 15 balls to spare. The Capitals were restricted to a score of 155/7 off their 20 overs, hitting nine sixes. The Super Kings chased the target down with ease, smashing 10 sixes.
The average score at the ground is just under 170 on what is a batting-friendly track that is flat and firm, encouraging players to play their strokes. Spinners tend to get some traction through the middle overs, but the slick outfield and shorter boundaries put batters at a distinct advantage.
There is early life for the pacemen, notably if there is some moisture around, and the temperature tomorrow is expected to be touching 26-degrees. Dew in the evening encourages teams to bat second if they win the toss.
Betting Markets to Watch
Result
With three wins on the bounce the Kolkata Knight Riders are backed to beat a Delhi Capitals side that has lost four of their last five matches.
Best Delhi Capitals Batter
KL Rahul has scored 37, 152* & 75 in his last five innings and is my best bet to top-score for the Capitals.
Score Over/Under Runs
Rinku Singh has scored 153 runs without being dismissed in his last three innings and is backed to score 22 runs or more this match.
Take Over/Under Wickets
Varun Chakravarthy has figures of 2/34, 3/14, 2/33 and 3/36 in his last four matches and is worth backing to take two wickets again in this match.
Latest Odds
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Win | 1.86 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders Win | 1.86 |
| Match to go to a Super Over | 29.00 |
Verdict
Kolkata Knight Riders are backed to win, with Rinku Singh backed to score over 22 runs or more.
KL Rahul is backed to be the best Delhi Capitals batter, while Varun Chakravarthy is backed to take two wickets or more.
KL Rahul is backed to be the best Delhi Capitals batter, while Varun Chakravarthy is backed to take two wickets or more.
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