Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals Betting Preview, Odds & Predictions
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face Delhi Capitals (DC) in a critical IPL group clash at Eden Gardens. KKR remain in playoff contention with six wins from seven, while DC can only play for honor after a poor campaign. Despite losing star player Angkrish Raghuvanshi to injury, KKR are favorites, with Finn Allen and Kartik Tyagi the recommended picks for top batter and bowler. KL Rahul is tipped to lead scoring for Delhi. Batting first and targeting 200+ runs will likely be key at this traditionally spin-friendly venue.
- Kolkata Knight Riders have had an amazing revival and could still` crack the playoffs.
- Delhi Capitals are effectively out of the running despite coming agonisingly close.
- Explore betting opportunities in handicaps, batters to Score Over/Under Runs, bowlers to Take Over/Under Wickets markets and Match Sixes.
Finn Allen's big-hitting is key for the Knight Riders to make the playoffs (Getty Images).
This Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals prediction preview looks ahead to the IPL group match played in India. The Knight Riders have hit six wins in seven to keep in contention for the playoffs, but if the Rajasthan Royals win their earlier match on Sunday then the door will have closed on the Knight Riders.
- Match Details
- Recent Form
- Head-to-Head Record
- Team News
- Key Stats
- Match Analysis
- Betting Markets to Watch
- Finn Allen has two scores above 90 in his last four knocks and is my first choice to top score for the Knight Riders.
- Kartik Tyagi has figures of 2/30, 2/25, 3/32 and 2/37 in his last five matches and is worth backing to top score for the Knight Riders.
- KL Rahul has been in great form all season and is backed to score over 32 runs in the match. He is 8th in the IPL runs list with 533 runs at an average of 44.41.
- Latest Odds
Delhi Capitals’ run of five defeats in six matches destroyed their playoff hopes, although they could still end up agonisingly close if they win their last group match against the Knight Riders.
Match Details
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals |
|---|---|
| Competition | Indian Premier League |
| Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Time | 16:00 SAST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, India |
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | WWLWW |
| Delhi Capitals | WLLWW |
Both sides have found winning form, but the Knight Riders have banked one extra win in their last five matches and are still in with a shout to make the playoffs.
Head-to-Head Record
| Season | Winner | Margin of victory | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 wickets | IPL |
| 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 |
The Knight Riders have dominated Mumbai Indians in the last three seasons and lead in the wins stakes by 19-15 from their 35 match-ups, with one tie and one no result in the mix.
Team News
Kolkata Knight Riders: A big blow for the Knight Riders is the news that star keeper/batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament after sustaining a concussion and a fracture to a finger on his left hand playing against Mumbai midweek.
Possible XI: Manish Pandey, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rahul Tripathi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Navdeep Saini, Sunil Narine, Saurabh Dubey, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, Anukul Roy.
Delhi Capitals: Mitchell Starc’s form with the ball has been brilliant and has given the Capitals a real boost, but they have struggled to offer KL Rahul enough support at the top of the order.
Possible XI: KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar.
Key Stats
- Kolkata Knight Riders’ Finn Allen has scored 29, 100* and 93 in his last 5 knocks.
- Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green has scored 33*, 32 & 52* in 3 innings.
- Kolkata Knight Riders’ Kartik Tyagi is joint 6th in the IPL wickets list (18 wickets).
- Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul has scored 152*, 75, 23 & 56 in his last 7 knocks.
- Delhi Capitals’ Axar Patel hit 56 & 34* in his last two innings.
- Delhi Capitals’ Mitchell Starc has figures of 2/57 & 4/40 in his last two innings.
Match Analysis
Matchday in Kolkata is expected to bring with it intense and sweltering conditions, with temperatures rising from 29°C to 35°C, along with humidity ranging from 50-65%. Batting is likely to be tricky with the ball not coming onto the bat quickly, which can play into the hands of the quick bowlers. With the right approach and stroke selection there are plenty of runs in the track.
Eden Gardens’ big boundaries offer spinners some protection, and the average score this season has been around 165, but sides setting a target will be looking at a score of 200 to give their bowlers some wiggle room.
The side batting first at Edens Gardens in recent times has won six of the last 10 matches played here, so the captain winning the toss is likely to bat first.
The last match here four days ago saw the Knight Riders restrict Mumbai Indians to a score of 147/8, chasing their target down in 18.5 overs for the loss of six wickets.
Betting Markets to Watch
Result
The Knight Riders have been on a storming run of form and with the hint of a playoff spot I think they will pull another win out the bag over a Capitals side that has nothing but pride to play for in this match.
Best Kolkata Knight Riders Batter
Finn Allen has two scores above 90 in his last four knocks and is my first choice to top score for the Knight Riders.
Best Kolkata Knight Riders Bowler
Kartik Tyagi has figures of 2/30, 2/25, 3/32 and 2/37 in his last five matches and is worth backing to top score for the Knight Riders.
Score Over/Under Runs
KL Rahul has been in great form all season and is backed to score over 32 runs in the match. He is 8th in the IPL runs list with 533 runs at an average of 44.41.
Latest Odds
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders Win | 1.68 |
| Delhi Capitals Win | 2.05 |
| Match to go to a Super Over | 29.00 |
Verdict
The Knight Riders are backed to win, with Kartik Tyagi my pick to be the best Knight Riders bowler.
Finn Allen is backed as the best Kolkata Knight Riders batter, with KL Rahul my pick to score 32 runs or more.
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