IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals’ strongest predicted XI against Kolkata Knight Riders

Delhi Capitals will face Kolkata Knight Riders in Match No. 70 of the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League on May 24 at the iconic Eden Gardens. With the league stage coming to an end, Delhi Capitals will aim to finish strongly and keep their slim playoff hopes alive. DC are currently placed eighth on the points table with six wins from 13 matches. Their campaign has been filled with inconsistency, as they have struggled to maintain momentum despite showing flashes of brilliance throughout the tournament.

Delhi will need a massive win against KKR and will also depend on other match results to have any chance of qualifying for the playoffs. Even though the possibility remains difficult, the Capitals will look to approach the game with an aggressive mindset and deliver a complete performance in this crucial fixture.

Here is the strongest predicted DC XI for Match 70 vs KKR:

Top Order: KL Rahul (w), Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh

At the top of the order, KL Rahul is expected to lead the batting unit once again. Rahul has been the standout performer for DC this season, scoring 533 runs in 13 matches. His consistency and ability to anchor the innings have been crucial for the team. Alongside him, Abishek Porel and Sahil Parakh are likely to open or provide support in the top order. Porel has scored 86 runs in three matches, while Parakh has managed 22 runs in three appearances.

Middle Order: Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Madhav Tiwari, Ashutosh Sharma (IMP)

The middle order will feature several experienced and impactful players. Tristan Stubbs has been reliable in the middle overs, scoring 275 runs in 12 innings with his aggressive batting style. Veteran batter David Miller has contributed 183 runs in nine innings and will be expected to play the finisher’s role.

Team captain Axar Patel has delivered with both bat and ball this season, scoring 134 runs and picking up 10 wickets in 13 matches. Young all-rounder Madhav Tiwari has also impressed with four wickets in two games while adding useful runs lower down the order. Ashutosh Sharma is expected to be used as the Impact Player due to his explosive finishing ability, having scored 153 runs in seven games.

Bowlers: Tripurana Vijay, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar

The bowling attack will rely heavily on pace and experience. Lungi Ngidi has taken 10 wickets this season, while Mitchell Starc has claimed nine wickets in just five games. Mukesh Kumar has added six wickets, whereas Tripurana Vijay will aim to make an impact despite not opening his wicket tally yet.

DC predicted XI for Match 70 vs KKR:

KL Rahul (w), Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar 

Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma