KL Rahul's 30-ball 60 powers DC to 203/5 against KKR at Eden Gardens
Synopsis
KL Rahul's fifth fifty of IPL 2026 — a 30-ball 60 at a strike-rate of 200 — anchored Delhi Capitals to their highest-ever total at Eden Gardens. With Miller's death-over blitz and KKR's fielding lapses gifting 63 runs in the last five overs, DC have set KKR a daunting 204 to chase at their own fortress.
Key Takeaways
KL Rahul scored 60 off 30 balls (strike-rate 200) — his fifth fifty of IPL 2026 .
Delhi Capitals posted 203/5 , their highest total at Eden Gardens .
David Miller hit a 19-ball 28 , smashing Saurabh Dubey for three sixes in the death overs.
DC plundered 63 runs in the final five overs , aided by KKR's dropped catches .
Saurabh Dubey was KKR's best bowler with 2-28 in four overs.
Axar Patel contributed 39 off 25 to stabilise the middle overs.
KL Rahul blazed a 30-ball 60 at a strike-rate of 200, and David Miller provided a blistering finish with a 19-ball 28, as Delhi Capitals posted 203/5 in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Sunday, 24 May. The total is Delhi Capitals' highest at the venue, set up by collective contributions across the batting order.
Rahul and Porel Give DC a Flying Start
Abishek Porel set the tone from ball one, cracking successive boundaries off Anukul Roy in the opening over and adding more fours off Kartik Tyagi. Rahul complemented him by lifting Cameron Green for a six and four in the third over. Porel's cameo ended at 22 in the fourth over, caught behind off Saurabh Dubey.
Middle-Order Keeps the Momentum Going
Teenager Sahil Parakh joined Rahul and kept the run-rate ticking, striking Sunil Narine for a six and four before falling for 24 — caught by Ajinkya Rahane off Narine. Rahul, meanwhile, raced to his fifth fifty of IPL 2026 off just 25 balls, clearing Narine for sixes and punching boundaries at will. He was eventually dismissed in the 13th over, holing out to long-off off Roy for 60.
Axar and Miller Seal a 200-Plus Total
Axar Patel contributed a composed 39 off 25, including two sixes, before being dismissed by Varun Chakaravarthy in the 17th over. Miller then took charge in the death overs, smashing Dubey for three sixes. Ashutosh Sharma remained unbeaten on 18, hitting a six and four off Tyagi. DC capitalised on dropped catches by KKR to plunder 63 runs in the final five overs.
KKR Bowling Figures
For KKR, Saurabh Dubey was the standout with figures of 2-28 in four overs. Anukul Roy picked up 1-23, while Narine and Chakaravarthy each claimed one wicket but were hit around. The dropped catches proved costly as DC's lower order ran riot.
What's Next
Delhi Capitals will now look to defend the 203-run target and close out their IPL 2026 campaign on a high. KKR face a stiff chase at their home ground, with the result set to determine the final shape of the competition's closing stages.
Brief Scores: Delhi Capitals 203/5 in 20 overs (KL Rahul 60, Axar Patel 39; Saurabh Dubey 2-28, Anukul Roy 1-23) vs Kolkata Knight Riders.
Point of View
Against a KKR attack that includes Narine and Chakaravarthy, signals a batting unit that has found its finishing template late in the season. KKR's dropped catches compounded the damage, and at a venue where they usually dominate, their fielding lapses could prove the turning point. A 203-run chase at Eden Gardens is far from impossible, but DC have given themselves every reason to believe.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What score did Delhi Capitals post against KKR in IPL 2026 on 24 May?
Delhi Capitals posted 203/5 in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on 24 May. It is their highest total at the venue in IPL history.
How did KL Rahul perform in the DC vs KKR IPL 2026 match?
KL Rahul scored 60 off 30 balls at a strike-rate of 200, registering his fifth fifty of IPL 2026. He was dismissed in the 13th over, holing out to long-off off Anukul Roy.
Who were the other top contributors for Delhi Capitals?
Axar Patel made 39 off 25 balls including two sixes, while David Miller smashed an unbeaten-style 19-ball 28 in the death overs. Abishek Porel (22) and Sahil Parakh (24) also contributed useful cameos at the top.
Which KKR bowler performed best against DC?
Saurabh Dubey was KKR's standout bowler, finishing with figures of 2-28 in four overs. Anukul Roy took 1-23, though both Narine and Chakaravarthy were hit for boundaries.
How many runs did DC score in the last five overs?
Delhi Capitals scored 63 runs in the final five overs, capitalising on dropped catches by KKR. Miller's three sixes off Dubey and Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 18 off Tyagi powered the late surge.
