On Friday, May 8, Delhi Capitals suffered another defeat in IPL 2026, their 7th of the season. The Axar Patel-led side lost to Kolkata Knight Riders and now sit 8th on the table with just 8 points in 11 matches.
It was Delhi Capitals' 2nd straight defeat and now they sit on the brink of becoming the first team to get eliminated in IPL 2026. There is a curiosity among fans whether the Men in Blue and Red can still qualify for the playoffs.
Therefore, this article will shed light on Delhi Capitals' qualificiation scenario after defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Delhi Capitals have played 11 matches and have 8 points. From now on, Delhi Capitals cannot afford to lose a solitary match; otherwise, they will be eliminated from the tournament. If DC win their next three matches, then they will finish with a maximum of 14 points.
At present, Rajasthan Royals are 4th on the table with 12 points. The Capitals need to pray that the fourth placed team, be it GT, RR or CSK, finish their campaign at 12 points. In that scenario, Delhi Capitals can qualify for the playoffs with 14 points.
What if Delhi Capitals Lose One More Match In IPL 2026?
Interestingly, Delhi Capitals cannot afford to lose one more match in IPL 2026. Otherwise, they will be eliminated from the tournament and become the first team to be out of the tournament.
What are Delhi Capitals’ remaining games of IPL 2026?
Delhi Capitals have three matches remaining in IPL 2026. They have one match left to play at home. The Axar Patel-led side will next travel to Dharamsala away from home on May 11.
DC's last home match will be against Rajasthan Royals on May 20, followed by their last league stage match against KKR in the reverse fixture on May 24, which is also the last league-stage match of IPL 2026.
Match no.
Teams
Date & Time
Venue
55
DC vs PBKS
May 11, 7:30 PM
Dharamshala
62
DC vs RR
May 20, 7:30 PM
Delhi
70
DC vs KKR
May 24, 7:30 PM
Kolkata
Axar Patel Reflects On DC's Loss vs KKR
Axar Patel, who is having a disastrous season as a player and Delhi Capitals' captain, reflected on the defeat and admitted that the team is out of qualification race. The southpaw, during the post-match interview, stated that the team will focus on next season and utilise their bench strength.
The DC captain hinted that the team might go for massive changes in the upcoming match against Punjab Kings and there might be some harsh calls.
Talking about the recently concluded game, DC, batting first, put just 142 runs on the board. In reply, KKR chased down the target in 14.2 overs, courtesy of Finn Allen's record breaking century.
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Delhi Capitals vs KKR - (Source: AFP)
