Kuldeep Yadav To Return? DC's Strongest XI Vs KKR- IPL 2026, Match 70

Delhi Capitals - (Source: AFP)

For IPL 2026 last league stage match, Kolkata Knight Riders will host Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens on May 24. The two teams are still alive in the tournament and will give it their all to qualify for the playoffs.

For KKR, they have a slightly better chance than the Delhi Capitals because the Ajinkya Rahane-led side have 13 points, while DC have 12 points. Therefore, KKR’s chances will be decided on RR’s result, while DC cannot even afford to let Punjab Kings win against Lucknow Super Giants.

DC vs KKR Preview

For Kolkata Knight Riders, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side are fresh off a win against Mumbai Indians, but they have dealt a heavy blow as Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the rest of the IPL because of a finger fracture.

For Delhi Capitals, the Axar Patel-led side have won their last 2 matches. Also, the Capitals have been handed a massive boost as Auqib Nabi has regained full fitness. Therefore, this article will shed light on Delhi Capitals’ strongest playing XI vs KKR for IPL 2026 match 70.

DC Likely Playing XI vs KKR- Match 70

Openers and Top Order (KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh)

KL Rahul and Abishek Porel will continue to open the innings for DC, as the duo was the key contributor during DC’s win over RR in their last match. Notably, the pair stitched a 105-run opening stand while chasing a 194 run target.

Both KL Rahul and Abishek Porel slammed fifties. Sahil Parakh struggled against RR, but the youngster has shown promise and will continue to bat at No.3 for Delhi Capitals ahead of Nitish Rana.

Middle Order and All Rounders (Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Ashutosh Sharma)

In the middle order, the Capitals will go ahead with the same combination that played in the last match against the Rajasthan Royals. Axar Patel has regained his lost mojo batting at No.4 and will continue doing so.

Also Read: Delhi Capitals Star In Spotlight As Team Announced For India's T20 Tournament

Tristan Stubbs has been out of form, as the right-handed batter has scored just 275 runs in 12 innings, and the Capitals expect more from the Proteas powerhouse. Rest, David Miller is in fine touch, and so is Ashutosh Sharma, who has become the finisher that the GMR and JSW group searched for years.

Bowlers (Auqib Nabi, Madhav Tiwari, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc)

In the bowling department, Madhav Tiwari has been a fine bowler for the Capitals. The youngster can bowl a lot of varieties and swing the bat hard to score crucial runs down the order.

Rest, Auqib Nabi, who missed the last match, is expected to replace Tripurana Vijay, who didn’t have the dream debut against Rajasthan Royals. Among the seamers, Lungi Ngidi and Mitchell Starc will headline that department.

Interestingly, Kuldeep Yadav is also expected to replace Mukesh Kumar and come as an impact sub because Eden Gardens favoured the spinners in the last match as MI struggled against the likes of Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy.

DC Strongest Playing XI vs KKR - Match 70, IPL 2026

KL Rahul (Wk)
Abishek Porel
Sahil Parakh
Axar Patel (C)
Tristan Stubbs
David Miller
Ashutosh Sharma
Auqib Nabi
Madhav Tiwari
Lungi Ngidi
Mitchell Starc