KKR vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 70: Final League Encounter, Toss Outcome, Pitch Report and Playing XI

KKR vs DC, Match No. 70 of IPL 2026, is going to be played at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, at 7:30 PM IST. The league stage is about to end, but the meaning of winning this match is completely different for both teams, as Kolkata Knight Riders are still alive in the playoffs race and will look to keep their qualification hopes alive, whereas Delhi Capitals will play for pride after getting eliminated from the tournament. Sunil Narine’s spin magic could decide whether KKR keep their playoff dream alive or not.

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KKR vs DC: Pitch Report For the Final Showdown at Eden Gardens

KKR vs DC will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, where the pitch has been a batting-friendly surface throughout IPL 2026. The wicket offers good bounce and pace early on, allowing batters to play attacking shots freely, while the short boundaries make high-scoring games very common here.

As the match progressed, the surface could get slightly slow, bringing spinners like Sunil Narine and Kuldeep Yadav into the game during the middle overs. Dew is also expected in the second innings, which may make chasing easier, and a score around 190–210 could be considered a competitive total here.

KKR vs DC: Toss Update, Axar Patel Brought 2 Important Changes

In the final league-stage showdown of IPL 2026 between KKR and DC, Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane and Capitals captain Axar Patel came out for the toss. “Tails” was the call by Ajinkya Rahane, and tails it was. KKR chose to bowl first, and Rahane looked confident. KKR have made no changes to their playing XI and are going with the same team.

Axar Patel said that batting first is not a bad option here, as it will help them understand how the pitch reacts while setting a target. DC have made two changes, with Auqib Nabi and Kuldeep Yadav returning to the squad.