Delhi Capitals must win to revive their faltering IPL 2026 campaign as they host Kolkata Knight Riders at Arun Jaitley Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM IST. Currently seventh in the standings after seven matches, Delhi face elimination unless they win their remaining four games, while eighth-placed KKR remain in must-win territory after a recent three-game surge.

Both teams named their playing XIs ahead of the clash. Delhi Capitals fielded KL Rahul as wicketkeeper, alongside Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, and Axar Patel, who captains the side. Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, and Lungi Ngidi form the bowling attack, with T Natarajan as Impact Player. Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Ajinkya Rahane, include Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, and Cameron Green, with Varun Chakaravarthy named as their Impact Player.

The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly, resembling Track 6 used earlier this season when 264 was scored. However, recent matches have offered early assistance to seamers and later to spinners as the surface slows. Weather conditions are clear and hot, with temperatures between 32–34°C at start, dropping slightly by match end, and no rain forecast.

Delhi have lost four straight home games after winning their opener, with inconsistent batting and poor returns from Kuldeep Yadav undermining their campaign. KKR, after a five-match losing streak, have won three in a row, driven by Varun Chakaravarthy’s bowling, though top-order fragility persists. In 34 prior meetings, KKR lead 19–15.

The match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and streamed live on JioHotstar, with officials confirming on-time commencement under floodlights.