In a noteworthy appearance, Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, attended the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in New Delhi. Seated beside BCCI selector RP Singh, Gambhir engaged in a lengthy discussion, also conversing with BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla. This marked Gambhir's first attendance at an IPL match since his coaching tenure with KKR, during which they won their third title in 2024. The match saw KKR's spinners dominate, limiting DC to 142 runs for 8 wickets. Pathum Nissanka was the standout performer for DC, scoring 50 runs, while KKR's Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, and Varun Chakravarthy effectively stifled the scoring rate with their spin bowling. The match showcased KKR's tactical prowess in utilizing spin, leading to a significant win.