The Delhi Capitals concluded their IPL 2026 campaign with a convincing 40-run victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Kuldeep Yadav played a pivotal role, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs, including dismissals of KKR's captain Ajinkya Rahane, who scored 63 runs, and Rinku Singh for a golden duck, earning him the Player of the Match title. Batting first, DC posted 203 runs, with notable contributions from KL Rahul (60 runs) and Axar Patel (39 runs). In response, KKR struggled to keep pace, ultimately bowled out for 163 runs in 18.4 overs. Kuldeep reflected on his performance, stating he had worked on his bowling technique, emphasizing the importance of spinning the ball effectively. Despite narrowly missing a hat-trick due to a dropped catch, he expressed satisfaction with his performance, highlighting the need for continuous improvement. This victory allowed DC to finish the season with seven wins, while KKR ended with six wins, placing them just below DC in the standings.