DC vs KKR: Delhi Capitals’ Strongest Playing XI and Impact Player Options for IPL 2026 Match 70
Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: A Crucial Encounter
The Delhi Capitals are set to face off against the Kolkata Knight Riders in their last league stage match of IPL 2026, with both teams still in the running for a playoff spot. The Capitals have been boosted by the return of Auqib Nabi to full fitness and are considering bringing Kuldeep Yadav back into the fold.
DC Likely Playing XI vs KKR- Match 70
The Delhi Capitals are likely to stick with the same opening pair of KL Rahul and Abishek Porel, who have been in good form. Sahil Parakh will continue to bat at No.3, despite struggling in the last match. The middle order will consist of Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, and Ashutosh Sharma.
Middle Order and All Rounders
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. Tristan Stubbs has been out of form, but the Capitals expect more from the Proteas powerhouse. 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
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. 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.
DC Strongest Playing XI vs KKR – Match 70, IPL 2026
KL Rahul (Wk)Abishek PorelSahil ParakhAxar Patel (C)Tristan StubbsDavid MillerAshutosh SharmaAuqib NabiMadhav TiwariLungi NgidiMitchell Starc
DC vs KKR Impact Player Options
Impact Subs: Kuldeep Yadav, Tripurana Vijay, Prithvi Shaw, Karun Nair
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.
