DC vs KKR Head-to-Head IPL 2026 Stats: Who Has Dominated This Rivalry So Far?

Delhi Capitals will host Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 51 of IPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 8th May. Delhi started their season strongly but have lost their way in the middle phase, suffering four defeats in their last five games. With the playoff race becoming increasingly competitive, Axar Patel expects a strong comeback from his players to improve their position in the top-four fight.

Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders have won three consecutive matches, defeating Rajasthan, Lucknow and Sunrisers Hyderabad. In their previous match, they successfully chased a target of 166 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was the standout performer in that match, scoring a match-winning 59 runs off 47 balls.

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DC vs KKR Head-to-Head IPL 2026 Stats

DC and KKR have faced each other 35 times in the IPL. Out of these, KKR have won 19 matches, while DC have secured 15 victories and one match ended without a result.

Most Runs in Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL

Prithvi Shaw is the highest run-scorer in DC vs KKR head-to-head IPL matches, having scored 428 runs for Delhi Capitals.

Most Wickets in Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL

Sunil Narine (KKR) is the leading wicket-taker in DC vs KKR IPL matches, with 24 wickets. 

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DC vs KKR Form Guide

• Kolkata Knight Riders have won three matches and are currently in eighth place on the points table.

• Delhi are presently in seventh place with four victories 

Key Match Insights

1. Delhi Capitals have lost their last seven out of eight home games.

2. Teams chasing the score have won six of the last eight games.  

3. KKR have won their last three encounters against DC.

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The DC vs KKR head-to-head IPL 2026 stats showcase a competitive rivalry between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, with KKR holding the upper hand after winning 19 out of 35 matches, while DC have registered 15 victories and one match ended without a result.