IPL 2026: Finn Allen’s Stunning Century Powers KKR to Dominant Win Over DC. Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. KKR chased 143 comfortably and finished the match with 34 balls remaining. Delhi Capitals struggled throughout their innings after losing wickets regularly. KKR’s disciplined bowling attack never allowed the hosts to build momentum.
Pathum Nissanka played the best innings for Delhi Capitals. The Sri Lankan opener scored 50 runs from just 29 deliveries. He attacked during the power play and hit several boundaries. Ashutosh Sharma provided support in the middle overs. The batter scored 39 runs in 28 balls and tried rebuilding the innings. KL Rahul also contributed with 23 runs from only 14 deliveries. Despite those contributions, Delhi Capitals managed only 142/8 in 20 overs. The total looked below par on a batting-friendly surface.
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Kartik Tyagi delivered an excellent spell for Kolkata Knight Riders. The pacer finished with impressive figures of 2/25 in four overs. He picked crucial wickets during important stages. Spinner Anukul Roy also troubled Delhi’s batters consistently. He claimed 2/31 in four overs and controlled the middle overs effectively. Cameron Green contributed with both bat and ball during the match. The Australian all-rounder picked one wicket and conceded only 12 runs. Anukul Roy also produced a sensational boundary catch during Delhi’s innings. His effort became one of the biggest highlights of the match.
Finn Allen Turns the Chase Into a One-Sided Contest
The chase belonged completely to Finn Allen. The New Zealand batter destroyed the Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack with fearless strokeplay. Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 from just 47 balls. He dominated the power play and attacked both pacers and spinners aggressively. Ajinkya Rahane also chipped in with a useful cameo. The experienced batter scored 13 runs from nine balls. Cameron Green supported Allen brilliantly during the chase. He remained unbeaten on 33 from 27 deliveries and rotated the strike smartly.
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Allen completed his century in spectacular fashion. He smashed Mukesh Kumar over deep mid-wicket for a massive six. KKR eventually finished on 147/2 in only 14.2 overs. The massive victory significantly strengthened Kolkata Knight Riders’ playoff hopes.