Despite the embarrassing defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals is not officially out of the race for the playoffs in IPL 2026. However, their chances of finishing in the top four are slim.
complete ipl points table There are ten teams in it, and none of them have ruled out Out of competition. No team has officially removedBut it can be assumed that the likes of Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants and now Delhi Capitals Too Are not likely To see it through to the playoffs.
Delhi Capitals has been a part of the IPL since the inaugural season.like before They were known as Delhi Daredevils. have played a handful nbaThe Capitals are one of the remaining teams To Has never won an IPL title.
After losing consecutive home matches, Delhi Capitals succumbed to Finn Allen’s storm.
Delhi Capitals‘The batting order looked very promising before the start of the season. KL Rahul is scoring runs despite being in excellent form and is among the top three run scorers this season. However, since scoring a mammoth score of 264 against Punjab Kings and chasing a target of 225+ against Rajasthan Royals, they have failed to make an impact with the bat.
In their last home match against Kolkata Knight Riders, the Capitals batsmen lost wickets early and collapsed further in the middle overs. after a good start From Pathum Nissanka and some efforts From Towards Ashutosh Sharma DeathDelhi could score only 142 runs.
KKR, on the other hand, had a slow start; However, a brilliant century finn allen Helping the three-time champions register their fourth consecutive win of the season. After all Alan spent some time But crease and paid His standards in just one game.
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What are Delhi Capitals’ chances of qualification after seven defeats in the season?
after their recent defeat Kolkata Knight RidersThe The Capitals have now lost seven Outside of their eleven matches In Season. Despite playing some good cricket and having an experienced group of cricketers, the Capitals have brought Below His chances of qualifying are close to negligible.
Delhi Capitals Now Have scored only eight points in 11 matches, And can finish the league stage with a maximum of 14 points, even if they win all their remaining matches this season.
However, according to the table, 14 points never guarantees a top four place Topper Sunrisers has already scored 14 points and the next four teams have scored 12 or more points so far. In Many matches are still to be played in this season.
Delhi’s remaining matches in IPL 2026
Currently, Delhi Capitals, who are in eighth place in the points table after 11 matches, have three matches left in this season. In the remaining matches, their next match is against Punjab Kings Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium In Dharamshala.
PBKS chased a mammoth target of 265 against the Capitals and have not won any of their three matches since then. After this they will play their last home match of the season against Rajasthan Royals. they move forward At the Eden Gardens for their final match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
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