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Who wins KKR vs DC?

KKR at 54% win probability.

KKR54%

DC46%

KKR are model favorites for this IPL 2026 fixture at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The pre-match edge — 54% to 46% — is built from team ratings, venue bias, home-ground factors, and recent form. Every call is logged before the toss so it is auditable after the result.

KKR vs DC — key factors
Factor	Value
KKR win probability	54%
DC win probability	46%
Model favorite	KKR
Venue	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Venue bias (bat-first vs chase)

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KKR vs DC today match prediction, probable XI and win probability

KKR start as the today-match edge at 54% for KKR vs DC at Eden Gardens. This page carries the probable XI, toss context, venue read, and standings pressure on one canonical URL.

Pre-matchKKR 54% winner confidencePublished 17 May 2026, 7:30 am ISTUpdated 12 May 2026, 9:46 pm ISTLast standings refresh: 12 May 2026, 9:46 pm IST

KKR

54%

Kickoff

19:30

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

46%

KKR vs DC is the preview call for Sunday, 24 May 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The current model makes KKR the edge at 54% before first ball. Eden Gardens has leaned slightly towards the chase so far, with chasing sides winning 51% of the tracked sample. Finn Allen and Sunil Narine remain the cleanest batting identifiers for KKR, while Kuldeep Yadav is the direct counter from DC. Toss context stays grounded in one line: The toss looks close to neutral, but dew, wind, and boundary dimensions can still sharpen the decision on match day. The table shows KKR at #8 and DC at #7, so the prediction is framed against real standings pressure rather than a flat preview template.

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Squad / XI watch

Who is in the frame for this match

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This stays as a probable XI until an official team sheet confirms the final lineup.

No official XI or availability update has been verified yet, so this module remains a probable-XI read.

Squad / XI module

KKR

Probable XI

Probable XI stays in place until an official team sheet is verified for this fixture.

Finn AllenOverseas

WK-batter

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Sunil NarineOverseas

All-rounder

Rare dual-impact profile: powerplay hitting plus spin control.

Ajinkya RahaneCaptain

Top-order batter

Provides shape and stability when KKR need a calmer powerplay.

Cameron GreenOverseas

All-rounder

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Rinku Singh

Finisher

Finishing profile built for boundary pressure once the field spreads.

Instant verdict

Who has the edge?

KKR have the pre-match edge. KKR sit lower in the table at #8, but Finn Allen and Sunil Narine still bring the stronger top-order form average (7.3) against DC's first two named batters (6.3).

KKR sit lower in the table at #8, but Finn Allen and Sunil Narine still bring the stronger top-order form average (7.3) against DC's first two named batters (6.3).
Eden Gardens has an average first-innings score of 184, with 51% of matches won by the chasing side.
Finn Allen and Sunil Narine give KKR top-order run production, while Kuldeep Yadav is the main counter with 1.5 wickets per match.

What changed since the last match

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Venue / toss / scoring matrix

Eden Gardens

Average first-innings score at Eden Gardens: 184.
Batting first wins 49% of tracked matches here, while chasing sides win 51%.
Toss context: The toss looks close to neutral, but dew, wind, and boundary dimensions can still sharpen the decision on match day.
Fast outfield and reliable bounce make positive powerplay batting a real edge
Finger spin and pace-off options still matter once the ball gets softer

Numeric facts

The grounding layer

KKR 54% win probability
KKR are #8 on 8 points
DC are #7 on 10 points
184 average first-innings score

Key battles

The phase matchups that can move the edge

Finn Allen vs Kuldeep Yadav

Finn Allen carries a 175 strike rate in the current batting sample, while Kuldeep Yadav brings 1.5 wickets per match.

KL Rahul vs Matheesha Pathirana

KL Rahul is one of DC's main scoring anchors, and Matheesha Pathirana is the best wicket threat in the opposing attack right now.

KKR middle overs vs DC control overs

Sunil Narine and Mitchell Starc are the phase matchup to watch once the field spreads and strike rotation matters.

Form + pressure points

KKR

Position #8 · 8 points · Record 3-5 (2 NR) · NRR -1.315

Last five: L · L · W · W · W

KKR need a recovery run from #8. The next result matters both for points and for whether the season remains live. Recent form: LLWWW.

Form + pressure points

DC

Position #7 · 10 points · Record 5-7 · NRR +0.169

Last five: L · W · L · L · W

DC are in the playoff-pressure band at #7. Each result now changes the qualification picture more than early-season noise. Recent form: LWLLW.

Optional fantasy block

Compact fantasy view

This block stays secondary to the win-probability read and uses the current player sample only as supporting context.

Captain

Sunil Narine

KKR · form 7.5 · SR 165

Vice-captain

Rinku Singh

KKR · form 7.5 · SR 152

Other picks

Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Finn Allen, Matheesha Pathirana

FAQ

Match-specific answers

Who will win KKR vs DC today?

KKR carry the current edge at 54% win probability, with the call logged before toss for audit after the result.

What is the KKR vs DC winning percentage?

KKR are 54% and DC are 46% on the current model.

What is the KKR vs DC toss prediction?

The site does not predict the coin toss. It tracks how the bat/field decision at Eden Gardens can move the win probability once the toss and innings order are verified.

What is the KKR vs DC playing XI?

Probable XI notes are shown before the toss. Confirmed XI is only labelled confirmed after an official team sheet is verified.

Where can I follow KKR vs DC live score probability?

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Internal links

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Squad / XI module

DC

Probable XI

Probable XI stays in place until an official team sheet is verified for this fixture.

KL Rahul

WK-batter

High-control IPL batter who can either anchor the chase or pace an innings deep.

Prithvi Shaw

Batter

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Ben DuckettOverseas

WK-batter

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Tristan StubbsOverseas

WK-batter

Boundary-rate threat who can flip a run-rate equation late.

David MillerOverseas

Batter

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Axar PatelCaptain

All-rounder

Adds two-way value through spin control, fielding, and left-hand batting depth.

Kuldeep Yadav

Wrist-spinner

Middle-overs strike bowler whose threat changes matchups against both attack and rebuild phases.

Mitchell StarcOverseas

Left-arm fast bowler

High-impact new-ball and death-over pace option.

T. Natarajan

Bowler

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Karun Nair

Batter

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Pathum NissankaOverseas

Batter

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Bench / reserves

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Impact-player watch

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KKR vs DC today match prediction, probable XI and win probability

Who is in the frame for this match

KKR

Who has the edge?

Verified changes only

What this page is allowed to claim

Eden Gardens

The grounding layer

The phase matchups that can move the edge

Finn Allen vs Kuldeep Yadav

KL Rahul vs Matheesha Pathirana

KKR middle overs vs DC control overs

KKR

DC

Compact fantasy view

Match-specific answers

Who will win KKR vs DC today?

What is the KKR vs DC winning percentage?

What is the KKR vs DC toss prediction?

What is the KKR vs DC playing XI?

Where can I follow KKR vs DC live score probability?

Why might this page be noindex right now?

Canonical page lifecycle

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