The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) continued their late-season surge in IPL 2026, securing a commanding 8-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, May 8. A breathtaking maiden IPL century from New Zealand’s Finn Allen made a mockery of a modest chase, as KKR hunted down the target with 34 balls to spare.
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, KKR’s disciplined bowling attack immediately put the hosts under pressure. Despite a brisk start from Pathum Nissanka, who struck a well-made 50 off 29 balls, and KL Rahul (23 off 14), Delhi’s middle order crumbled against Kolkata’s spin trio.
Anukul Roy was the standout performer, taking 2/31 and dismissing both Nissanka and Tristan Stubbs in a single over. Supported by Kartik Tyagi (2/25) and a miserly spell from Sunil Narine (1/17), KKR restricted Delhi to a below-par 142/8. Only a late cameo from Ashutosh Sharma (39 off 28) provided some respectability to the DC total.
Here are some twitter reactions:
KKR won by 8 wickets against DC#KKRvDC #DCvKKR #IPL pic.twitter.com/S7hTo5Wa7L
— Fourth Umpire (@UmpireFourth) May 8, 2026
This KKR team is slowly turning into the 2014 monsters again. 🥶#DCvsKKR pic.twitter.com/wuJZfSTsl5
— Strike (@cric_verse01) May 8, 2026
KKR beat DC in Arun Jaitley Stadium🏟️
KKR 4 Consecutive Winning 🤯#DCvsKKR pic.twitter.com/zXzH2jh91o— Raushan Shagal (@Shagalraushan) May 8, 2026
Most 6s by a KKR batter in an IPL innings
– 13 Brendon McCullum vs RCB Bengaluru 2008
– 11 Andre Russell vs CSK Chennai 2018
– 10 Finn Allen vs DC Delhi 2026#DCVSKKR pic.twitter.com/wwLvovcuPW— Sumit Singh (@SumitSingh7781) May 8, 2026
People missed that but KKR is first team to have "20" wins against
PBKS
RCB
SRH
DCWe own these minnows 💜💜💜
Legacy isn't built in a day nor this denomination.@KKRiders #KKRvsDC pic.twitter.com/Td7lkeHoDo
— Raazi (@Crick_logist) May 8, 2026
Delhi capitals now officially out of tournament….now they can go home…😂 pic.twitter.com/x30O4ID59U
— manzur shaban (@Manzurshaban123) May 8, 2026
Finn Allen's Century 💯
KKR win 🔥
Eoin Morgan's Commentary 🎤
Gautam Gambhir in the Stands🏟️PEAK … PEAK… F*CKING PEAK#IPL2026 #DCvsKKRpic.twitter.com/UpnhB3MlXe
— KnighThanos – KKR (@KnighThanos) May 8, 2026
Kolkata knight Riders on win vs Delhi Capitals
Ajinkya Rahane said -"First of all let me just say I'm happy for Finn Allen & Cameron Green. He was struggling first half. Working hard, today was fantastic hundred. Our spinners, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy & Anukul Roy has… pic.twitter.com/sh4XJDbqky
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) May 8, 2026
Finn Allen’s Blazing 47-Ball Century Steers KKR Past Delhi Capitals After Early Wobbles
The chase began with early drama as KKR lost Ajinkya Rahane (13) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (1)cheaply, leaving them in a brief spot of bother. However, Finn Allen, who had struggled for big scores earlier in the season, chose the perfect moment to find his rhythm.
Partnering with Cameron Green (33 off 27)*, Allen initially played with caution before launching an all-out assault on the Delhi bowlers. In a stunning display of power-hitting, Allen smashed 100 off just 47 balls*, including 5 boundaries and 10 massive sixes.
He reached his century in spectacular fashion, hitting a six off Mukesh Kumar to both bring up his milestone and seal the victory for his side. The win marks Kolkata’s fourth consecutive victory, significantly boosting their playoff chances while leaving Delhi Capitals on the brink of elimination.
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