{"id":127276,"date":"2026-05-09T05:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/can-dc-qualify-even-after-kkrs-defeat\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T05:01:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:01:54","slug":"can-dc-qualify-even-after-kkrs-defeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/can-dc-qualify-even-after-kkrs-defeat\/","title":{"rendered":"Can DC qualify even after KKR&#8217;s defeat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The entire IPL points table includes ten teams, and none of them <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ruled out<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    Out of competition. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No team has <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">officially removed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But it can be assumed that the likes of Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants and now Delhi Capitals <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Too<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    Are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">not likely<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    To see it through to the playoffs.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-app-promo-slot post-app-promo-slot--mid text-center my-4 py-2\">\n<div class=\"ca-app-promo-wrap text-center my-1\">\n    <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.cricketaddictor.io\" class=\"ca-app-promo-link d-inline-block text-decoration-none\" title=\"Cricket Addictor \u2014 fastest live scores on Google Play\"><\/p>\n<p>    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Delhi Capitals has been a part of the IPL since the inaugural season.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">like before<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    They were known as Delhi Daredevils. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">after playing a handful of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">nba<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Capitals are one of the remaining teams <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    Has never won an IPL title.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"delhi_capitals_succumb_to_fierce_finn_allen_storm_in_consecutive_home_match_defeats\">After losing consecutive home matches, Delhi Capitals succumbed to Finn Allen&#8217;s storm.<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before the start of the season, Delhi Capitals&#8217; batting line-up looked quite promising. Despite his excellent form, KL Rahul, who has been scoring runs, 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. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In their last home match against Kolkata Knight Riders, the Capitals batsmen lost wickets early and collapsed further in the middle overs. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">after a good start <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    Pathum Nissanka and some efforts <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    Towards Ashutosh Sharma <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Death<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Delhi could score only 142 runs.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-app-promo-slot post-app-promo-slot--side clearfix\">\n<div class=\"ca-app-promo-wrap text-center ca-app-promo-article-side float-md-end ms-md-3 mb-3 mx-auto mx-md-0\">\n    <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.cricketaddictor.io\" class=\"ca-app-promo-link d-inline-block text-decoration-none\" title=\"Cricket Addictor \u2014 fastest live scores on Google Play\"><br \/>\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.cricketaddictor.com\/assets\/images\/caad3.png\" alt=\"Cricket Addictor - Fastest Live Score on Google Play\" class=\"ca-app-promo-img rounded-3 shadow-sm\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: min(260px, 46vw); max-height: 280px; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; display: block; margin-inline: auto;\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">KKR, on the other hand, had a slow start; However, a brilliant century from Finn Allen helped the three-time champions register their fourth consecutive win of the season. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After all Alan spent some time <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    crease and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">paid<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    His standards in just one game.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what_are_the_delhi_capitals_chances_of_qualification_after_seven_defeats_in_the_season\">What are Delhi Capitals&#8217; chances of qualification after seven defeats in the season?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After the recent loss to Kolkata Knight Riders<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Capitals have now lost seven <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Outside<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    of their eleven matches <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    Season.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite playing some good cricket and having an experienced group of cricketers, the Capitals have brought <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Below<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    His chances of qualifying are close to negligible.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Delhi Capitals <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    Have scored only eight points in 11 matches<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And can finish the league stage with a maximum of 14 points, even if they win all their remaining matches this season.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, according to the table, 14 points never guarantees a top four place<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    Topper Sunrisers has already scored 14 points and the next four teams have scored 12 or more points so far. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    Many matches are still to be played in this season.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"delhi_s_remaining_matches_in_ipl_2026\">Delhi&#8217;s remaining matches in IPL 2026<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">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 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">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. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">they move forward<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    At the Eden Gardens for their final match against Kolkata Knight Riders. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also read: <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">IPL 2026 Top-2 Qualification Scenario Explained: Need to Win for SRH, RCB, PBKS, CSK, RR and GT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. The entire IPL points table includes ten teams, and none of them ruled out Out of competition. No team has officially<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35543,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[2620,12751,9830],"class_list":{"0":"post-127276","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-devotionals","8":"tag-defeat","9":"tag-kkrs","10":"tag-qualify"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127276","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127276"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127276\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":127277,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127276\/revisions\/127277"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35543"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127276"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=127276"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=127276"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}