KKR vs DC Dream11 Team Today: Best fantasy picks, captain choices and predicted playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final league-stage match of IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, May 24.

While Delhi Capitals have already been eliminated from playoff contention, Kolkata Knight Riders still have a mathematical chance of qualifying depending on results elsewhere. With both teams boasting several explosive batters and quality all-rounders, fantasy managers will have plenty of options to consider.

Eden Gardens has produced several high-scoring contests this season, making top-order batters and multi-dimensional players attractive Dream11 selections.

KKR vs DC Fantasy Captaincy Picks

Cameron Green (KKR)

The Australian all-rounder offers points in both departments and has been one of KKR’s most consistent performers this season. Green’s ability to anchor the innings and chip in with crucial overs makes him a strong captaincy candidate.

KL Rahul (DC)

Rahul has been Delhi’s most dependable batter throughout the tournament. Opening the innings and keeping wickets significantly boosts his fantasy value, making him a safe captain choice.

Sunil Narine (KKR)

Narine remains one of the most valuable fantasy assets in T20 cricket. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball, particularly at Eden Gardens, gives him a high points ceiling.

KKR vs DC Top Fantasy Picks

• Finn Allen (KKR):Aggressive opener capable of exploiting the powerplay and scoring quickly.
• Tristan Stubbs (DC): One of Delhi’s most dangerous middle-order batters and an excellent differential pick.
• Mitchell Starc (DC): Can strike early with the new ball and collect wickets at the death.
• Axar Patel (DC): Reliable all-round option who contributes in multiple phases of the game.
• Rinku Singh (KKR):A proven finisher who can capitalize if KKR gets a strong platform.

KKR vs DC Dream11 Team Prediction

• Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul (C)
• Batters:mFinn Allen, Rinku Singh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller
• All-rounders: Cameron Green (VC), Sunil Narine, Axar Patel
• Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Kartik Tyagi
• Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
• Captain: KL Rahul, Cameron Green, Sunil Narine
• Vice-Captain: Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Tristan Stubbs

Differential Picks

• Kartik Tyagi
• David Miller
• Lungi Ngidi
• Ashutosh Sharma

Probable Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Tejasvi Dahiya (wk), Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Kartik Tyagi, Daksh Kamra, Saurabh Dubey.

Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel (c), Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar.

Fantasy Outlook

Given Eden Gardens’ batting-friendly nature and the likelihood of another high-scoring encounter, fantasy teams should prioritize top-order batters and genuine all-rounders. Cameron Green, Sunil Narine and KL Rahul provide the safest fantasy floor, while Finn Allen and Tristan Stubbs possess the explosive potential to deliver match-winning Dream11 returns.