Kolkata Knight Riders registered a vital 14-run win over Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 encounter at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Batting first, KKR posted a commanding 204/9 on the again of explosive knocks from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine and Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
In response, DC fought valiantly with half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and a Vipraj blistering cameo from Nigam, however fell quick at 190/9. Sunil Narine starred with the ball, claiming three key wickets, together with du Plessis and Axar Patel. The Capitals’ chase was promising however misplaced momentum within the dying overs because of disciplined KKR bowling. With this win, KKR climbs larger within the factors desk whereas DC’s playoff hopes take one other hit.
Prime-order blitz and Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s stability energy KKR to 204
KKR’s aggressive strategy on the high laid a strong basis as Gurbaz smashed a 12-ball 26 within the powerplay. Narine continued his all-round type with a brisk 27, whereas skipper Ajinkya Rahane added a 14-ball 26 to maintain the tempo excessive. Raghuvanshi anchored the center overs with a composed 44 off 32 balls, mixing strokeplay with calculated dangers. Rinku Singh’s 36 off 25 additional bolstered the overall, regardless of DC putting again within the dying with fast wickets. Mitchell Starc was the decide of the DC bowlers with 3/43, eradicating key batters late within the innings. Axar and Nigam supported properly with two wickets every, however leaked runs early of their spells. Regardless of shedding momentum within the ultimate over with a triple blow, KKR crossed the 200-run mark for the second time this season. This whole proved to be simply sufficient because it put the Delhi beneath stress proper from the beginning of the chase.
Sunil Narine’s bowling brilliance and middle-order collapse derail Delhi Capitals’s chase
Delhi’s reply started with the early lack of Abishek Porel, however du Plessis’ stylish 62 saved hopes alive throughout the powerplay. Karun Nair and KL Rahul couldn’t capitalize on begins, and a double blow within the 14th over broke DC’s momentum. Axar performed a vital hand, scoring 43 off simply 23 with 4 fours and three sixes, forming an important stand with du Plessis. Nonetheless, Narine turned the sport by dismissing each set batters in an excellent spell of three/29.
Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma did not contribute meaningfully as stress mounted within the ultimate overs. Vipraj gave DC a combating likelihood with an explosive 38 off 19 balls, concentrating on Harshit Rana for boundaries. But, Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy’s tight overs ensured that wickets saved falling on the different finish. With greater than 15 runs wanted off the ultimate over, Nigam’s dismissal sealed the destiny as DC fell quick regardless of their valiant try. Narine’s clutch efficiency with each bat and ball earned him the match honors on this essential fixture.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
Sunil Narine is undoubtedly the most important legend of KKR. pic.twitter.com/rnAIEOFucW
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 29, 2025
Within the final two IPL seasons, Sunil Narine has been KKR’s high scorer with 664* runs at a strike charge of 180. What’s loopy is he’s scored extra runs than guys like Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, and Rajat Patidar in that point…
— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) April 29, 2025
Narine deserves extra share than Aryan and Suhana in Srk’s property
— Prithvi (@Prithvi10_) April 29, 2025
This, from Narine, is without doubt one of the greatest performances of the season. Singlehandedly introduced KKR again within the recreation…
— Shaan Waseem (@shaanwaseem2) April 29, 2025
Narine is IPL GOAT. Best to play for KKR. Only for his bowling he’ll enter the group. However he additionally provides you fiery batting.
— N (@Vk_is_goat) April 29, 2025
Construct a stadium and identify it after Sunil Narine. That is naked minimal we are able to do for him for what he is executed for KKR over time. @iamsrk
— S H A H I D. (@Irfy_Pathaan56) April 29, 2025
500- year-old Sunil Narine continues to be a recreation changer together with his bowling AND captaincy. This KKR group is nutttsssss 😂🏏
In the meantime, DC’s self destruction must be studied in a lab. #IPL2025— Sohini M. (@Mittermaniac) April 29, 2025
Narine has ensured Delhi bottles this recreation. Two overs… Man turned the sport the wrong way up
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) April 29, 2025
DC have discovered methods to lose and right this moment is one other case. 136/3, 189/9. 60 odd in 8 overs. Too many again to again wickets. To not neglect how poorly Porel, Karun and even KL acquired out.
They’re slipping right here, let’s examine if KP, Badani can arrest the collapse.
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) April 29, 2025
Good bowling efficiency from KKR 🔥🏏#Cricket #DCvKKR #SunilNarine #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/V0kHD6fVN0
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 29, 2025
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