KKR secured a dominant 7-wicket victory against DC, showcasing a strong comeback after a previous loss and solidifying their second-place position. Chasing a moderate target of 154, Kolkata's openers, Salt and Narine, exploded with a 79-run stand in just 6 overs, effectively ending the contest early.
While Narine's dismissal caused a temporary stutter, Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer ensured a smooth finish. Delhi's bowling, particularly Williams in the first over, lacked control against the aggressive KKR top order.
Delhi's batting, opting to bat first, never quite found momentum. They lost key wickets in the Powerplay and struggled to convert starts into big scores. Pant, Axar Patel, and Abishek Porel showed flashes of promise, but only Kuldeep Yadav's unbeaten 35 offered significant resistance.
KKR's bowling attack, led by Varun Chakaravarthy's three wickets, stifled Delhi's batting, with Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana chipping in with two wickets each. Phil Salt, awarded Player of the Match, commended the team's high-risk approach and his complementary partnership with Narine, highlighting his experience as a wicketkeeper that aids his batting.
Here are the key moments from the IPL match 47.
DC 1st Innings
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