Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) edged out Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 29. The match lived up to its hype, featuring explosive batting, standout bowling performances, and dramatic moments right till the final over.
Kolkata Knight Riders posted a competitive total of 204/9 in 20 overs. Youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi top-scored with 44 off 32 balls, laced with three boundaries and two sixes, while Rinku Singh added a valuable 36 off 25, hitting three fours and one six. The KKR batting unit maintained an aggressive approach despite regular breakthroughs by DC’s bowling attack. For Delhi Capitals, Mitchell Starc stood out with the ball, picking up 3 wickets for 43 runs in his 4-over spell, providing crucial breakthroughs to keep KKR from running away with an even higher score.
In response, Delhi Capitals managed 190/9 in 20 overs, falling just 14 runs short of the target. Faf du Plessis led the chase with a solid 62 off 45 balls, hitting 7 boundaries and 2 sixes. He was well-supported by skipper Axar Patel, who played a blazing cameo of 43 off just 23 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. However, KKR’s bowling, spearheaded by Sunil Narine, kept the pressure on. The mystery spinner delivered a match-winning spell, taking 3 wickets for just 29 runs in his 4 overs, effectively breaking the back of DC’s middle order.
The win strengthens Kolkata Knight Riders' position on the points table, while Delhi Capitals will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures. With performances like these, the IPL 2025 season continues to deliver top-tier cricket entertainment.
