In the 47th game of the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders played the Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens. The visitors were able to win the toss and opted to bat first on this fresh wicket. However, the decision did not go as per plan as they were able to post a mere 153/9 in their 20 overs and their top scorer was Kuldeep Yadav with 35 runs from 26 deliveries.
KKR - 79/0 after 6 overs - First Strategic Time Out
In response, the Kolkata Knight Riders' openers were able to make the surface look flat as if there were no demons at all which the opposition batters saw during the first innings. In-form opener Phil Salt was able to notch up yet another fifty for the side and it seemed like the Delhi Capitals had no plan at all. After the powerplay, Kolkata Knight Riders were able to stand in a comfortable position with 79 runs on the scoreboard.
KKR reaches 100/2 inside 9 overs
Just after the powerplay, Kolkata Knight Riders lost the wicket of Sunil Narine as he picked out the fielder trying to smash a six. Salt continued the assault in the eight over but lost his wicket to Axar Patel on the first ball of the ninth over. Despite losing the wicket, the hosts looked in a comfortable position to chase down the total.
KKR - 130/3 after 13 over - Second Strategic Time Out
Lizaad Williams was able to remove Rinku Singh, who was promoted to No.3 . Kuldeep Yadav took a stunning catch at deep third as the ball went into the night sky but the wrist spinner kept his cool and took the catch. Venkatesh Iyer then came to the crease and joined skipper Shreyas Iyer in assuring a smooth win for the franchise. When the second strategic timeout took place, KKR needed just 24 runs from the final seven overs.
KKR claim victory against DC inside overs
The duo ensured that there were no more hiccups in the run-chase. In the end, Kolkata Knight Riders were able to chase down the target set by Delhi Capitals with 21 balls to spare and won the game by seven wickets.
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