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DC vs KKR Live Commentary
Match 48, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
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DC190/9 (20.0)
Match 48Match EndedKolkata beat Delhi by 14 runs
KKR204/9 (20.0)
KKR204/9 (20.0) Kolkata beat Delhi by 14 runs
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Commentary
19.6
1
Andre Russell to Kuldeep YadavAnd that is it! An excellent comeback from KKR! A thigh height full toss from Andre Russell on the padsKuldeep Yadav whips across to deep mid-wicket for just a single. Kolkata Knight Riders are back to winning ways and take this game home winning by 14 runs!
19.5
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Andre Russell to Vipraj NigamOUT! BOWLED'EM! CLEANED HIM UP! A birthday special from the strong Caribbean! Dre Russ spears in a pinpoint toe-crushing yorker aimed right at the stumps Vipraj Nigam switches the stance and tries to reverse it awaybut misses by a long margin. The ball beats the bat and crashes into the stumps to see the back of Vipraj Nigam!
19.4
4
Andre Russell to Vipraj NigamFOUR! SHOT! A fuller-length delivery around offVipraj Nigam smashes it past the gap between mid off and cover for a cracking boundary.
19.3
0
Andre Russell to Vipraj NigamWHAT A PERFECT EXECUTION OF A YORKER! Fired in at the stumpsVipraj Nigam only manages to smash it back to the bowler.
19.2
4
Andre Russell to Vipraj NigamFOUR! Excellent shot! An attempted yorker on the stumps around offVipraj Nigam clears the front foot and carves it through the backward point gap for a boundary.
19.1
0
Andre Russell to Dushmantha ChameeraA BYE! A yorker from Dre Russ on the leg stump line goes down leg Dushmantha Chameera misses to whip it across and the ball goes to the keeper. Vipraj Nigam sets off for a run and Chameera obeys. Rahmanullah Gurbaz throws it wayward at the bowling end and with no backup therethe ball rolls to the mid off region. They easily complete the bye.
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Over 19
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18.6
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Harshit Rana to Vipraj NigamDots are goldust at this moment! Length ball outside off Vipraj Nigam swings hard inside edges past the stumpsto the keeper.
18.5
2
Harshit Rana to Vipraj NigamJUST IN! Way too full and right in front of the stumps Vipraj backs away to open the off side and carves it away along the ground to deep backward point. Anukul Roy cuts it off to his right and the batters sniff the second run. A delay of a fraction from Anukul Roy to throw allows the batters to cross over for the second. Rahmanullah Gurbaz though collects the throw at the batting end and whips off the bailwith Vipraj Nigam dragging the bat with a dive. Side-on replay shows that Nigam just about made his ground.
18.4
6
Harshit Rana to Vipraj NigamSIX! UP UP AND AWAY! Again too full and into the arc outside off Vipraj Nigam goes deep in the crease and slices it aeriallyclears the deep point fence for a crucial six. 27 needed off 8 balls now.
18.3
0
Harshit Rana to Vipraj NigamNice and full straight on the stumpsdrilled to the leg side off the toe end. They do not cross over!
18.2
4
Harshit Rana to Vipraj NigamFOUR! These are very valuable runs for DC! A little bit too much width on offer wide of off on a fuller length. Vipraj Nigam tries to smash it to the off sidebut a healthy leading edge is found and the ball sails over short third for a boundary.
18.1
1
Harshit Rana to Dushmantha ChameeraSearing pace on a fuller length around off Dushmantha Chameera swings for the hillsbut gets an inside edge to the short fine leg region for a single.
Over 18
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6
17.6
6
Varun Chakaravarthy to Vipraj NigamSIX! OH HELLO? That is some shot from Vipraj Nigam! Keeping the flame of the chase ignited from one end! Pitched right into the slot too full and around off and middleVipraj Nigam gets his front foot out of the way and carves it over cover for a cracking six. Delhi Capitals now need 38 off the last 2 overs. 8 runs off Varun Chakaravarthy's last He finishes his spell with 4-0-39-2.
17.5
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Vipraj NigamShort and outside legVipraj Nigam tries to paddle it but it hits his gloves before rolling to the short fine leg fielder.
17.4
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Dushmantha ChameeraHat Trick averted! Full and on the stumpsDushmantha Chameera drills down the ground for a single.
17.3
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Mitchell StarcOUT! IN THE AIR AND CAUGHT BEHIND! What a bowling change this has been for KKR! Varun Chakaravarthy is on a Hat Trick now! Varun bowls it full and flat just outside off Mitchell Starc clears his front leg to tonk it over the leg side but loses his shape a bit in order to hit it too hard. Ends up getting a thick leading edge. The ball balloons high up in the air and around the strip on the off side. Rahmanullah Gurbaz calls for his catchruns forward and takes a fine catch.
17.2
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Ashutosh SharmaOUT! GOT HIM! CAUGHT! Varun Chakaravarthy strikes gold now and you just cannot keep Sunil Narine out of the game as he takes a sharp catch! Varun Chakaravarthy comes from around the stumps and lands it on a shortish length outside the off stump line. It pitches and lifts a bit more off the deck. Ashutosh Sharma premeditates and switches his stance to play the reverse but finds the ball too high to execute that shot. Does go throughbut chips it to the right of point. Sunil Narine swiftly moves and takes a sharp catch. Ashutosh Sharma departs with no impact on 7. DC are 160/7.
17.1
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Vipraj NigamFlatter and shorter on top of offVipraj Nigam lifts it up with a flat bat. A single on the bounce at long off.
Over 17
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6
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16.6
0
Harshit Rana to Ashutosh SharmaA top class delivery to wrap up the over! A wide yorker outside off Ashutosh Sharma cannot carve it out. 11 off the overand Delhi Capitals now need 46 runs off the last 3 overs.
16.5
6
Harshit Rana to Ashutosh SharmaSIX! How has he managed to clear the ropes? Speared in fuller and around off Ashutosh Sharma clears the front foot and slices it in the air with the bottom hand coming off the handle. But still it has enough punch in it to sail the ball over long off for a six. Just for a brief period Rovman Powell hovering around long off looked in playbut it sails over.
16.4
1
Harshit Rana to Vipraj NigamA low full toss now on offVipraj Nigam exposes the stumps and squeezes it out to deep backward point for just one.
16.3
4
Harshit Rana to Vipraj NigamFOUR! Clever very clever! Harshit misfires a full toss on offjust above the knee level. Vipraj Nigam shuffles across off and just paddles it over short fine leg for a boundary. 53 needed off 21 now.
16.2
0
Harshit Rana to Vipraj NigamA pace-off delivery full and just outside offVipraj Nigam swings for the hills but only manages to connect thin air. Two top deliveries from Harshit Rana to begin with!
16.1
0
Harshit Rana to Vipraj NigamSears in a yorker on the stumps does Rana Vipraj Nigam crouches to carve it to the off sidebut inside edges it past the stumps. Rahmanullah Gurbaz moves to the ball and stops it.
Over 16
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15.6
1
Sunil Narine to Vipraj NigamA fuller-length ball turning into the batterVipraj Nigam clips it to the mid-wicket region for a single. An excellent spell from Sunil Narine comes to an end. He goes for 4-0-29-3. DC need 57 off 24 balls now.
15.5
1
Sunil Narine to Ashutosh SharmaCarrom ball by the looks of it on a lengthjust outside off. Ashutosh hangs back and punches it to long off for a single.
15.4
0
Sunil Narine to Ashutosh SharmaNice and full again on the stumpspushed back to the bowler by Ashutosh.
15.3
0
Sunil Narine to Ashutosh SharmaBEATEN! What an absolute jaffa from Narine! Bowls it around off an off break on a fuller length. Lands and turns back into the batter. Ashutosh Sharma leans on to blockbut the ball beats his inside edge and passes alarmingly close to the off pole.
15.2
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Sunil Narine to Faf du PlessisOUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! CAUGHT! Sunil Narine has turned this game on its head! What a game-changing spell this has been from him! Lands it fuller sliding on the middle and leg stump line with an in-drift on it. Faf du Plessis clears the front leg and tries to sail it over deep mid-wicket. But he doesn't quite get the bat properly under the ball and heaves it aerially towards the deep. Neither does he get the timing nor the distance or the height. It goes flat and dips ahead of Rinku Singh at deep mid-wicket. Rinku runs forwardbends low and scoops the ball. Faf du Plessis departs for a crucial knock of 62 (45). But DC have lost one too many wickets in the last few overs. 136/3 has now become 146/6.
15.1
0
Sunil Narine to Faf du PlessisFlat and full straight on the stumpsFaf du Plessis prods forward and pushes it to the left of the bowler.
Over 15
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4
14.6
4
Anukul Roy to Vipraj NigamFOUR! Fine shot from Vipraj Nigam and much-needed for DC! Tossed up on middleNigam brings out the reverse sweep and hits it over short third for a boundary. Delhi Capitals need 59 more runs off 30 balls.
14.5
1
Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisSlightly short and outside offFaf du Plessis cuts it to deep cover for one.
14.4
0
Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisVery full on middleFaf du Plessis knocks it back to the bowler. This is turning out to be a fabulous over from Roy.
14.4
0
Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisWIDE! Short and beyond the guideline outside off. Faf du Plessis leaves it alone.
14.3
0
Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisA yorker on middle and legFaf du Plessis jams it back to the bowler.
14.2
1
Anukul Roy to Vipraj NigamFull on offVipraj Nigam shows full face and the bat and punches it to long off for a single to get off the block.
14.1
1
Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisTossed up outside offFaf du Plessis drives it to cover for one.
Over 14
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13.6
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Sunil Narine to Tristan StubbsOUT! TIMBER! A double wicket over and KKR are back in the driving seat! Sunil Narine bowls this one full and on middle getting the ball to turn back in as it skids through and Tristan Stubbs fails to tuck it out. The ball zips through the gap between the bat and pad and rattles into the stumpsbrushing off his pads. Delhi Capitals slip down to 138/5 as Stubbs departs for just 1 (3).
13.5
1
Sunil Narine to Faf du PlessisFull and on the padsclipped to deep mid-wicket for one.
13.4
1
Sunil Narine to Tristan StubbsTossed up on middle and offTristan Stubbs eases the drive to long off for a single.
13.3
0
Sunil Narine to Tristan StubbsFull on offStubbs pushes it to cover.
13.2
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Sunil Narine to Axar PatelOUT! CAUGHT! Sunil Narine breaks the 76-run partnership and a fighting knock from the DC skipper Axar Patel comes to an end. He departs for 43 (23). Sunil Narine bowls this quick and into the surface on a length and over off Axar Patel is hurried onto the shot and chops it off the upper half of the bat to the right of cover. Harshit Rana takes a good catch theresliding on his haunches. Delhi Capitals are now 136/4.
13.1
6
Sunil Narine to Axar PatelSIX! Axar Patel is putting up an absolute show battling through pain! Tossed up on middlehe slogs it over mid-wicket for a six.
Over 13
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4
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12.6
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Axar PatelNice length on middle and legAxar Patel pushes it to cover for a single.
12.5
4
Varun Chakaravarthy to Axar PatelFOUR! Boundaries continue to come at ease over after over! Short and well outside offAxar Patel waits back and slaps it through covers for four runs.
12.5
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Axar PatelWIDE! Slides it full but down leg.
12.4
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Axar PatelNicely bowled. Full and angling across off the wrong'unAxar Patel has a drag across the line and misses.
12.3
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Faf du PlessisPushed through fuller and on offFaf swipes it to long on for a single.
12.2
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Axar PatelShort again and outside offAxar punches it to deep cover for one.
12.1
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Faf du PlessisShort and on middle Faf du Plessis tucks it to deep mid-wicket and calls for twobut he hits it a bit too well and will have to settle for just one.
Over 12
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11.6
4
Andre Russell to Axar PatelFOUR! That should've been stopped! Another full toss on off Axar swats it straight down the ground to the left of long off. Rovman Powell is quick across the turf and does well to get behind the ball but fails to push it in and falls overletting the ball go past and roll into the fence.
11.5
0
Andre Russell to Axar PatelFull toss outside offAxar Patel whips it straight to cover.
11.5
0
Andre Russell to Axar PatelWIDE! Looks for the wide yorker but sprays it very full and way beyond the line outside off.
11.4
1
Andre Russell to Faf du PlessisFull and outside offdriven to long off for one by Faf.
11.3
0
Andre Russell to Faf du PlessisNails the yorker on offFaf du Plessis just about manages to keep it out.
11.2
1
Andre Russell to Axar PatelA low full toss outside offAxar reaches for it and cuts it to deep cover for one.
11.1
4
Andre Russell to Axar PatelFOUR! Made great use of the freebie. Full and on offAxar Patel drives it neatly through covers for a boundary.
11.1
1
Andre Russell to Faf du PlessisFull and on off Faf du Plessis firms his drive to cover who makes half a stop and the batters take a run. Oh dear Andre Russell oversteps on the very first balland the Buzzer echoes through the stadium. A Free Hit to follow. Ajinkya Rahane seems to have injured his finger trying to field that one too.
Over 11
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10.6
1
Harshit Rana to Faf du PlessisVery full on middleFaf shovels it to long on for a single.
10.5
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Harshit Rana to Faf du PlessisFOUR! As easy as it can get. Short of a length well outside off with pace taken offFaf du Plessis cuts it through cover-point for a boundary.
10.4
1
Harshit Rana to Axar PatelHard length on middleAxar Patel tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.3
0
Harshit Rana to Axar PatelA huge appeal for a caught behind but it is turned down. Ajinkya Rahane after a chat with the bowler decides to send it upstairs. Hard length angling into middle and off Axar Patel doesn't move his feet one bit and looks to work it across. The ball skids through and beats the bat on the inside edge and goes through to the keeper off either the pad's flap or the bat. The replay shows the ball went off the flap of the pad and the third umpire checks for LBW. Pitching outside off Impact umpire's call. NOT OUT it stays. KKR lose the review despite it being the Umpire's callbecause they reviewed for a caught behind and not the LBW.
10.2
4
Harshit Rana to Axar PatelEDGED AND FOUR! Axar Patel is in a lot of pain and seems like he is going for it all. Full and on off Axar Patel swings hard and gets a thick outside edge past short third to his right for a boundary. With thisthe 100 is up for DC!
10.1
1
Harshit Rana to Faf du PlessisFIFTY FOR FAF! This has been a fine anchoring innings from the veteran! A low full toss on offFaf works it to deep point for a single. 39th half century in the IPL.
Over 10
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6
9.6
6
Sunil Narine to Axar PatelSIX! Just over the ropes and spoils the over for Narine! Lands it on a shortish length just outside off spinning back in a touch. Axar Patel uses the depth of the crease and pulls it just over the ropes at deep mid-wicket. He looks in some pain right after tonking the ball. But will continue to fight for his team. Halfway through into the chaseDC need 108 off 60 balls remaining.
9.5
0
Sunil Narine to Axar PatelThis one turns back into the batter from off Axar Patel rocks back and punches it to the right of cover. Rinku Singh makes a sharp diving stop thereto prevent any single.
9.4
1
Sunil Narine to Faf du PlessisThree singles off the first three! Outside off dragged lengthFaf du Plessis reaches for it and punches it past cover and point for a single.
9.3
1
Sunil Narine to Axar PatelOn that in-between length around offAxar hangs back and drags it to long on for one more.
9.2
1
Sunil Narine to Faf du PlessisOn the shorter side on the stumpsFaf du Plessis turns it across to deep mid-wicket for a single.
9.1
1
Sunil Narine to Axar PatelA length ball on middle Axar Patelwith soft hands eases it into the leg side for an easy single.
Over 9
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6
8.6
6
Varun Chakaravarthy to Faf du PlessisSIX! Excellent shot this! A leg break from Varun too full and flat on off Faf du Plessis gets his front foot out of the way and hoists it behind the sightscreen for a cracking six. 16 off this over25 off the last two for the home side. DC need 118 off the last 11 overs now.
8.5
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Faf du PlessisNice and full around offFaf du Plessis pushes it gently to cover.
8.4
4
Varun Chakaravarthy to Faf du PlessisFOUR! Crafty shot! An in-drifter again on the pads quicker oneFaf du Plessis uses his wrists to tickle it past the left of short fine leg for a boundary.
8.3
4
Varun Chakaravarthy to Faf du PlessisFOUR! Good shot! Sliding on the leg stump line on a yard behind fuller length Faf heaves it across over square leg for a one-bounce boundary at deep mid-wicketbeating Dre Russ' chase to his left.
8.2
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Axar PatelAiming at the leg stumpAxar nurdles it behind square to the leg side for a single.
8.1
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Faf du PlessisA length ball turns to the leg stumpFaf du Plessis tucks it down to long on for a run.
Over 8
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6
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7.6
1
Sunil Narine to Faf du PlessisLength and around offFaf flicks through square leg for one.
7.5
0
Sunil Narine to Faf du PlessisFuller and on middle and leg. Lands grips and spins inFaf du Plessis makes room and looks to work it on the leg side but misses. The ball rolls off his thigh pad on the off side.
7.4
1
Sunil Narine to Axar PatelDrifting on the leg stump on a lengthAxar Patel nudges it to the square leg region for a single.
7.3
6
Sunil Narine to Axar PatelSIX! One hand comes off but it still goes all the way into the stands! Landed quite fuller and around middle and leg Axar Patel taps the front foot out despite the bottom hand coming off the handlehe manages to power it up and behind long on for a six.
7.2
0
Sunil Narine to Axar PatelAround the leg stump line a bit fullAxar Patel blocks it off the front foot.
7.1
1
Sunil Narine to Faf du PlessisSunil Narine is into the attack now. Bowls fuller and on offpushed down to long off for a single.
Over 7
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6.6
1
Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisLength-delivery on the padstucked across to deep mid-wicket. A single to end the over. A successful one for KKR!
6.5
1
Anukul Roy to Axar PatelA length-delivery outside offAxar gets on the back foot to punch to sweeper cover for one.
6.4
0
Anukul Roy to Axar PatelFull and flat sliding on the legsAxar Patel gets a leading edge to the point region.
6.3
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Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisOUT! RUN OUT! Oh dear! A total miscommunication in the running and KL Rahul pays the price for it. It is a length ball that drifts into the pads of the right hander Faf du Plessis tickles it to the right of the short fine leg fielder. A slight mix-up between the batters to cross over and Sunil Narine scores a direct hit at the batting end. KL Rahul has to drag his bat full stretch to get home. He looks confident that he has made his ground but the side-on replays show otherwise. Just a game of margins it is and KL Rahul is found centimeters out of the crease. A bigbig blow for DC this!
6.2
1
Anukul Roy to KL RahulOn a length outside offKL Rahul backs away and cuts it past point for a single.
6.1
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Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisWide of off too fullFaf du Plessis charges down the track and adjusts well to shovel it to the off side for a single.
Over 6
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4
5.6
4
Varun Chakaravarthy to KL RahulFOUR! Helped away! Quicker and on a length on the padsKL Rahul just tickles it to deep fine leg for a boundary.
5.5
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Faf du PlessisFull around offdriven down to long off for a single.
5.4
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Faf du PlessisFOUR BYES! That looked like an inside edge but given as a bye! A seam-up delivery drifting back into the batter on the leg stump. Faf is cramped up for room as he looks to work acrossand it beats the inside edge by a very close margin. The ball also beats the keeper to his left and races away to deep fine leg for a boundary.
5.3
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Faf du PlessisThe slip has been removed. Fuller and on offFaf stays leg side and pushes it back to the bowler.
5.2
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to KL RahulAnother ball that drifts outside leg stump on a lengthKL Rahul works it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single.
5.1
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to KL RahulA slip in place for KL Rahul. Drifting on the padsKL Rahul tucks it off the back foot to mid-wicket.
Over 5
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4.6
0
Vaibhav Arora to Faf du PlessisGood lengthangling into middle and leg. The ball skids through and Faf is beaten on the pull. Gets hit high on the abdomen.
4.5
4
Vaibhav Arora to Faf du PlessisFOUR! Faf seems unfazed at the other end! Vaibhav Arora misses the length by a bit and fails to execute the yorker right. Bowls it full and on middle Faf du Plessis drives it straight down the trackpast the nonstriker for a boundary.
4.4
1
Vaibhav Arora to KL RahulBack of a length on middleKL dabs it to the off side and steals a quick run to get off the mark.
4.3
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Vaibhav Arora to Karun NairOUT! LBW! Exceptional use of a review and Vaibhav Arora strikes gold from the other end! He nails the yorkeron middle and leg this time. Karun Nair leans across and looks to flick but misses and gets beaten on the inside edge to be wrapped on the front pad. There is a huge appeal but the umpire turns it down. KKR decide to send it upstairs. The UltrEdge shows no spike and the Ball Tracking shows all three reds. The onfield call is asked to be overturned to OUT. KKR retain the review and Delhi Capitals lose their second for 43 runs.
4.2
4
Vaibhav Arora to Karun NairFOUR! Wow that's a fine shot and rightly placed! Vaibhav Arora misses the yorker and serves a low full toss on middle and legKarun Nair takes out his front leg and wrists it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
4.1
0
Vaibhav Arora to Karun NairFull and on offKarun Nair drives it to mid off.
Over 4
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3.6
0
Harshit Rana to Faf du PlessisGood length on offFaf cuts it to point. 14 runs off Harshit Rana's first over.
3.5
4
Harshit Rana to Faf du PlessisFOUR! Short and punished! Faf is finding his groove! Back of a length on off sits up neatly for Fafwho pulls it to the left of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
3.4
4
Harshit Rana to Faf du PlessisFOUR! Nicely done. A bit too full from Rana and on middleFaf du Plessis brings his wrists into play and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
3.3
2
Harshit Rana to Faf du PlessisShort of a length on off Faf du Plessis swats it very highback over the bowler's head and Rovman Powell cuts it to his right. Two runs taken.
3.2
0
Harshit Rana to Faf du PlessisTakes pace off and lands it full on middleFaf du Plessis whips it off the inner half of the bat to mid-wicket.
3.1
4
Harshit Rana to Faf du PlessisFOUR! Welcomed into the attack with a cracking shot! Harshit Rana steams in from over the wicket and offers width outside off on a lengthFaf du Plessis waits for the ball to arrive and crunches it through point for a boundary.
Over 3
4
2
1
0
0
1
2.6
1
Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisA yorker on the toesFaf du Plessis manages to dig it out to mid-wicket for a single.
2.5
0
Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisFaf makes room again and Anukul Roy this time bowls it wider and just inside the tramline. Faf du Plessis reaches for it and taps it to mid off. Smart bowling!
2.4
0
Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisSees the batter making room and fires it at his footquicker as well. Faf du Plessis tucks it across.
2.3
1
Anukul Roy to Karun NairTossed up on middleKarun sweeps it to deep square leg for one.
2.2
2
Anukul Roy to Karun NairNicely timed shot! Fuller than the previous one but similar lineKarun Nair makes room and carves it to the left of deep cover for a brace.
2.1
4
Anukul Roy to Karun NairFOUR! Second over from Anukul Roy and a boundary yet again off the first ball. Short and on middle and legKarun Nair backs away and slaps it over covers for a boundary.
Over 2
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1
6
1
1
1.6
1
Vaibhav Arora to Karun NairBack of a good length angling into the batterKarun turns it to deep square leg for one.
1.5
1
Vaibhav Arora to Faf du PlessisGood length on middle Faf nudges it with soft handsin front of mid off and steals a quick run.
1.4
6
Vaibhav Arora to Faf du PlessisSIX! BANG! First one off the chase! Fuller in length on middle and offFaf du Plessis gives the bowler a charge down the track and tonks it straight back from where it came for a six.
1.3
1
Vaibhav Arora to Karun NairAngling into middle and leg on a lengthKarun Nair tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
1.2
0
Vaibhav Arora to Karun NairOverpitched on offKarun Nair creams his drive but straight to cover.
1.2
0
Vaibhav Arora to Karun NairWIDE! Sprays this length-ball down leg.
1.1
0
Vaibhav Arora to Karun NairLovely nut to start! Good length in and around offthe ball pitches and straightens up to go past the outside edge. A tentative push from Karun Nair!
Over 1
4
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1
1
0.6
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Anukul Roy to Karun NairFires it full on offKarun Nair knocks it to long off for a single. 7 runs and a wicket off the first over.
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Anukul Roy to Faf du PlessisSlower through the air short and on middleFaf tucks it to mid-wicket for one to get off the mark too.
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Anukul Roy to Karun NairFull on offKarun Nair eases the drive through mid off for a single and gets off the mark.
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Anukul Roy to Karun NairNice and straight on middleKarun Nair pushes it back to the bowler.
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Anukul Roy to Abishek PorelOUT! CAUGHT! Anukul Roy gets a big wicket on his second ball and Delhi Capitals are rocked back early. Perfect match-up and Ajinkya Rahane and Anukul Roy need a big applause. Roy tosses the ball up and gets it to dip in front of the batter around off Abishek Porel steps out and looks to power it over but does not quite reach the pitch of the ball. Ends up slicing it over cover. Andre Russell backtracks a few steps and takes a good catch over his right shoulderto see the back of Porel.
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Anukul Roy to Abishek PorelFOUR! A start just like KKR got in the first inning! Anukul Roy starts with a short one outside offAbishek Porel waits back and punches it through cover-point for a boundary.
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Right then, that’s a wrap from this high-octane clash where Kolkata Knight Riders walk away with two vital points, keeping their playoff hopes alive, while Delhi Capitals face a second consecutive setback, losing ground at a crucial stage in the tournament. Next up in the Indian Premier League, it’s Match 49 as Chennai Super Kings welcome Punjab Kings to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai! It’s a crucial game for Punjab Kings, who’ll be desperate to bag those two points to stay in the playoff hunt. While CSK, with nothing to lose, will look to find their right combination, play fearless cricket, and possibly play spoilsport in the playoff race. The clash unfolds on 30th April, Wednesday, with the first ball set to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Make sure to tune in early for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, it’s goodbye and cheers.
Kuldeep Yadav will walk out to face the final ball.
Vipraj Nigam is dejected to have not crossed on the last ball of the over. Which means it will be Dushmantha Chameera to face the first ball of the final over. Will it be Andre Russell or Vaibhav Arora to bowl the final over? Sunil Narine turns to Andre Russell. He went for 13 in his first over and has 24 runs to defend here.
Is it a run out? The throw comes at the keeper, who flicks the bails off in a flash, but that desperate dive from Vipraj Nigam might just save him. The third umpire is summoned and the side on replay shows the bat to be just inside the crease. NOT OUT!
Dushmantha Chameera walks in at number 10 for Delhi Capitals and will face the Hat Trick ball from Varun Chakaravarthy.
Mitchell Starc walks in at number 9 for Delhi Capitals.
Varun Chakaravarthy (3-0-31-0) to bowl out now.
Strategic Break! With the crucial wicket of Faf du Plessis, the momentum has swung firmly in KKR's favour. Delhi Capitals now need 59 runs off 28 balls, which isn’t out of reach, but the pressure is mounting with their last recognised batting pair at the crease. Ashutosh Sharma is the impact substitute in for Mukesh Kumar, and he has delivered in tense situations before, and will need to step up once again for his side. For KKR, Sunil Narine has turned the game on its head with three quick strikes, and they’ll know that one more breakthrough could seal the deal. Crunch time in this thrilling contest!
Vipraj Nigam is in at number 7 with half of DC side back in the dugout. Also, a change in bowling. Anukul Roy (3-0-19-1) is back into the attack.
Tristan Stubbs is in at number 6 for Delhi Capitals.
Varun Chakaravarthy (2-0-22-0) is back on. He replaces Harshit Rana.
So much went wrong for KKR in this single delivery! Dre Russ bowled a No Ball, and now, Ajinkya Rahane has got a cut on one of his fingers of the right hand, while fielding the ball. He takes the blow right on the webbing and he looks in some pain. The physio is out to tend to him. And, he walks off the field now. Sunil Narine is the stand-in skipper for KKR until Jinx is off the field. To the ones wondering, Venkatesh Iyer is the designated vice-captain for KKR, but since he has been subbed out, he won't be taking the field and hence, Narine is appointed as the stand-in captain.
And there he is. The birthday boy, Andre Russell, is into the attack now. He replaces Sunil Narine.
Harsha Bhogle on-air mentioned that Kolkata Knight Riders have been warned twice now for not starting the over on time. Shall another such instance repeat, for the third time, DC will be awarded 5 extra runs as a penalty for KKR.
Harshit Rana (1-0-14-0) comes back into the attack now.
Strategic Break! Delhi Capitals have lost three key wickets early in their chase of 205, but crucially, they’ve kept pace with the required run rate. With batting depth still to come, this fourth-wicket stand is vital. Faf du Plessis is looking fluent, and Axar Patel is beginning to find his rhythm. If they can stitch together a solid partnership, DC stay very much in the hunt. On the other side, KKR continue to apply the pressure, hunting for wickets. A decisive middle phase is on the cards
Good signs for DC as Axar Patel walks in next.
Is that a run out? Kolkata Knight Riders are very confident. Oh dear, a mixup, DC did not need at the moment. KL Rahul falls short of his crease by a few inches and DC lose another one.
Varun Chakaravarthy is introduced into the attack now.
KL Rahul is in at number 4. One of DC's most consistent batters this season, with 3 half centuries to his name, including one 90-plus score.
Is that LBW? Vaibhav Arora pleads in front of the umpire with the appeal, but it is not entertained. KKR go up for a review. But hang on, Karun Nair, by the looks of it, has already started to make his way back to the dugout. He stops midway and awaits the Ball Tracking verdict as there's no bat involved. And he is found trapped in front. Plumb LBW. OUT!
Will Roy get another? Nope. Change of ends for Vaibhav Arora. He is 1-0-10-0 so far.
KKR's impact sub, Vaibhav Arora to operate from the far end.
Karun Nair is in at number 3.
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