Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals - 42nd match result | IPL 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders

6/194 (20 ov)

WON

Match 42nd · #806
Fri, 23 October 2020 · 15:30 IST

Delhi Capitals

9/135 (20 ov)

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Match Stats

1st InningsKolkata Knight Riders

6/194 (20 ov)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2020	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras7 (6w, 1lb)	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total6/194 (20 overs, 9.7rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
EJG Morganc Rabada b Stoinis	17	9	2	1	188.88	In 2020	295	20	16	Career	1476	115	63
IPL 2020 Runs 295 4s: 20 \| 6s: 16 Career Runs 1476 4s: 115 \| 6s: 63
KD Karthikc †Pant b Rabada	3	6	0	0	50.00	In 2020	148	17	4	Career	3802	374	105
IPL 2020 Runs 148 4s: 17 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 3802 4s: 374 \| 6s: 105
N Ranac Deshpande b Stoinis	81	53	13	1	152.83	In 2020	265	33	8	Career	1350	117	68
IPL 2020 Runs 265 4s: 33 \| 6s: 8 Career Runs 1350 4s: 117 \| 6s: 68
PJ Cumminsnot out	0	0	0	0	0.00	In 2020	130	9	7	Career	369	24	19
IPL 2020 Runs 130 4s: 9 \| 6s: 7 Career Runs 369 4s: 24 \| 6s: 19
RA Tripathib Nortje	13	12	1	0	108.33	In 2020	181	17	7	Career	939	91	34
IPL 2020 Runs 181 4s: 17 \| 6s: 7 Career Runs 939 4s: 91 \| 6s: 34
Shubman Gillc Patel b Nortje	9	8	2	0	112.50	In 2020	321	31	5	Career	820	74	20
IPL 2020 Runs 321 4s: 31 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 820 4s: 74 \| 6s: 20
SP Narinec Rahane b Rabada	64	32	6	4	200.00	In 2020	108	9	7	Career	1306	130	80
IPL 2020 Runs 108 4s: 9 \| 6s: 7 Career Runs 1306 4s: 130 \| 6s: 80

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2020	W	0s	Best	Career	W	0s
AR Patel	1	0	7	0	7	3	1	0	In 2020	8	69	4/21	Career	79	494
IPL 2020 Wickets 8 Dots: 69 Career Wickets 79 Dots: 494
R Ashwin	3	0	45	0	15	2	4	3	In 2020	8	53	4/34	Career	133	440
IPL 2020 Wickets 8 Dots: 53 Career Wickets 133 Dots: 440
TU Deshpande	4	0	40	0	10	10	6	1	In 2020	3	26	2/37	Career	3	26
IPL 2020 Wickets 3 Dots: 26 Career Wickets 3 Dots: 26
A Nortje	4	0	27	2	7	9	4	0	In 2020	14	106	3/33	Career	14	106
IPL 2020 Wickets 14 Dots: 106 Career Wickets 14 Dots: 106
K Rabada	4	0	33	2	8	10	3	1	In 2020	23	109	4/21	Career	54	274
IPL 2020 Wickets 23 Dots: 109 Career Wickets 54 Dots: 274
MP Stoinis	4	0	41	2	10	9	6	1	In 2020	8	36	4/15	Career	57	231
IPL 2020 Wickets 8 Dots: 36 Career Wickets 57 Dots: 231

2nd InningsDelhi Capitals

9/135 (20 ov)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2020	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras6 (6w, 1lb)	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total9/135 (20 overs, 6.75rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AM Rahanelbw b Cummins	0	1	0	0	0.00	In 2020	25	4	0	Career	3845	408	74
IPL 2020 Runs 25 4s: 4 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 3845 4s: 408 \| 6s: 74
AR Patelb Varun	9	7	0	1	128.57	In 2020	65	3	5	Career	861	50	40
IPL 2020 Runs 65 4s: 3 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 861 4s: 50 \| 6s: 40
R Ashwinnot out	14	13	2	0	107.69	In 2020	18	2	0	Career	393	34	10
IPL 2020 Runs 18 4s: 2 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 393 4s: 34 \| 6s: 10
RR Pantc Shubman Gill b Varun	27	33	2	1	81.81	In 2020	217	21	6	Career	1953	173	100
IPL 2020 Runs 217 4s: 21 \| 6s: 6 Career Runs 1953 4s: 173 \| 6s: 100
S Dhawanb Cummins	6	6	1	0	100.00	In 2020	471	52	10	Career	5050	576	106
IPL 2020 Runs 471 4s: 52 \| 6s: 10 Career Runs 5050 4s: 576 \| 6s: 106
SO Hetmyerc Tripathi b Varun	10	5	0	1	200.00	In 2020	111	2	11	Career	641	45	42
IPL 2020 Runs 111 4s: 2 \| 6s: 11 Career Runs 641 4s: 45 \| 6s: 42
SS Iyerc Nagarkoti b Varun	47	38	5	0	123.68	In 2020	382	29	13	Career	2063	178	80
IPL 2020 Runs 382 4s: 29 \| 6s: 13 Career Runs 2063 4s: 178 \| 6s: 80
TU Deshpandec Morgan b Ferguson	1	3	0	0	33.33	In 2020	1	0	0	Career	1	0	0
IPL 2020 Runs 1 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 1 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0
A Nortjenot out	0	0	0	0	0.00	In 2020	6	0	0	Career	6	0	0
IPL 2020 Runs 6 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 6 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0
K Rabadac Tripathi b Cummins	9	10	1	0	90.00	In 2020	26	2	1	Career	95	7	3
IPL 2020 Runs 26 4s: 2 \| 6s: 1 Career Runs 95 4s: 7 \| 6s: 3
MP Stoinisc Tripathi b Varun	6	6	0	0	100.00	In 2020	232	19	11	Career	2446	205	82
IPL 2020 Runs 232 4s: 19 \| 6s: 11 Career Runs 2446 4s: 205 \| 6s: 82

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2020	W	0s	Best	Career	W	0s
CV Varun	4	0	20	5	5	9	1	0	In 2020	12	87	5/20	Career	13	87
IPL 2020 Wickets 12 Dots: 87 Career Wickets 13 Dots: 87
LH Ferguson	4	0	30	1	8	8	4	0	In 2020	5	108	3/15	Career	10	108
IPL 2020 Wickets 5 Dots: 108 Career Wickets 10 Dots: 108
M Prasidh Krishna	2	0	19	0	10	4	1	1	In 2020	4	183	4/30	Career	18	183
IPL 2020 Wickets 4 Dots: 183 Career Wickets 18 Dots: 183
PJ Cummins	4	0	17	3	4	16	3	0	In 2020	6	251	3/17	Career	40	251
IPL 2020 Wickets 6 Dots: 251 Career Wickets 40 Dots: 251
SP Narine	4	0	37	0	9	4	0	2	In 2020	5	1079	5/19	Career	244	1079
IPL 2020 Wickets 5 Dots: 1079 Career Wickets 244 Dots: 1079
Kamlesh Nagarkoti	2	0	11	0	6	7	2	0	In 2020	4	28	2/13	Career	4	28
IPL 2020 Wickets 4 Dots: 28 Career Wickets 4 Dots: 28

Match Review: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals - IPL 2020

On October 23, 2020, cricket fans witnessed an exhilarating match in the IPL 2020, as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took on the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. With both teams vying for supremacy, it was KKR who emerged victorious, setting the tone with a clinical performance.

The Match Summary

Kolkata Knight Riders batted first, scoring a formidable total of 194 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The standout performer for KKR was Nitish Rana, who showcased his batting prowess with a remarkable innings of 81 runs off just 53 balls, including 13 boundaries and 1 six. Sunil Narine also contributed significantly with the bat, scoring 64 runs in just 32 deliveries, while Dinesh Karthik and Shubman Gill faced challenges, managing only 3 and 9 runs respectively.

In response, the Delhi Capitals struggled against the KKR bowlers, ultimately posting a score of 135 runs, losing all 9 wickets within 20 overs. The captain Shreyas Iyer was the top scorer for DC, making 47 runs, but the team's efforts fell short as they faced a disciplined KKR bowling attack.

Bowling Breakdown

KKR's bowling department put on an impressive show, led by Pat Cummins, who took 3 crucial wickets for just 17 runs in his 4 overs, showcasing his class and skill. Varun Chakravarthy was another standout performer, claiming 5 wickets for a mere 20 runs, which severely hindered DC's chances of chasing down the target. Lockie Ferguson and Kamlesh Nagarkoti added to the wickets column, proving that KKR's bowling was as potent as their batting.

Key Highlights

Highest Scorer: Nitish Rana (KKR) - 81 off 53 balls
Bowling Star: Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) - 4 overs, 20 runs, 5 wickets
Match Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 59 runs

This match was a significant victory for KKR, showcasing their well-rounded performance and positioning them favorably in the tournament. With impressive innings from Rana and Narine, coupled with a formidable bowling display, KKR demonstrated their intent to be serious contenders for the IPL title this season.

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