27th

Match

IPL No : #679

Sat, 13 April 2019, Starts from 00:00

Kolkata Knight Riders - 7/178 (20)

Delhi Capitals - 3/180 (18.5)

Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
7/178 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
JL Denly
b Sharma
011000.00 In 2019000 Career5935619
Shubman Gill
c Patel b Paul
65703972166.66 In 201910574 Career308299
RV Uthappa
c †Pant b Rabada
2838304193.33 In 2019211246 Career4340431152
N Rana
b Morris
1121120191.66 In 20191801113 Career9216852
AD Russell
c Rabada b Morris
45342134214.28 In 20193022029 Career3024211237
KD Karthik
c Dhawan b Rabada
2630066.66 In 20199393 Career349434490
CR Brathwaite
c Tewatia b Paul
62370085.71 In 2019600 Career10186673
PP Chawla
not out
149620233.33 In 20193432 Career5765318
Kuldeep Yadav
not out
23200100.00 In 20191210 Career4440
Extras
(3w, 1nb, 1lb)
500000.00
Total
(20 overs, 8.9rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
I Sharma4121151430 In 2019 Career63156
CH Morris4038210632 In 2019 Career64375
K Rabada40422111043 In 2019 Career19115
AR Patel4030081022 In 2019 Career64360
KMA Paul4046212341 In 2019 Career1073
Delhi Capitals innigs
3/180 (18.5)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
PP Shaw
c †Karthik b Prasidh Krishna
1417702200.00 In 2019183255 Career4285215
S Dhawan
not out
979863112153.96 In 2019249294 Career430748989
SS Iyer
c †Karthik b Russell
613610100.00 In 2019221237 Career143913160
RR Pant
c Kuldeep Yadav b Rana
46593142148.38 In 20192221912 Career147013479
CA Ingram
not out
148611233.33 In 2019138154 Career8106335
Extras
(3w, 1nb, 1lb)
300000.00
Total
(18.5 overs, 9.55rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
M Prasidh Krishna3025181022 In 2019 Career12126
LH Ferguson3037012542 In 2019 Career573
AD Russell3029110741 In 201910 Career155444
Kuldeep Yadav402807611 In 2019 Career38242
PP Chawla3035012141 In 2019160 Career144355
CR Brathwaite1013013020 In 2019 Career72330
N Rana201216200 In 2019 Career629

Match Summary: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals - IPL 2019

The 27th match of IPL 2019 witnessed an exhilarating contest at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, as the Delhi Capitals triumphed over Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets.

Match Details:

  • Date: April 13, 2019
  • Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bat first, setting a target of 179 runs. The innings had its highs and lows, but ultimately KKR posted a total of 178 runs with a brisk run rate of 8.9 runs per over.

Top Performers:

  • Shubman Gill stood tall in the batting lineup with an impressive score of 65 runs off 70 balls, featuring 7 fours and 2 sixes, earning a strike rate of 166.66.
  • Andre Russell once again showcased his explosive batting prowess, scoring 45 runs from just 34 balls, which included 3 fours and 4 sixes, at a blistering strike rate of 214.28.
  • Unfortunately, the KKR batsmen struggled to build on their starts, with key contributions from RV Uthappa (28 runs) and the captain Dinesh Karthik floundering at just 2 runs.

Bowling Highlights for Delhi Capitals:

  • Chris Morris and Kagiso Rabada were the pick of the bowlers for Delhi, each taking 2 wickets and contributing significantly to curtailing KKR's scoring. Morris finished with figures of 2 wickets for 38 runs in 4 overs while Rabada managed to claim 2 wickets at the cost of 42 runs.

Delhi Capitals Innings

Chasing a target of 179 runs, the Delhi Capitals made a solid start, racing to their target in just 18.5 overs, reaching 180 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. The victory was secured by a remarkable performance from their opener, Shikhar Dhawan.

Top Performers:

  • Shikhar Dhawan played a masterclass innings, remaining unbeaten on 97 runs from 98 balls, hitting 11 fours and 2 sixes, thereby showcasing his prowess at the top of the order.
  • Rishabh Pant also made a significant contribution with a swift 46 runs off 59 balls, providing the steady support Dhawan needed to lead the batting charge.

Bowling Highlights for Kolkata Knight Riders:

  • Andre Russell was notably effective with the ball as well, taking 1 wicket for 29 runs in 3 overs, while N Rana managed to snag a wicket off just 2 runs in 2 overs, maintaining pressure on the batsmen.

Conclusion

In a closely contested match, the Delhi Capitals displayed a dominant performance, successfully chasing down the target set by Kolkata Knight Riders, who faced difficulties in their batting lineup despite some individual highlights. The victory retained Delhi's impressive form in the tournament. KKR will need to regroup and improve in the following matches to stay relevant in this highly competitive league.


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