Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals - 27th match result | IPL 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders

7/178 (20)

Match 27th · #679
Sat, 13 April 2019 · 00:00 IST

Delhi Capitals

3/180 (18.5)

WON

Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India Match Stats

1st InningsKolkata Knight Riders

7/178 (20)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2019	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(3w, 1nb, 1lb)	5	0	0	0	0.00
Total(20 overs, 8.9rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AD Russellc Rabada b Morris	45	21	3	4	214.28	In 2019	302	20	29	Career	3024	211	237
IPL 2019 Runs 302 4s: 20 \| 6s: 29 Career Runs 3024 4s: 211 \| 6s: 237
CR Brathwaitec Tewatia b Paul	6	7	0	0	85.71	In 2019	6	0	0	Career	1018	66	73
IPL 2019 Runs 6 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 1018 4s: 66 \| 6s: 73
JL Denlyb Sharma	0	1	0	0	0.00	In 2019	0	0	0	Career	593	56	19
IPL 2019 Runs 0 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 593 4s: 56 \| 6s: 19
KD Karthikc Dhawan b Rabada	2	3	0	0	66.66	In 2019	93	9	3	Career	3494	344	90
IPL 2019 Runs 93 4s: 9 \| 6s: 3 Career Runs 3494 4s: 344 \| 6s: 90
Kuldeep Yadavnot out	2	2	0	0	100.00	In 2019	12	1	0	Career	44	4	0
IPL 2019 Runs 12 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 44 4s: 4 \| 6s: 0
N Ranab Morris	11	12	0	1	91.66	In 2019	180	11	13	Career	921	68	52
IPL 2019 Runs 180 4s: 11 \| 6s: 13 Career Runs 921 4s: 68 \| 6s: 52
PP Chawlanot out	14	6	2	0	233.33	In 2019	34	3	2	Career	576	53	18
IPL 2019 Runs 34 4s: 3 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 576 4s: 53 \| 6s: 18
RV Uthappac †Pant b Rabada	28	30	4	1	93.33	In 2019	211	24	6	Career	4340	431	152
IPL 2019 Runs 211 4s: 24 \| 6s: 6 Career Runs 4340 4s: 431 \| 6s: 152
Shubman Gillc Patel b Paul	65	39	7	2	166.66	In 2019	105	7	4	Career	308	29	9
IPL 2019 Runs 105 4s: 7 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 308 4s: 29 \| 6s: 9

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2019	Career	W	0s
AR Patel	4	0	30	0	8	10	2	2	In 2019	Career	64	360
IPL 2019 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 64 Dots: 360
CH Morris	4	0	38	2	10	6	3	2	In 2019	Career	64	375
IPL 2019 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 64 Dots: 375
I Sharma	4	1	21	1	5	14	3	0	In 2019	Career	63	156
IPL 2019 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 63 Dots: 156
K Rabada	4	0	42	2	11	10	4	3	In 2019	Career	19	115
IPL 2019 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 19 Dots: 115
KMA Paul	4	0	46	2	12	3	4	1	In 2019	Career	10	73
IPL 2019 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 10 Dots: 73

2nd InningsDelhi Capitals

3/180 (18.5)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2019	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(3w, 1nb, 1lb)	3	0	0	0	0.00
Total(18.5 overs, 9.55rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
PP Shawc †Karthik b Prasidh Krishna	14	7	0	2	200.00	In 2019	183	25	5	Career	428	52	15
IPL 2019 Runs 183 4s: 25 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 428 4s: 52 \| 6s: 15
RR Pantc Kuldeep Yadav b Rana	46	31	4	2	148.38	In 2019	222	19	12	Career	1470	134	79
IPL 2019 Runs 222 4s: 19 \| 6s: 12 Career Runs 1470 4s: 134 \| 6s: 79
S Dhawannot out	97	63	11	2	153.96	In 2019	249	29	4	Career	4307	489	89
IPL 2019 Runs 249 4s: 29 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 4307 4s: 489 \| 6s: 89
SS Iyerc †Karthik b Russell	6	6	1	0	100.00	In 2019	221	23	7	Career	1439	131	60
IPL 2019 Runs 221 4s: 23 \| 6s: 7 Career Runs 1439 4s: 131 \| 6s: 60
CA Ingramnot out	14	6	1	1	233.33	In 2019	138	15	4	Career	810	63	35
IPL 2019 Runs 138 4s: 15 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 810 4s: 63 \| 6s: 35

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2019	W	0s	Career	W	0s
AD Russell	3	0	29	1	10	7	4	1	In 2019	1	444	Career	155	444
IPL 2019 Wickets 1 Dots: 444 Career Wickets 155 Dots: 444
CR Brathwaite	1	0	13	0	13	0	2	0	In 2019		330	Career	72	330
IPL 2019 Wickets Dots: 330 Career Wickets 72 Dots: 330
Kuldeep Yadav	4	0	28	0	7	6	1	1	In 2019		242	Career	38	242
IPL 2019 Wickets Dots: 242 Career Wickets 38 Dots: 242
LH Ferguson	3	0	37	0	12	5	4	2	In 2019		73	Career	5	73
IPL 2019 Wickets Dots: 73 Career Wickets 5 Dots: 73
M Prasidh Krishna	3	0	25	1	8	10	2	2	In 2019		126	Career	12	126
IPL 2019 Wickets Dots: 126 Career Wickets 12 Dots: 126
N Rana	2	0	12	1	6	2	0	0	In 2019		29	Career	6	29
IPL 2019 Wickets Dots: 29 Career Wickets 6 Dots: 29
PP Chawla	3	0	35	0	12	1	4	1	In 2019	16	355	Career	144	355
IPL 2019 Wickets 16 Dots: 355 Career Wickets 144 Dots: 355

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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