IPL 2019 Match Report: Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Capitals
Date: April 2, 2019
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Chandigarh, India
In a thrilling encounter at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) faced off against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 14th match of the 2019 Indian Premier League. Following a fluctuating contest, KXIP emerged victorious, successfully defending their total of 166 runs, restricting DC to just 152 runs in 19.2 overs.
Kings XI Punjab Innings:
KXIP batted first and posted a total of 166 runs with a commendable batting performance highlighted by David Miller's explosive innings of 43 runs off 49 balls, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Sarfaraz Khan provided solid support with 39 runs off 50 balls, while KL Rahul contributed 15 runs before falling victim to Chris Morris. Mayank Agarwal and Hardus Viljoen had disappointing outings, with scores of just 6 and 1, respectively.
Sam Curran made a notable impact in his short innings, scoring 20 runs at a strike rate of 200, bolstering KXIP's middle order. Mandeep Singh remained unbeaten at 29 off 35 balls, ensuring that KXIP finished well with nine extras contributing to the final total. The innings wrapped up at 166 runs after the full allocation of 20 overs.
Delhi Capitals Innings:
Chasing a target of 167 runs, DC struggled to build partnerships early on. Prithvi Shaw fell for a duck, and Shikhar Dhawan managed just 30 runs off 48 balls. The highlight of DC's innings was Rishabh Pant, who scored 39 off 50 balls and Colin Ingram who steadied the ship with 38 runs off 44 balls. However, timely breakthroughs from KXIP bowlers thwarted DC's pursuit.
DC’s innings crumbled as attention turned to KXIP bowlers. Chris Morris and Kagiso Rabada both were effective with the ball for DC, claiming 3 wickets collectively; Morris was especially impressive, obtaining crucial wickets while maintaining an economical rate.
In the end, a fine bowling display from KXIP, led by Sam Curran who took 4 wickets for only 11 runs in just 2 overs, ensured they defended their modest total, securing a 14-run victory over Delhi Capitals.
Match Summary:
- KXIP: 166 all out in 20 overs
- DC: 152 all out in 19.2 overs
- Result: Kings XI Punjab won by 14 runs
Kings XI Punjab's balanced performance both with bat and ball was key to their win, while Delhi Capitals will be looking to bounce back with better performance in their upcoming matches.