16th

Match

IPL No : #780

Sat, 03 October 2020, Starts from 19:30

Delhi Capitals - 4/228 (20 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 8/210 (20 ov)

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Delhi Capitals innigs
4/228 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
PP Shaw
c Shubman Gill b Nagarkoti
6604144160.97 In 2020137145 Career7358624
S Dhawan
c Morgan b Varun
2601622162.50 In 20209593 Career467453399
SS Iyer
not out
8803876231.57 In 2020170109 Career185115976
RR Pant
c Shivam Mavi b Russell
3801751223.52 In 2020134153 Career187016797
MP Stoinis
c Varun b Russell
1030033.33 In 20207093 Career228419574
SO Hetmyer
not out
70501140.00 In 20203513 Career5654434
Extras
2 (2w)
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Total
4/228 (20 overs, 11.4rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
PJ Cummins4049012252 In 20202282/6 Career36175
S Mavi3040013261 In 20204312/20 Career995
CV Varun4049112653 In 20204222/25 Career530
SP Narine2026013103 In 20202235/19 Career2411057
AD Russell4029271122 In 20204194/20 Career181639
Kamlesh Nagarkoti3035112103 In 2020392/13 Career39
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
8/210 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Shubman Gill
c †Pant b Mishra
2802221127.27 In 2020152134 Career6515619
SP Narine
b Nortje
3050060.00 In 20202722 Career122512375
N Rana
c sub (AR Patel) b HV Patel
5803544165.71 In 2020130146 Career12159866
AD Russell
c Nortje b Rabada
130811162.50 In 20204834 Career2754192223
KD Karthik
c Dhawan b HV Patel
6080075.00 In 20203750 Career3691362101
EJG Morgan
c Hetmyer b Nortje
4401815244.44 In 2020136610 Career131710157
PJ Cummins
c HV Patel b Nortje
50410125.00 In 20205034 Career2891816
RA Tripathi
b Stoinis
3601633225.00 In 20203633 Career7947730
Kamlesh Nagarkoti
not out
30300100.00 In 20201110 Career1110
S Mavi
not out
1030033.33 In 20201010 Career2320
Extras
13 (2w)
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Total
8/210 (20 overs, 10.5rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
K Rabada4051113835 In 20208404/21 Career39205
A Nortje4033381122 In 20205403/33 Career540
R Ashwin2026013112 In 2020254/34 Career127392
MP Stoinis4046112643 In 20203164/15 Career52211
HV Patel403429721 In 2020273/28 Career45205
A Mishra201417501 In 20203175/17 Career160427

Match Result: Delhi Capitals vs. Kolkata Knight Riders - 16th Match of IPL 2020

On October 3rd, 2020, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium hosted an exhilarating encounter between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. In a high-scoring thriller, the Delhi Capitals triumphed over the Kolkata Knight Riders by 18 runs, showcasing a blend of aggressive batting and strategic bowling.

Batting Highlights:

Delhi Capitals set a formidable target of 228 runs, finishing their innings at 4/228 in 20 overs. The highlight of the innings was Prithvi Shaw’s explosive knock of 66 runs off 41 balls, featuring 4 fours and 4 sixes, giving the Capitals a swift start. Shreyas Iyer also made a significant contribution, remaining unbeaten on 88 runs from just 38 deliveries, highlighted by 7 fours and 6 sixes, which propelled the team to an imposing total.

Other notable contributions came from Rishabh Pant, who scored a quick 38 runs off 17 balls, while Marcus Stoinis struggled to get going, managing only 1 run. Overall, the Capitals maintained an impressive run rate of 11.4 runs per over, putting immense pressure on the KKR bowlers.

In response, Kolkata Knight Riders mounted a valiant chase but fell short, finishing at 210 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Nitish Rana was the standout performer for KKR, scoring 58 runs off 35 balls with 4 fours and 4 sixes, while Eoin Morgan provided late fireworks with a swift 44 runs from 18 balls, which included 1 four and 5 sixes. However, the rest of the batting unit struggled to keep up with the demanding run rate.

Bowling Performances:

For the Delhi Capitals, Anrich Nortje was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for just 33 runs in his 4 overs, while Kagiso Rabada picked up 1 crucial wicket. The Capitals' bowlers effectively contained the KKR lineup, with contributions from Marcus Stoinis, who also took a wicket, and Harshal Patel, who claimed 2 wickets at an economical rate.

Kolkata's bowling attack had its moments, particularly Andre Russell, who took 2 wickets but conceded runs heavily, finishing with 29 runs in 4 overs. Varun Chakravarthy managed to pick up a wicket but had a tough outing as well, with figures of 49 runs in 4 overs.

Match Summary:

  • Result: Delhi Capitals won by 18 runs
  • Delhi Capitals: 228/4 in 20 overs (Shaw 66, Iyer 88*, Pant 38)
  • Kolkata Knight Riders: 210/8 in 20 overs (Rana 58, Morgan 44, Nortje 3/33)
  • Player of the Match: Shreyas Iyer

This match was a striking display of power-hitting and strategic bowling, further solidifying Delhi Capitals' status as one of the stronger contenders in IPL 2020. The thrilling encounter entertained fans and showcased the exhilarating nature of T20 cricket, setting the stage for exciting matches to come.


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