28th

Match

IPL No : #

Thu, 20 April 2023, Starts from 7:30 PM

Delhi Capitals - 6/128 (19.2 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 127 (20 ov)

ARUN JAITLEY STADIUM, Delhi

Delhi won by 4 wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
127 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
JJ Roy
c Aman Hakim Khan b Kuldeep Yadav
43743951110.25 In 20234351 Career154417549
Litton Das
c Lalit Yadav b Mukesh Kumar
413410100.00 In 2023410 Career114211934
VR Iyer
c Marsh b Nortje
092000.00 In 20232341915 Career7867336
N Rana
c Mukesh Kumar b Sharma
41171057.14 In 20231541310 Career2335203121
Mandeep Singh
b Patel
12161101109.09 In 20231401 Career170617638
RK Singh
c Lalit Yadav b Patel
6981075.00 In 20231801013 Career4313322
SP Narine
c Warner b Sharma
4661066.66 In 20231311 Career2538250153
AD Russell
not out
38493114122.58 In 20239877 Career5334371429
AS Roy
lbw b Kuldeep Yadav
021000.00 In 2023410 Career410
U Yadav
c & b Nortje
3550060.00 In 20231510 Career192168
CV Varun
run out (sub [YV Dhull]/†Salt)
12860016.66 In 2023100 Career6851
Extras
12 (11w, 1lb)
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Total
10/127 (20 overs, 6.35rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
I Sharma4019251320 In 20232135/12 Career74276
Mukesh Kumar4034191523 In 20235422/30 Career542
A Nortje4020251630 In 20234523/22 Career60350
AR Patel3013241220 In 20234474/21 Career105757
MR Marsh2025013212 In 20233114/25 Career52186
Kuldeep Yadav301525901 In 20236414/14 Career67410
Delhi Capitals innigs
6/128 (19.2 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
DA Warner
lbw b Varun
575841110139.02 In 2023285420 Career6860678233
PP Shaw
b Varun
13221120118.18 In 20234780 Career163520055
MR Marsh
c sub (D Wiese) b Rana
21490022.22 In 2023610 Career2387154112
PD Salt
c & b AS Roy
56310166.66 In 2023510 Career115312834
MK Pandey
c Singh b AS Roy
2134232091.30 In 2023102121 Career3745330106
AR Patel
not out
1937221086.36 In 2023148119 Career12837863
Aman Hakim Khan
b Rana
042000.00 In 20233012 Career3522
Lalit Yadav
not out
42170057.14 In 20234850 Career277237
Extras
7 (11w, 1lb)
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Total
6/128 (19.2 overs, 6.62rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
U Yadav10606310 In 20231354/23 Career136706
K Khejroliya1020015230 In 2023022/33 Career331
AD Russell1012012320 In 2023385/15 Career251959
SP Narine403609760 In 20236465/19 Career3101784
CV Varun4116241420 In 20239525/20 Career68417
AS Roy4019251320 In 20232132/19 Career428
N Rana4017241010 In 20232102/11 Career950

On April 20, 2023, the thrilling clash between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, marking the 28th match of the IPL 2023 season. The event was laden with excitement, showcasing remarkable individual performances and strategic plays that ultimately led to Delhi Capitals securing a hard-fought victory by 4 wickets.

Kolkata Knight Riders, batting first, faced a challenging day at the crease. They managed to post a total of 127 runs after being restricted to 20 overs. The Knight Riders started their innings with Jason Roy as the standout performer, scoring a solid 43 runs off 74 balls, which included 5 fours and 1 six, boasting a strike rate of 110.25. Unfortunately, his partners struggled to find their footing, with Litton Das adding only 4 runs and Venkatesh Iyer falling for a duck. The middle order followed suit, with Nitish Rana (4), Mandeep Singh (12), and Rinku Singh (6) failing to convert their starts. Andre Russell, however, provided some resistance, remaining unbeaten on 38 from 49 deliveries, including 1 four and 4 sixes, at a strike rate of 122.58. In the end, KKR could only muster 127 runs for the loss of 10 wickets.

The Delhi Capitals had a shaky start in their pursuit of the modest target, losing early wickets. Despite the early setbacks, it was David Warner who steadied the ship, scoring a crucial 57 runs off 58 balls with 11 fours, contributing significantly to Delhi's chase. Prithvi Shaw and Mitchell Marsh added 13 and 2 runs, respectively, but the pressure mounted as they lost quick wickets. Pandey and Salt's brief innings added to the tension.

Nonetheless, it was the unyielding spirit of the Delhi Capitals that shone through the day. With the team needing just a handful of runs to clinch victory, it was the late innings contribution that saw them through. With 4 wickets in hand, the Capitals crossed the finish line, finishing at 128 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, clinching the match in 19.2 overs.

Delhi's bowlers delivered exceptional performances, with Ishant Sharma (2/19) and Anrich Nortje (2/20) breathing fire, while Kuldeep Yadav also took 2 wickets, restricting KKR to a sub-par total. The win not only boosted the morale of Delhi Capitals but also reinforced their capability to overcome challenging situations in the tournament.

In summary, the match highlighted the unpredictability of T20 cricket, with each team showcasing their strengths and weaknesses, culminating in a thrilling encounter that left fans at the edge of their seats. The match concluded with Delhi Capitals victorious over Kolkata Knight Riders by 4 wickets, setting the tone for an exhilarating season ahead.


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