DC vs KKR IPL 2020 Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals Beat Kolkata Knight Riders By 18 Runs In Sharjah Thriller
IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Highlights: Delhi Capitals are currently on top of the points table, following their triumph against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 18 runs in the 16th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday. DC posted a total of 228/4 after being sent in to bat. Skipper Shreyas Iyer scored his fastest half-century ever in the tournament, remaining unbeaten on 88*. Iyer's knock comprised of seven boundaries and six sixes. Opener Prithvi Shaw further smashed 66 runs off 41 deliveries, in an innings consisting of four boundaries and as many sixes. The duo enjoyed support from wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant who scored a 17-ball 38. Andre Russell was the pick of the bowlers, picking two wickets while conceding 29 runs. KKR were never really in the chase, losing quick wickets with the match seeming done and dusted at one stage. However, a fine partnership between Eoin Morgan (44) and Rahul Tripathi (36), helped the team stage a comeback. The DC bowling attack led by pacer Anrich Nortje delivered the goods at this stage, with the dismissals of the duo sealing the win. (SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Highlights Between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, straight from Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Delhi Capitals have defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 18 runs. They are back to winning ways, following a defeat against SunRisers Hyderabad in their previous game.
KKR have reached 203/7 at the end of 19 overs. The team needs 26 runs from the final over with Rahul Tripathi the man at the crease. Marcus Stoinis to bowl the final over.
WICKET! Eoin Morgan c Shimron Hetmyer b Anrich Nortje 44 (18)
Eoin Morgan departs for 44, as he swipes a back of length delivery into the hands of Shimron Hetmyer at backward square leg. Kamlesh Nagarkoti is the new man in.
Rahul Tripathi finishes off the over with a six off the final delivery, hitting the ball astutely into the stands. KKR need 54 runs from 18 deliveries.
Rahul Tripathi follows up the two sixes with a boundary, getting the slightly wide ball into the vacant third man region, with the ball hiting the ropes.
Eoin Morgan folows up the boundary with a six, although a lucky one. Ajinkya Rahane failed to control the ball close to the ropes, with the ball going on into the stands.
WICKET! Pat Cummins c Harshal Patel b Anrich Nortje 5 (4)
Pat Cummins departs for 5, as he attempts to carve a back of length delivery over point, miscuing the ball to Harshal Patel at third man. Rahul Tripathi is the new man in.
Pat Cummins gets his first boundary of the innings, following an edge to the left of wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, with the ball going on to hit the ropes.
WICKET! Nitish Rana c Axar Patel b Harshal Patel 58 (35)
Nitish Rana departs for an excellent 58 off 35 deliveries, as he attempts to heave a slower and shorter delivery, with Axar Patel completing a catch off the miscue. Eoin Morgan is the new man in.
Nitish Rana gets his ninth half-century in the IPL with a single, as Marcus Stoinis completes his second over of the innings. KKR have reached 108 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 12 overs.
WICKET! Andre Russell c Anrich Nortje b Kagiso Rabada 13 (8)
Andre Russell departs for 13 runs off 8 deliveries, as he gets a top-edge off a short delivery, with Anrich Nortje completing a fine catch. Dinesh Karthik is the new man in.
WICKET! Shubman Gill c Rishabh Pant b Amit Mishra 28 (22)
Shubman Gill is dismissed for 28 runs off 22 deliveries, as he bowls a slow, tossed up delivery which Gill attempts to smash with great strength, resulting in a top-edge which Rishabh Pant completes a catch off. Andre Russell is the next batsman in.
Nitsin Rana finishes Ravichandran Ashwin's second over of the innings with a boundary off the final delivery, hitting the ball square of the wicket. KKR 72/1 (8 overs). 157 runs needed off 72 deliveries.