Shikhar Dhawan scored his best-ever IPL score of 97* and was helped on with a cameo by Rishabh Pant (46) as Delhi Capitals scored 180/3 to chase down the target against Kolkata Knight Riders with seven wickets to spare at the Eden Gardens on Friday. In the chase, Dhawan and Shaw (14) gave the visitors a decent start before the latter was sent back. However, following the dismissal, Dhawan rode his luck to continue the flow of runs from the other end and was later joined by Pant to pile on misery on the hosts. Pant, narrowly missed out on his half-century but his century stand with Dhawan made sure DC cross the line with ease. Colin Ingram (14*) played the winning shot of the match with a maximum chased down the target in the 19th over. Earlier, Shubman Gill (65) and Andre Russell (45) played brilliant individual knocks to help Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) post a challenging total of 178/7 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals. Put in to bat, Ishant Sharma got rid of debutant Joe Denly (0) in the first over and restricted the hosts to a slow start. Shubman Gill, promoted to open for KKR, made the most of his opportunity to notch up his second IPL half-century. His 39-ball knock was laced with seven boundaries and two hits over the fence. Robin Uthappa (28) played an important cameo to help KKR ease the run flow. Andre Russell (45 off 21 balls) fired once again for the hosts but missed out on a half-century. For Delhi Capitals, their overseas pacers Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada and Keemo Paul picked two wickets each.  (SCORECARD)Â
IPL 2019 Highlights Between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals, straight from Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets. Shikhar Dhawan 97* misses out his maiden IPL century as Ingram takes charge and dispatches the delivery from Piyush Chawla for a maximum.
Rishabh Pant goes a bit squarer to hit Piyush Chawla for four runs, 12 runs from the over. KKR need to find a breakthrough, the match is looking to slip away from them otherwise.
No stopping Shikhar Dhawan, he is punishing every lose delivery coming his way, eases this time through the covers off the delivery from Lockie Ferguson for four runs.
What a brilliant knock from the southpaw here, he did ride on his luck, but made the most of the missed opportunities from the KKR fielders. Can he go on to win the game for DC?
Shreyas Iyer plays a poor shot, nudges the delivery towards the leg side by Andre Russell, to hand an easy catch behind the stumps to Dinesh Karthik. Delhi Capitals 57 for two in 5.4 overs.
Brilliant shot from Shreyas Iyer after two dot ball off Lockie Ferguson, he will get off the mark with that boundary. Delhi Capitals reach the 50-run mark in the 5th over.
Poor effort from Prasidh Krishna, the ball goes through his arms for four runs of Dhawan's blade. Andre Russell clearly not happy about it, Dhawan riding his luck here.
Dinesh Karthik dives to his right to complete the catch behind the stumps, Prithvi Shaw thick-edged it, beautiful delivery from Prasidh Krishna. Delhi Capitals 32 for one in 3 overs.
Dinesh Karthik thinks Shikhar Dhawn has got a snick, umpire has soft signaled it for a not out. Review taken by KKR. Prasidh Krishna doesn't looks convinced though.... decision pending. NOT OUT given! Unlucky for KKR?
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