IPL 2021, KKR vs DC, Qualifier 2 Highlights: KKR Beat Delhi Capitals In Nail-Biting Finish, Qualify For Final

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have booked a spot in the finals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as they beat Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 2 by 3 wickets on Wednesday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Chasing the target of 136 runs, KKR openers Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill gave a 96-run opening stand. Iyer got to his third fifty of the season while Gill ended up getting 46 runs in the knockout game to guide KKR to a comfortable position in the chase. DC bounced back towards the end with back-to-back wickets and economical bowling. KKR needed 7 runs in the final over where Ravichandran Ashwin bowled first four balls brilliantly and got two wickets but Rahul Tripathi stole the show with his winning six on the fifth ball against the off-spinner. Earlier while bowling first, Varun Chakaravarthy performed with the ball yet again with his two wickets and kept DC batsmen quiet. KKR will face Chennai Super Kings in the finals on Friday to fight for their third IPL trophy. While Delhi Capitals' quest for their maiden IPL trophy is still on even after a brilliant season under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant. KKR had never lost an IPL final, they reached there two times before (2012, 2014) and emerged as winners both times.

IPL 2021 Highlights Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals, Straight From Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah