Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Delhi Capitals Standings
Sunil Narine was key in keeping Kolkata Knight Riders in contention for playoff contention with four wins from 10 games played so far. His contributions included 27 runs scored with bat, 3 wickets taken by bowl and one catch/run out by fielders. With the ongoing kolkata knight riders vs delhi capitals standings shaping the playoff race, KKR are now four victories away from making their playoff mark!
Faf du Plessis reached his half-century in 62 balls with Axar Patel on strike; but, before finishing off his innings, Axar is out attempting to play another big shot!
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | KKR | KKR beat DC by 14 runs. (NDTV Sports) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Apr 29, 2024 | KKR | KKR beat DC by 7 wickets. (Kolkata Knight Riders) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Other three matches: precise margin/venue data not complete in the sources. (myKhel) |
Points table
KKR kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Delhi Capitals in an IPL match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday (April 29). Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy’s disciplined spin bowling restricted Delhi Capitals to 204-9 but with contributions from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh they surged ahead.
DC’s chase began poorly as Abishek Porel was dismissed in the first over. Unfortunately, Faf du Plessis and Axar Patel’s 76-run partnership couldn’t save them as they fell short by 14 runs. With KKR winning this match-up, competition for two remaining spots in the Indian Premier League has become even fiercer.
Match-by-match analysis
Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders’s rivalry is always an exhilarating experience, and this match should be no different. Both teams boast multiple match-winners who promise an electrifying contest filled with big hits and nail-biting moments. DC will look to close the gap in head-to-head records while KKR looks to prove themselves with an outstanding performance.
Kolkata Knight Riders proved too strong for Delhi Capitals on Tuesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium to keep their IPL playoff hopes alive. Batting first, they posted an impressive total of 204 for nine led by youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi and captain Andre Russell; Sunil Narine (3/29) played an instrumental role in keeping Delhi below 200 runs after 20 overs.
DC’s pursuit started off poorly as Abhishek Porel was caught off the first ball. Faf du Plessis and Axar Patel formed a 76-run partnership to keep DC in contention but their efforts weren’t enough to bring victory home. Narine struck twice to derail their momentum, taking out both Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs by hitting two consecutive ball tosses from Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs respectively in 14 overs – the decisive blow came from two Narine strikes by Narine against them which saw them removed along with Tristan Stubbs from DC innings batting line-up by Narine two strikes from Narine’s bowlings.
Narine caught Axar off Dushmantha Chameera (1/46) to leave DC reeling at 88/6 after 13 overs, with Vipraj Nigam scoring an unassailable 38 off 19 to give them hope for survival but in vain, as DC succumbed to their second straight defeat and now sit in seventh place on the table – increasing tension in their race towards qualifying for playoffs with only five points separating all seven teams!
Prediction
Delhi Capitals will look to rebound following their narrow loss against Gujarat Titans in their previous match. They currently rank fifth on the points table and aim to end their losing streak and increase their chances of qualifying for playoffs.
They started off strongly this season, winning five out of six of their games within their first six outings, but have struggled since. A win here would put them back in control; an unexpected loss could prove devastating to their playoff hopes. Starc’s absence won’t help either; as one of their premier scorers and bowlers.
Last season, The Capitals made their inaugural IPL Final and will hope to repeat that success this time around. They boast an experienced side led by Shikhar Dhawan and Kagiso Rabada as well as younger talent such as Avesh Khan and Prabhsimran Singh – however none of their matches against Mumbai Indians this season has resulted in any victory for them.
KKR will be without star batsman Sunil Narine for this match, which could prove costly in terms of both individual and collective performance. Their other big-hitting players must step up to fill his shoes – particularly the middle order players – while Andre Russell – their best player from previous two seasons and integral component of their batting line-up – will also be absent from this encounter.
KKR’s top order has been red-hot this season, led by Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh – two players who each scored over 400 runs this year and lead their respective team’s run-scoring charts. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling has also been impressive with both bowlers contributing.
DC should win this match as they have had better past results against KKR. Check our special offers to bet on this match-up now! For more IPL 2025 coverage head over to our betting zone where you’ll find updated odds, stats & much more!
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