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Kolkata Knight Riders Secure 14-Run Delhi Capitals to Stay in Playoff Race

Sunil Narine's all-round brilliance and a strong team effort keep KKR's postseason hopes alive, while DC face mounting pressure after their second consecutive loss.

Sunil Narine gave KKR an excellent start with the bat and then turned the game on its head in their favour as the defending champions beat Delhi Capitals by 14-run win. 
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Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine celebrates with Ajinkya Rahane
Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel reacts after sustaining an injury during match vs KKR.

Overview

  • KKR posted a competitive 204/9, powered by Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 44, Sunil Narine's quick 27, and a late cameo by Andre Russell.
  • Sunil Narine delivered a match-winning performance, taking 3/29 and running out KL Rahul, effectively derailing DC's chase.
  • Faf du Plessis (62) and Axar Patel (43) kept DC in contention with a 76-run partnership, but Narine's key breakthroughs proved decisive.
  • Mitchell Starc's 3/43, including a near-hattrick in the final over, added drama but couldn't prevent KKR's win.
  • KKR climb to nine points, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive, while DC remain fourth with 12 points and face increased pressure in their remaining fixtures.