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Sunil Narine's All-Round Brilliance Keeps KKR's Playoff Hopes Alive

The veteran spinner's three-wicket haul, quickfire 27, and key run-out led Kolkata Knight Riders to a vital 14-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.

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Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine (R) celebrates with wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz (C) after taking the wicket of Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders - Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India - April 29, 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine in action REUTERS/Mihir Singh

Overview

  • Sunil Narine, serving as stand-in captain, delivered a match-winning performance with 3-29, including a pivotal double strike in the 14th over.
  • Narine's all-round contributions included a 27-run blitz off 16 balls and a direct-hit run-out of KL Rahul, earning him Player of the Match honors.
  • KKR posted 204/9, bolstered by Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 44 and Rinku Singh's 36, before their bowlers stifled DC's chase at 190/9.
  • The victory moved KKR to seventh in the standings with four wins from nine matches, keeping them in contention for the playoffs.
  • Narine also equaled the record for most T20 wickets for a single franchise, reaching 208 scalps for KKR, showcasing his enduring impact.