Match Overview
The 47th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 took place at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match featured KKR and DC battling it out for supremacy.
Toss and Decision
- DC won the toss and elected to bat first.
- In the first inning, DC posted a total of 153 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
- KKR chased down the target comfortably, scoring 157 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in just 16.3 overs.
Key Performances
- Player of the Match: Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR) was exceptional with the ball, taking 3 crucial wickets for just 16 runs in his 4 overs.
- Top Batsman (KKR): Phil Salt played a blistering knock, scoring 68 runs off 33 balls.
- Top Batsman (DC): Rishabh Pant led from the front, contributing 27 runs in 20 balls.
- Best Bowling Figures (KKR): Venkatesh Iyer bowled brilliantly, conceding only 16 runs in his 4 overs.
- Best Bowling Figures (DC): Axar Patel picked up 2 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs.
Result
- Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious, defeating Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets.
Scorecard Highlights
- Inning 1 (DC Batting):
- Prithvi Shaw: 13 runs (7 balls)
- Rishabh Pant: 27 runs (20 balls)
- Kuldeep Yadav: 35 runs (26 balls)
- Inning 2 (KKR Batting):
- Phil Salt: 68 runs (33 balls)
- Shreyas Iyer: 33 runs (23 balls)
The match was a thrilling contest, with both teams showcasing their skills. KKR’s dominant performance secured them a crucial win, while DC will look to bounce back in their next encounter.
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