DC vs KKR: Weblog | Scorecard
Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer (Participant of the Match):“It’s actually troublesome to defend right here. It has been such an incredible match, particularly in Sharjah. It’s all the time a thrill to play at this floor, the final time I performed right here was within the under-19s. Successful the match was the icing on the cake. It was actually obligatory for me to take time at first which I did within the earlier video games as nicely. It was the appropriate time for me to tackle the bowlers after which rotate strike as nicely after that. Fortunately it labored out for me. I do know the exhausting work and the good work I’ve put in by way of my gymnasium periods, so I would not say I’m a really gifted participant. Actually satisfield with the best way everybody stepped up. Unlucky to lose Mishra within the center when he was spinning the ball very well. Something might occur, it’s a humorous sport is T20s and particularly right here in Sharjah. We actually have a very good platform and now we have to be insatiable with our work ethics and maintain getting higher sport after sport.”
Delhi Capitals pacer Anrich Nortje:“There was a bit little bit of dew. Myself and KG tried to get a number of to undergo. We did it at first. It bought a bit bit powerful in the long run, the ball was approaching properly. Proud the blokes pulled it by way of. We had completely different plans, attempt to change it up, not go along with the identical factor again and again. Fortunately we bought him out. Some balls grip, one gripped and we bought the wicket. It is nice bowling with him (Rabada), actually loved it. Good to be in the identical workforce with him.”
KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik after the match: “The best way the boys batted is one thing I’m actually happy with, we stored combating until the top which is the character of our workforce. Actually proud of the trouble we put in immediately. Perhaps in between 10-13 we did not get many boundaries, we misplaced a few wickets as nicely which units you again in such run chases. To be sincere, a pair extra sixes and we might have crossed the road, we would not be speaking in regards to the lengths. I assumed it was a tough wicket to bowl on and the bowlers did a wonderful job, perhaps 10 runs too many but it surely’s okay. We belief him and imagine he’s the very best within the enterprise, we wish to give him sufficient time to create an affect on the sport and that is one thing we wish to encourage. I have not thought of it (making the change on the high) however perhaps after this sport I’ll sit down with the teaching employees.. We nonetheless imagine in Narine and every time he will get going he will get us off to an awesome begin.”
That is it! Delhi Capitals (228/4) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (210/8) by 18 runs to leap to high within the standings.

20 overs: KKR 210/8, lose by 18 runs
Simply 7 runs off Marcus Stoinis’ last over. The truth is, Kolkata managed to attain simply 12 within the last two overs and completed quick by 18 runs. Third win for Delhi within the match.
19.2 overs: OUT! Marcus Stoinis cleans up Rahul Tripathi for 36. KKR 207/8
BOWLED. Tripathi’s 16-ball cameo got here to an finish, and with it the hopes of Kolkata.
* Marcus Stoinis to bowl the ultimate over for DC
19 overs: KKR 203/7, want 26 off 6 balls
What an over from Anrich Nortje – a giant wicket and simply 5 runs from it. Nortje’s last figures: 4-0-33-3
18.Three overs: OUT! Anrich Nortje removes ‘harmful’ Eoin Morgan (44). KKR 200/7
Huge breakthrough for Delhi. Morgan was taking the sport away from them. Third wicket for Nortje. Morgan hit 5 sixes and a 4 throughout his 18-ball 44 blitzkreig.
18 overs: KKR 198/6, want 31 off 12 balls
23 RUNS! 6, 6, 6, 1, 0, 4 – Kagiso Rabada leaked 23 runs within the over as he completed off his spell with figures of 1 for 51 in Four overs. Morgan smacked three successive sixes and Tripathi ended it with a straight 4. The chase is really on!
17.Three overs: BOOM! 6, 6, 6 – Eoin Morgan (42* off 15) smacks Kagiso Rabada for 3 successive sixes – a top-edge over superb leg, adopted by over sq. leg and the third over deep sq. leg. WOW! KKR 193/6
17 overs: KKR 175/6, want 54 off 18 balls
24 RUNS! Wd, 1, 6, 6, 4, 0, 6 – Rahul Tripathi (26*) clobbered Marcus Stoinis for 24 runs, hitting three sixes and a 4 within the over. The chase is on!
16.2 overs: BOOM! 6, 6 – Rahul Tripathi (16*) joins the celebration, smacks Marcus Stoinis for back-to-back sixes. KKR 165/6
16 overs: KKR 151/6, want 78 off 24 balls
14 runs off Kagiso Rabada’s over as Eoin Morgan (23*) hit a 4 and a six in consecutive balls in it. Robust ask, however Kolkata are within the hunt until Morgan is there.
15.Three overs: SIX! Eoin Morgan (21*) smacks Kagiso Rabada over deep midwicket for his second most. The ball goes by way of the arms of a leaping Ajinkya Rahane on the boundary ropes. KKR 148/6
15 overs: KKR 137/6, want 92 off 30 balls
Glorious finish to Harshal Patel’s spell because the pacer bowled a dot off his final supply which was a free-hit to Eoin Morgan (11*). Patel’s last figures: 4-0-34-2
14 overs: KKR 131/6, want 98 off 36 balls
A wicket and 13 runs off Anrich Nortje’s over. Kolkata’s hopes now relaxation on this last batting duo – Eoin Morgan and Rahul Tripathi.
13.Four overs: SIX! Eoin Morgan (6*) opens his account with a first-ball six as he smacks Anrich Nortje flat over deep sq. leg. KKR 128/6
13.Three overs: OUT! Anrich Nortje dismisses Pat Cummins (5). KKR 122/6
One other Kolkata wicket fell in fast time. They’re six down and are in serious trouble of their run chase. Second wicket for Nortje.
Time-Out!
13 overs: KKR 118/5
Double-wicket over from Harshal Patel. 10 runs from it too.
12.5 overs: OUT! Two in two for Harshal Patel, removes Dinesh Karthik (6). KKR 117/5
Two wickets in two balls for Harshal Patel as he despatched Kolkata skipper again to the pavilion. This time Karthik top-edged it and Dhawan took a very good diving catch at mid-on. Kolkata in serious trouble now.
12.Four overs: OUT! Harshal Patel dismisses Nitish Rana (58). KKR 117/4
BIG WICKET! After hitting a six over long-on, Rana went for an additional one however miscued it and his top-edge was caught by substitute fielder Axar Patel at midwicket boundary. Rana hit 4 sixes and an equal variety of fours throughout his 35-ball 58 knock.
12 overs: KKR 108/3, want 121 off 48 balls
Tidy over from Marcus Stoinis, gave away simply Eight runs in it together with a 4 hit by Nitish Rana (50*).
* FIFTY for Nitish Rana off 32 balls. KKR 107/Three in 11.5 overs
Rana hit three sixes and 4 fours to succeed in the landmark.
11 overs: KKR 100/3
Good over at this stage from Harshal Patel, no boundaries and simply six runs off it.
10 overs: KKR 94/3, want 135 off 60 balls
Profitable over for Kagiso Rabada, a giant wicket and 10 runs from it.
9.5 overs: OUT! Kagiso Rabada strikes to dismiss Andre Russell (13). KKR 94/3
BIG WICKET! Quickly after hitting a six, Russell went for an additional one and top-edged it. Nortje ran in from third man to take the catch. Rabada was hit for a 4 and a six within the over by Russell, however the pacer had the final giggle.
9.Four overs: SIX! Now Andre Russell (13*) joins the celebration, smacks Kagiso Rabada straight over the pacer’s head for a most. KKR 94/2
9 overs: KKR 84/2
Profitable over from Amit Mishra, however he conceded 12 runs in it too. The asking charge for KKR is now above 13 runs per over.
8.Four overs: SIX! Nitish Rana (41*) smacks Amit Mishra’s free-hit supply straight over the bowler for a most. KKR 82/2
Time-Out!
8.1 overs: OUT! Amit Mishra removes Shubman Gill (28). KKR 72/2
Gill misjudged the slog-sweep and it discovered his top-edge which went excessive up within the sky, solely to fall into the gloves of Rishabh Pant. Good knock from Gill, hitting a six and two fours throughout his 22-ball 28 because the opener added a helpful 64 runs for the second wicket with Nitish Rana.
Eight overs: KKR 72/1
One other costly over from Ravi Ashwin as Nitish Rana (34*) ended it with a 4. 11 runs off it.
7 overs: KKR 61/1, want 168 off 78 balls
Good begin from the veteran spinner Amit Mishra, gave away simply two singles in it.
* One other bowling change: Amit Mishra comes into the assault
6 overs: KKR 59/1
Finish of Powerplay! Nitish Rana (27*) hit back-to-back fours as Harshal Patel gave away 12 runs in his first over. Rana alson placed on a fifty-run partnership for the second wicket with Shubman Gill (24*).
* 50 comes up for KKR in 5.2 overs – 53/1
* Change at each ends: Harshal Patel comes into the assault
5 overs: KKR 47/1
Good begin from Marcus Stoinis, conceded simply Eight runs in it together with a 4 hit by Shubman Gill (21*).
* Bowling change: Marcus Stoinis comes into the assault.
Four overs: KKR 39/1
Good restoration from Anrich Nortje as he completed off with two dot balls. However Gill and Rana have scored 12 runs from it.
3.Four overs: SIX! Shubman Gill (15*) smacks Anrich Nortje over deep sq. leg for his first most. KKR 39/1
Three overs: KKR 27/1
Massive over for Kolkata as Nitish Rana (16*) smacked Ravi Ashwin for 2 sixes in it. The spinner leaked 15 runs in his first over.
2.2 overs: SIX! Nitish Rana (9*) smacks Ashwin over deep sq. leg for a six. KKR 19/1
* Bowling change: Ravi Ashwin comes into assault.
2 overs: KKR 12/1
Good begin from Anrich Nortje – a wicket and eight runs from it together with Four byes.
1.2 overs: OUT! Anrich Nortje cleans up Sunil Narine for 3. KKR 8/1
Narine’s horrible run with the bat continues.
* Anrich Nortje will share the brand new ball with Kagiso Rabada
1 over: KKR 4/0
Good, tidy begin from Kagiso Rabada, simply 4 runs off it.
Welcome Again! Shubman Gill and Sunil Narine to begin the KKR run chase. Kagiso Rabada with the ball for DC.
Shreyas Iyer (88* off 38 balls; 6x6s & 7x4s):“Reduction getting this knock. Getting a number of begins within the earlier sport, I wished to transform this one. Undoubtedly over par on this wicket, however cannot be glad. Realized which you can’t maintain bowling one line and size. Should be according to variations. Wicket will get slower and slower now. Simply wished an preliminary begin which I largely get. After which wished to isolate. Hopefully I maintain the momentum going. Fielders should put in a whole lot of effort and save twos. Something that is mistimed goes over the boundary line. Should be constant within the discipline.”
* DC set 229-run goal for KKR
Despatched in to bat, Delhi Capitals scored an imposing 228 for 4 in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match in Sharjah on Saturday. Skipper Shreyas Iyer top-scored for the Capitals with an unbeaten 88 whereas Prithvi Shaw made 66. Andre Russell was the decide of the bowlers for KKR with figures of two/29 from his 4 overs.
20 overs: DC 228/4
Good end from Andre Russell – a wicket and seven runs off the ultimate over. Russell’s last figures: 4-0-29-2
19.1 overs: OUT! Andre Russell dismisses Marcus Stoinis (1). DC 221/4
Stoinis hit it straight to Varun Chakravarthy at quick superb leg.
19 overs: DC 221/3
4, 2, 6, 1, 1, 6 – Shreyas Iyer (88*) scored 20 off Varun Chakravarthy’s over as he smacked two sixes and a 4 in it. The query now’s – will Iyer rating 100 tonight?
18 overs: DC 201/3
Andre Russell ended his over with a wicket adopted by a dot ball, however nonetheless leaked 15 runs in it.
17.5 overs: OUT! Andre Russell dismisses Rishabh Pant (38). DC 201/3
After hitting a six and two fours in successive deliveries, Pant was caught by Shivam Mavi at long-on. An excellent cameo from Pant as he hit a six and 5 fours throughout his 17-ball 38 innings.
17.2 overs: SIX! It is raining sixes in Sharjah. Rishabh Pant (30*) joins the celebration and smacks Andre Russell over deep mid-wicket for his first most. DC 193/2
17 overs: DC 186/2
6, 1, 1, 4, 4, 1 – Skipper Shreyas Iyer (68* off 32) main the run cost entrance for Delhi. He began Pat Cummins over and added two back-to-back fours too because the pacer leaked 17 runs and completed his spell with the figures of Zero for 49 in Four overs. Robust evening for the Aussie.
16.1 overs: SIX! Shreyas Iyer (58*) smacks Pat Cummins over midwicket for his fourth most. DC 175/2
16 overs: DC 169/2
4, 1, 4, 1, 4, 4 – Massive over for Delhi as Rishabh Pant (23*) ended the Shivam Mavi over with back-to-back fours because the pacer leaked 18 runs in it. Delhi are on the transfer for an enormous complete.
* FIFTY for Shreyas Iyer off 26 balls, his 14th in IPL. DC 160/2
That is Iyer’s quickest fifty in IPL and he hit three sixes and 4 fours to succeed in the landmark.
15 overs: DC 151/2
Respectable over from Kamlesh Nagarkoti, simply 9 runs off it which included two wides.
14 overs: DC 142/2
Shreyas Iyer (43*) ended the Pat Cummins over with a 4 to attain 11 off it. Cummins was doing good by not leaking a boundary until the final ball. Delhi undoubtedly is sweet for 200 plus, if there isn’t any horrible collapse within the close to future.
Time-Out!
13 overs: DC 131/2
A wicket and 10 runs from Kamlesh Nagarkoti’s second over. And the platform is ready for Delhi to launch a last assault on the KKR bowlers within the subsequent seven overs.
12.Four overs: OUT! Kamlesh Nagarkoti strikes to dismiss Prithvi Shaw (66). DC 129/2
BIG WICKET! Nagarkoti offered KKR an enormous breakthrough as Shaw was wanting in damaging mode tonight. Shaw began the over together with his fourth six, hitting the pacer over deep midwicket. However the younger pacer had the final giggle because the Delhi opener managed solely the toe-end of his bat whereas making an attempt for an additional massive hit and Shubman Gill took a very good catch at long-on. Shaw hit 4 sixes and 4 fours throughout his quick-fire 41-ball 66 innings.
12 overs: DC 121/1
Again-to-back 16 runs overs for Delhi. Prithvi Shaw (59*) hit a 4 off the second supply within the Varun Chakravarthy’s over earlier than Shreyas Iyer (36*) smacked a six and a 4 in three balls. Delhi marching in the direction of a giant complete in Sharjah.
11.Four overs: SIX! Shreyas Iyer (32*) smacks Varun Chakravarthy over long-on for his third most. DC 117/1
11 overs: DC 105/1
Shreyas Iyer (25*) and Prithvi Shaw (54*) hit a six every off Kamlesh Nagarkoti within the over because the younger pacer conceded 16 runs in his first over.
* FIFTY for Prithvi Shaw (53*) off 35 balls, his sixth in IPL. DC 97/1
Shaw introduced up his fifty with a giant six over long-on off Kamlesh Nagarkoti. Shaw hit three sixes and an equal variety of fours to succeed in the landmark. CLASS ACT!
Bowling change: Kamlesh Nagarkoti comes into the assault
10 overs: DC 89/1 on the half-way mark
A six and 5 singles – Sunil Narine conceded 11 runs in his second over. Costly spell to date for the West Indies spinner – Zero for 26 in 2 overs.
9.2 overs: SIX! Shreyas Iyer (15*) joins the six-hitting celebration, smacks Sunil Narine over midwicket for his first most. DC 85/1
9 overs: DC 78/1
Good stuff from Andre Russell as he gave away simply three singles within the over. Good spell with the ball for Russell as he has to date gave away simply 7 singles in two overs.
Time-Out!
Eight overs: DC 75/1
Delhi skipper Shreyas Iyer (8*) ended Shivam Mavi over together with his first boundary of the match – a 4 by way of the hole between the bowler and the mid-off fielder. The pacer leaked 14 runs within the over, which included a six hit by Prithvi Shaw (41*).
7.Four overs: SIX! Prithvi Shaw (40*) smacks Shivam Mavi over further cowl for his second most. Stylish inside-out shot from the right-hander. DC 70/1
7 overs: DC 61/1
Good begin from Andre Russell with the ball, gave away simply 4 singles in his first over.
* One other bowling change: Andre Russell comes into the assault
6 overs: DC 57/1
Finish of Powerplay! One other good over from Varun Chakravarthy – a wicket and 6 runs from it.
5.5 overs: OUT! Varun Chakravarthy removes Shikhar Dhawan (26). DC 56/1
Massive Breakthrough! Dhawan was in his ingredient tonight. This time he top-edged one and it went straight up within the sky. And it took a very good catch from Eoin Morgan to ship again the Delhi opener. Dhawan hit a few sixes and two fours in his 16-ball knock.
5 overs: DC 51/0
Sunil Narine conceded 15 runs in his first over, which included two massive sixes hit by Shikhar Dhawan.
* 50 comes up for DC in 4.Four overs – 50/0
4.Three overs: BOOM! 6, 6 – Shikhar Dhawan (25*) smacks back-to-back sixes off Sunil Narine over sq. leg. DC 49/0
* Bowling change from each ends: Sunil Narine comes into the assault
Four overs: DC 36/0
Regardless of of a 4 hit by Shikhar Dhawan (13*), Varun Chakravarthy began his spell with an honest over because the spinner gave away simply 7 runs in it.
* Bowling change: Spinner Varun Chakravarthy comes into the assault
Three overs: DC 29/0
A 4 and a six in consecutive balls and Pat Cummins leaked 13 in his second over. Good begin for DC.
2.5 overs: SIX! After hitting a 4 over midwicket within the earlier supply, Prithvi Shaw (20*) smacks Pat Cummins over the identical space for the primary most of the match. Terrific begin from the Delhi opener. DC 28/0
2 overs: DC 16/0
Again-to-back Eight runs overs for DC. This time Dhawan hit a 4 off Mavi within the over.
1.1 overs: FOUR! Shikhar Dhawan (6*) opens his boundary depend with a lower over quick third man off Shivam Mavi. DC 12/0
* Younger Shivam Mavi will share the brand new ball with Pat Cummins
1 over: DC 8/0
Assured begin from DC openers, particularly Prithvi Shaw (6) as Pat Cummins conceded Eight within the first over.
0.Four overs:FOUR! Prithvi Shaw (5*) hits it straight to long-on for the primary boundary of the competition, off Pat Cummins. DC 6/0
Right here we go…Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan to begin the DC innings. Pat Cummins with the ball for KKR.
Taking part in XIs:
Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rishabh Pant (w), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Amit Mishra, Harshal Patel
Kolkata Knight Riders: Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (w/c), Eoin Morgan, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi, Rahul Tripathi, Varun Chakravarthy
TOSS | Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik wins the toss, opts to bowl in opposition to Delhi Capitals.
Captains on the toss:
Shreyas Iyer:“Would’ve additionally appeared to bowl contemplating the dew. Wicket seems to be superb. Comfortable to bat as nicely. Have talked about it. Have gotten sluggish begins in the previous couple of video games. Necessary we do not lose wickets in pp. Have batsmen who can come within the later half and canopy up. Ashwin in for Axar. Harshal in for Ishant. They’ve left-handers. Harshal offers batting down the order.”
Dinesh Karthik:“Going to bowl first. Perhaps a bit bit to do with the dew. Each video games to date have gone with the bowling workforce. We’re on the appropriate path. As an alternative of Kuldeep, now we have Rahul Tripathi. Wished so as to add depth to our batting. That is like each Indian floor we play on. Nothing new.”

Pitch Report:
“It’s the most superb pitch. It’s completely stunning; a batsman’s paradise. It’ll be key for the quick bowling to get it proper on the finish. They have to get their yorkers proper. The usual of bowling hasn’t been the usual you’ll count on. With the dew issue right here, will probably be very troublesome to defend.” – Kevin Pietersen and Michael Slater
Hiya and welcome to the dwell protection of Match 16 of the Indian Premier League 2020 between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in Sharjah.
“Coming off an unfortunate loss, we simply weren’t at our greatest for that sport in opposition to the Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, there is no panicking by any means” – Delhi Capitals bowling coach Ryan Harris
Pre-match talks…

STATS THAT MATTER
* Andre Russell has dismissed Shreyas Iyer 4 instances in 48 balls in IPL
* In IPL 2020, Sharjah has seen the very best run-rate within the demise overs (13.74)
* Kagiso Rabada has picked up two wickets or extra in every of his final ten IPL matches, and has a mean of 9.64 in demise overs.



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