Sunil Narine’s All-Round Brilliance Powers KKR to Victory Over DC
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a thrilling 14-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 48th match of IPL 2025 held at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. KKR posted a competitive total of 204/9 in their 20 overs, powered by Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s steady 44 and valuable contributions from Rinku Singh and Andre Russell. Despite a shaky start, KKR’s middle order ensured a strong finish to set a challenging target for DC.
Chasing 205, Delhi Capitals looked promising with Faf du Plessis scoring a fluent 62 and Axar Patel contributing a quick 43. The duo stitched a crucial 76-run partnership that kept DC in the hunt. However, the game-changing moment came from KKR’s spin wizard Sunil Narine, who took three vital wickets in quick succession, including Axar Patel, Faf du Plessis, and Tristan Stubbs, disrupting DC’s momentum.
Despite a late surge by young batter Vipraj Nigam, who scored a brisk 38 off 19 balls, Delhi fell short at 190/9. Narine’s all-round brilliance with both bat and ball was pivotal in KKR’s win, helping them break a three-match losing streak and keep their playoff hopes alive. DC, meanwhile, suffered their second consecutive defeat and remain fourth in the points table with 12 points from 10 matches.
This victory was crucial for KKR as they climbed to seven wins and nine points, while Delhi Capitals face mounting pressure in the tight race for the playoffs.