In the 16th match of IPL 2024 played between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in Visakhapatnam, KKR secured a commanding victory over Delhi by a margin of 106 runs, completing a hat-trick of wins.
KKR, batting first, posted a formidable total of 272 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. This total marked the second-highest score in IPL history. Chasing this mammoth target, Delhi could only manage to score 166 runs before getting all out in 17.2 overs. Pant and Stubs played half-century innings for the team. Meanwhile, KKR’s bowlers wreaked havoc on Delhi’s batting lineup, with Arora and Chakravarthy taking 3 wickets each.
Delhi Capitals were set a target of 273 runs. However, the team got off to a poor start, losing 4 wickets for just 33 runs. Despite efforts from Pant and Stubs, Delhi succumbed to KKR’s bowling attack. Warner, Shaw, Marsh, Porel, Pant, Stubs, and others contributed with the bat, but it was not enough to chase down the target.
KKR’s bowlers, led by Arora and Chakravarthy, restricted Delhi’s batting lineup effectively. Overall, it was a dominant performance by KKR, securing their fourth win in IPL 2024 and maintaining their winning streak.
KKR’s Innings Highlights
- KKR posted a massive total of 272 runs, with Narayan playing a crucial innings of 85 runs.
- Salt, Raghuvanshi, Russell, Singh, Aiyar, and others contributed with significant runs.
Delhi’s Innings Highlights
- Delhi Capitals could only manage to score 166 runs in their chase of 273 runs.
- Pant and Stubs played notable innings, but Delhi’s batting collapsed under KKR’s bowling attack.
With this victory, KKR continues its strong performance in IPL 2024, while Delhi Capitals face another defeat, winning just one out of four matches played so far in the tournament.