IPL 2021 DC vs KKR Highlights: Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets

Apr 29, 2021, 23:29:49 IST

DC vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2021 Match 25 Updates: Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals beat Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets at Narendra Modi cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. Follow the IPL 2021, DC vs KKR live updates here.

IPL 2021 DC vs KKR Highlights

DC vs KKR, IPL 2021 Highlights: Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League 2021 match no. 25 on Thursday. Asked to bat first, Kolkata Knight Riders made 154 for six against the in-form team from Delhi. Opener Shubman Gill top-scored with a 38-ball 43 but KKR slipped to 82 for five before Russell smashed 45 off 27 balls to take them past the 150-mark at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In reply, DC chased down the target in 16.3 overs. Opener Prithvi Shaw blazed away to 82 off only 41 balls while sharing 132 runs for the first wicket with Shikhar Dhawan (46)....Read More

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Apr 29, 2021, 23:09:27 IST

DC vs KKR: Delhi Capitals win

Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets

Apr 29, 2021, 22:45:32 IST

Pat Cummins gets Rishabh Pant

WICKET! Third wicket to Pat Cummins. Rishabh Pant looked to end the chase in style but fell short to clear the boundary. Shivam Mavi takes a sitter at long-on.

DC: 150/3 after 15.5 overs

Apr 29, 2021, 22:41:09 IST

IPL 2021 DC vs KKR: Prithvi Shaw departs for 82

WICKET! Pat Cummins gets his second wicket. Prithvi Shaw holes it out to Nitish Rana at backward point. DC: 146/2 after 15.2 overs.

Apr 29, 2021, 22:36:17 IST

Prasidh Krishna to Pant: FOUR, SIX

DC skipper seems to finish the chase pretty quickly. He slams a boundary through midwicket and then splices a pull as DC need 9 to win, off 30 balls.

Apr 29, 2021, 22:32:38 IST

DC vs KKR: Pat Cummins strikes

WICKET! Pat Cummins provides the breakthrough, but it's too late now. The damage has been done already. Dhawan looks for the flick but misses a low full-toss and trapped in front. DC: 132/1 after 13.5 overs

Apr 29, 2021, 22:27:56 IST

Cummins to Dhawan - SIX

Short ball from Pat Cummins. Dhawan shuffles across and pulls it over square leg or a flat six.

Apr 29, 2021, 22:21:33 IST

IPL 2021 live score: Narine to Shaw - SIX

SIX! Beautiful shot by Prithvi Shaw. Half-tracker from Narine and the DC opener pulls it over the square leg boundary for a maximum.

Apr 29, 2021, 22:19:25 IST

Chakravarthy to Dhawan - FOUR

FOUR! Chopped away. Length ball from Varun Chakravarthy and Dhawan cuts it through the gap between backward point and short third man.

Apr 29, 2021, 22:15:59 IST

100-up for Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals are unfazed in the chase as Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan puts a century partnership for the opening wicket. DC: 104/0 after 11 overs.

Apr 29, 2021, 22:11:36 IST

DC vs KKR: Prithvi hits a six

SIX! Prithvi Shaw moves down the line and lofts it down the ground. The balls passes through Shubman Gill's hands and lands in that side of the rope.

Apr 29, 2021, 22:06:49 IST

Fastest fifty in IPL 2021

P Shaw -18 balls vs KKR, Ahmedabad, 19 Apr 2021

D Hooda- 20 balls vs RR, Mumbai ,12 Apr 2021

A Russell- 21 balls vs CSK, Mumbai ,21 Apr 2021

P Cummins- 23 balls vs CSK, Mumbai ,21 Apr 2021

S Hetmyer- 23 balls vs RCB, Ahmedabad, 27 Apr 2021.

Apr 29, 2021, 22:03:22 IST

DC vs KKR Live Score: Fifty for Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw brings up a half-century off just 18 balls. This is also joint 2nd fastest by a DC batsman in IPL.

Apr 29, 2021, 22:00:08 IST

Most expensive first overs in IPL

27 Abu Nechim (MI) vs RCB, Chennai, 2011

26 Harbhajan (MI) vs KKR, Kolkata, 2013

25 Shivam Mavi (KKR) v DC, Ahmedabad, 2021

Apr 29, 2021, 21:56:15 IST

Highest powerplay scores in IPL 2021

67/0: DC vs KKR Ahmedabad*

65/0: DC vs CSK Mumbai

65/2: RCB vs CSK Mumbai

62/1: DC vs PBKS Mumbai

Apr 29, 2021, 21:49:14 IST

Prasidh to Prithvi Shaw - FOUR

FOUR! Good length delivery and Shaw slices it between short third man and backward point for a boundary.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:44:58 IST

IPL 2021 DC vs KKR: Narine to Shaw - SIX, FOUR

Prithvi Shaw carries on with his insane stroke play and now, he goes after Sunil Narine with back-to-back massive hits. A six over extra cover and then a boundary over covers. DC: 57/0 after 4 overs.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:40:41 IST

Prasidh to Dhawan: FOUR

FOUR! Shikhar Dhawan joins the party and welcomes Prasidh Krishna with his signature cover drive. Wide half-volley and Dhawan leans drives it through extra cover.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:37:24 IST

DC vs KKR: Stats Alert!

Prithvi Shaw becomes 2nd batsman to smash six fours in an over. Ajinkya Rahane had smashed 6 fours in an over for Rajasthan Royals vs RCB in 2012.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:36:12 IST

Six boundaries off the first over

Six boundaries off all the six balls from Prithvi Shaw - that's how Delhi Capitals begin the chase of 154 against KKR. A very expensive over Shivam Mavi, DC: 25/0 after 1 over.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:28:24 IST

Shivam Mavi to Prithvi Shaw - 4, 4, 4, 4

Prithvi Shaw provides a flying start to DC in the 155-run chase with four boundaries in a row. Shivam Mavi is scratching his head and thinking what to do.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:26:19 IST

Shaw goes off the mark in style

FOUR! A beautiful lofted straight drive from Prithvi Shaw to go off the mark. He follows it up another one over mid-wicket. Rollicking start for DC.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:24:22 IST

DC vs KKR: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan are out for the chase

Delhi Capitals openers Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan are out to begin the 155-run chase. Shivam Mavi begins the attack for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:19:56 IST

'I consider myself a batting all-rounder': Lalit Yadav

"I consider myself a batting all-rounder. My first priority is batting, and then bowling, but I like fielding as well. The ball was sticking into the pitch somewhat, it was gripping. We need a good start to chase down this total," said Lalit Yadav during the innings break.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:13:25 IST

Andre Russell in this innings

First 18 balls: 16 runs

Last 9 balls: 29

Apr 29, 2021, 21:10:20 IST

DC vs KKR: End of KKR ininngs

Andre Russell smashed a big six off the final ball as Kolkata Knight Riders post 154/6 in their 20-over quota. Delhi Capitals need 155 to win.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:06:49 IST

Live Score IPL 2021: Cummins gets a boundary

FOUR! A boundary for KKR in the final over. Avesh goes wrong with the Yorker again and Cummins thrashes it past extra cover.

Apr 29, 2021, 21:05:05 IST

Rabada to Russell: SIX, SIX!

Andre Russell begins the juggernaut on his birthday. Back to back mighty maximums - one over long-on and the next one over cow corner - to finish the 19th over. KKR: 141/6

Apr 29, 2021, 21:00:01 IST

Russell gets a boundary

FOUR! A much-needed one from Andre Russell. Avesh misses out on the Yorker and gives it on the slot. Russell slams it through extra-cover to get a cracking boundary.

Apr 29, 2021, 20:55:22 IST

DC vs KKR Live Score: Axar removes Karthik

WICKET! Axar Patel strikes again to trap Dinesh Karthik in front for 14, The former KKR skipper revies it but the ball tracking shows three reds. More trouble for the Knight Riders. KKR: 109/6 in 16.2 overs

Apr 29, 2021, 20:51:52 IST

Axar to Karthik: FOUR!

FOUR! Dinesh Karthik shifts the gear now. Fuller delivery from Axar Patel and Karthik slog sweeps through midwicket for a boundary.

Apr 29, 2021, 20:46:48 IST

IPL 2021 Live Score: Russell slams a SIX

A mighty shot from the birthday boy, Andre Russell. Slower delivery, on the slot and the big man muscles it over the midwicket boundary for a maximum. 100-up for KKR

Apr 29, 2021, 20:44:42 IST

Axar Patel to Karthik: SIX!

First six from Dinesh Karthik. A bit wide of off from Axar Patel and Karthik log-sweeps beautifully over midwicket for a maximum.

Apr 29, 2021, 20:38:03 IST

DC vs KKR: Stats Alert!

Steve Smith takes his 50th catch in IPL. He becomes the 15th fielder to take 50 catches in the league.

Apr 29, 2021, 20:35:19 IST

Avesh Khan gets Shubman Gill

WICKET! More trouble for Kolkata Knight Riders. Slower cutter from Avesh Khan and Gill looks to play another big shot but holes out to Smith at long-on. KKR: 82/5 after 12.6 overs

Apr 29, 2021, 20:28:03 IST

Lalit Yadav gets two wickets in three balls

Both Morgan and Narine dismissed for a duck

2nd duck for both the batsmen in IPL 2021

Apr 29, 2021, 20:26:23 IST

DC vs KKR Live Updates: Lalit Yadav's gets Morgan, Narine

What an over from Lalit Yadav to put Delhi Capitals on top. Steve Smith took a brilliant catch at long-off to get rid of Eoin Morgan (0). And then Yadav knocks over Sunil Narine to get his second wicket. KKR: 75/4 after 10.4 overs

Apr 29, 2021, 20:16:56 IST

DC vs KKR Live Score: Rahul Tripathi departs

WICKET! Marcus Stoinis strikes. Good length ball and Rahul Tripathi tries for another big hit. But holes out to Lalit Yadav at deep cover. KKR 69/2 in 9.3 overs

Apr 29, 2021, 20:15:14 IST

Stoinis to Tripathi: FOUR!

FOUR! Rahul Tripathi gets an outside edge that goes over short third man for four.

Apr 29, 2021, 20:12:32 IST

Rana departs for 15

2nd time he has been stumped in IPL 2021. He was stumped vs MI

3rd time he has been dismissed by a left-arm spinner in IPL and 2nd time he has been dismissed by A Patel in IPL

Apr 29, 2021, 20:08:33 IST

DC vs KKR Live Cricket Score: Gill hits a MAXIMUM!

Shubman Gill seems to have found his mojo back and tackling the DC bowlers so confidently. He slams a beautiful six off Axar Patel's flatter delivery to end the 8th over. KKR: 58/1

Apr 29, 2021, 20:06:25 IST

Fifty-up for Kolkata Knight Riders

Tripathi takes a single off the first ball of the eighth over and KKR bring up 50 runs on the board.

Apr 29, 2021, 20:01:27 IST

Shubman Gill on Fire

Shubman Gill slams the second boundary to Ishant Sharma in the sixth over. Length ball and the KKR opener lofts it over Rabad at mid-on. The DC pacer dives full length but the ball goes past him for a boundary.

Apr 29, 2021, 19:58:39 IST

DC vs KKR: Ishant to Gill - FOUR!

FOUR! Gorgeous shot from Shubman Gill. A full-toss ball, actually a knuckle ball from Ishant and Gill punishes it for a boundary through extra cover.

Apr 29, 2021, 19:55:55 IST

Tripathi slams a boundary

FOUR! Length ball, outside off from Avesh Khan and Tripathi drives it beautifully through covers for a boundary to end the over. KKR: 32/1 after 5 overs.

Apr 29, 2021, 19:50:56 IST

IPL 2021 live score: Nitish Rana stumped out

WICKET! Axar Patel draws the first blood. Nitish Rana charges down the track but misses it and Rishabh Pant stumps him comfortably. DC: 25/1 after 3.4 overs.

Apr 29, 2021, 19:47:39 IST

Axar to Rana: SIX!

Brilliant shot from Nitish Rana. A powerful reverse sweep to deposit over deep backward point for a maximum.

Apr 29, 2021, 19:44:08 IST

IPL 2021 Live Score: Ishant to Gill - FOUR!

FOUR! Cracking shot down the line. Length ball from Ishant and Gill moves down the line and slaps it past mid-off for a boundary.

Apr 29, 2021, 19:39:44 IST

Rana gets a boundary

Nitish Rana slams the first boundary of the game. Short ball around off, Nitish Rana moves back and pulls it through mid-wicket.

Apr 29, 2021, 19:37:06 IST

DC vs KKR: Brilliant start from Delhi Capitals

Ishant Sharam produces a terrific start to the Delhi Capitals with the ball. The KKR openers struggled scoring runs a bit as they managed just four singles in the opening over. KKR: 4/0 after 1 over.

Apr 29, 2021, 19:35:31 IST

Nitish Rana's 50th appearance for KKR

Nitish Rana is playing the 50th match for KKR in IPL. He receives his cap from Dinesh Karthik and skipper Eoin Morgan congratulates him for the achievement.