DC vs KKR Match 51 Results

5:36 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Unarguably, KKR's FINN ALLEN receives the award for his match-winning 100 (47)*. On whether he gave himself a bit more time in the middle, Allen shares that he was working on adding more strengths to his game. He adds that with a couple of early wickets gone, he felt the responsibility to dig in and get the win for the team. On how he paced his innings, Allen details that he simply tried to knuckle down carefully, pointing out that it was still challenging early on with Axar bowling really well and keeping them restricted. He shares that the focus was on getting into strong positions and batting deep. When asked about how he hits so many sixes easily, Allen admits it is something he has been actively working on. Shares that he knew he was getting starts but was unable to convert them. Details that he worked closely with Shane Watson and Abhishek Nayar, giving himself every chance to make it count, and adds that it feels good to finally have a personal success. On how difficult it was to pace an innings like this, Allen says he was simply playing according to the situation. Adds that there are moments where you have to forget about your own batting and focus on what the game demands. On this knock being an innings of comebacks, Allen mentions that sometimes a setback changes your perspective entirely. He admits he was putting a lot of pressure on himself early in the tournament and shares that being left out gave him a chance for a mental refresh.

5:34 PM IST KKR stroll past DC at Kotla - Smiles all around in the KKR camp, and why not? Finn Allen took it upon himself to get the job done, and he did it in some style. FYI, he was 20 off 17 balls at one stage. In the next 30 balls, he smashed 80 runs, which included an effortless display of six-hitting. This is KKR's fourth consecutive win, and they are making a serious late charge in the tournament, now pretty much visible in the rearview mirror of the teams at the top. Of course, still a long way to go for them but this has been some comeback.

5:32 PM IST A cracking weekend awaits - The race for the playoffs is about to get more and more intense as the weekend approaches. Saturday, 9th May, takes us to the Pink City as Rajasthan Royals, who will take the field after a long break, and take on their neighbours, Gujarat Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium of Jaipur. The first ball of that game is scheduled to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). But our buildup, as usual, begins well in advance. So mark your presence for that as well. Until then, we sign off, only to meet again the next time. Cheers.