Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched a resounding 7-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their thrilling encounter at the iconic Eden Gardens during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match.
Spearheaded by Varun Chakaravarthy’s impeccable three-wicket haul and Phil Salt’s commanding half-century, KKR displayed a dominant performance. The chase of 154 runs posed little challenge for KKR’s batters, who efficiently chased down the target in just 16.3 overs, with Salt’s explosive innings of 68 runs off 33 balls leading the charge.
Despite Axar Patel’s commendable spin bowling efforts, DC struggled to defend their total. KKR’s opening pair of Sunil Narine and Salt laid a solid foundation, with Salt’s early escape proving pivotal. Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer then steered KKR to victory with composed batting performances.
Earlier, KKR’s spin duo, spearheaded by Chakravarthy, effectively stifled DC’s batting lineup, restricting them to a modest total of 153/9. Despite Kuldeep Yadav’s late cameo, DC failed to gain momentum, as KKR’s disciplined bowling and strategic decisions paid dividends.