Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won a stunning victory by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) on their home ground. The team scored 204 runs, losing 9 wickets in 20 overs thanks to the crucial innings of Angaksh Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh, batting best first. In response, Delhi’s team did not stand completely while chasing the target. Except for Akshar Patel and Faf du Plessis, the rest of the batsmen could not make any special contribution and Delhi could score only 190 runs in 20 overs. With the victory of this 14 runs, KKR’s hopes of reaching the playoffs are still alive.
Update on hand injury
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane spoke a relief about his injury after the match. He told that the injury to the hand is not very serious and they will soon be fully fit.
Match turning point
Rahane told that the real turn of the match came after the 13th over when Sunil Narine took 2 important wickets in a row. He admitted that the same 2 overs proved to be the overturning dice of the entire match.
Rahane’s opinion on score
Rahane said that in view of Delhi’s pitch, 204 runs were a good score, but he feels that the team could have scored at least 15 runs. Nevertheless, the bowlers defended the target well.
Trust on Anukul Roy
Rahane praised Anukul Roy and said that left -handed spinners have always been effective on this ground. Prepare is working hard and they should take every match as an opportunity. The team is also focusing on the same match at a time, so that the performance in the performance will remain.
An important role of Sunil Naren
Rahane described Naren as the champion player of the team. He said, “Whenever the team is under pressure, Naren can be trusted. He is constantly working hard in the nets and also working on batting.”
Comments on Andre Russell’s bowling
Rahane further said that Andre Russell is also working hard in his bowling and putting a brilliant yorker in the nets. The team rely on their experience and skills and whenever he bowled, he has taken out wickets. In the end, Rahane said that this victory was very important for the team and it has gained confidence. Now the team will learn from this performance and move forward.
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