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IPL Updates: KKR bounce back with win against DC

Tue, 29 April 2025

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23:29

DC 190-9 (20 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Narine's magic propels KKR's playoff push, lifting them from the bottom three.

His game-changing spell shattered the Axar-Faf stand with crucial wickets, including a double-strike on Stubbs.

Despite Vipraj's late fight, Delhi fell short, leaving an injured but jubilant Rahane celebrating a vital KKR win.

23:28

KKR bounce back with win against DC

DC 190-9 (20 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Facing a daunting equation of 25 runs needed from the final over, stand-in captain Narine entrusted Andre Russell with the ball.

Chameera's desperate single put the in-form Nigam on strike, who immediately responded with a powerful boundary, bringing the equation down to a more manageable 16 needed off just four deliveries.

The next ball saw Russell field one off his own bowling, preventing further damage. Nigam managed another boundary, but with 12 still required off the final two balls, the pressure remained firmly on Delhi. Russell then delivered the decisive blow, his pinpoint accuracy shattering Nigam's stumps as he attempted an ambitious shot.

With the game all but over, Kuldeep Yadav managed a single off the final delivery. The over yielded 10 runs and a crucial wicket, securing a hard-fought 14-run victory for Kolkata Knight Riders, marking their return to winning ways.

23:18

DC need 25 off 6

DC 180-8 (19 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

38 off 12 looked steep, and now its 25 needed off the final over.

Rana finishes with a mix of smart variations. Chameera nudged one for a single, but Vipraj Nigam kept DCs hopes alive with a boundary and a towering six.

There was a moment of panic during a risky second run, but Nigam just managed to slide his bat ina direct hit might've ended it.

Dot ball to finish the over puts even more pressure on DC.

Rana ends with a strong over under pressure.

DC now need 25 off 6.

Chameera on strike. Can he pull off the impossible? Or is it KKRs night?

23:17

KKR edge closer! Back-to-back wkts for Varun

DC 167-8 (18 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

57 needed off 24, and here's Rana with his third over. Starts with a sharp yorker-Nigam wanted the single but wisely sent back. Swings and misses next ball but connects the third and hammers a boundary. Follows it up with a single. Then Ashutosh steps up and smokes a big six, but misses the next yorker just outside off. Rana flashes a smile. A decent over-11 runs off it.

After 17 overs, DC are 159/6. They need 46 off 18 balls.

Varun returns for his final over. Nigam starts with a single to long on. Then big moment-Varun removes Ashutosh, who skies one to Narine. Gone for 7 off 6. The danger man is out, and with him, DC's hopes take a major hit.

DC now need 45 runs off 16 balls. Can Nigam pull off a miracle?

Starc goes for the slog, but mistimes it badly. Straight up into the night sky. Gurbaz settles under it, calls loud and clear, and takes it comfortably.

Two-in-two for Varun Chakravarthy! He's on a hat-trick.

Chameera walks in to face the hat-trick ball... and defends it, playing it safely to long on for a single.

Nigam, calm under pressure, finishes the over with a mighty six! Clean strike to keep DC in the hunt.

After 18 overs, DC are 167/8. They need 38 runs off 12 balls.

Still possible-but hanging by a thread.

23:00

Narine strikes again! Removes set Faf

DC 148-6 (16 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Vipraj Nigam joins Faf du Plessis at the crease with DC under pressure. Anukul Roy returns to complete his spell. Faf and Nigam look to rotate the strike, dealing in singles to keep the scoreboard ticking. Nigam finishes the over on a high with a much-needed boundary, easing a bit of the pressure. 8 runs come off the over.

After 15 overs, DC are 146 for 5 - they need 59 from the final 30 balls. Can Faf pull off a rescue act?

Narine continues, and the pressure mounts on DC. Faf du Plessis, who had been the anchor of the chase, hits one back towards the bowler. Narine reacts quickly, and with a sharp catch, he dismisses Faf. Caught by Rinku Singh! It's a massive blow for DC, as the captain departs for a well-played 62 off 45 balls.

Now, DC are 146-6, needing 59 from 28 balls. The game is slipping away from them.

Impact Player Ashutosh Sharma walks in as Mukesh Kumar goes off. Narine nearly gets him first ball with a beauty-similar to the one that dismissed Stubbs, but just outside off. Ashutosh carefully plays it back to the bowler. Faf and Ashutosh exchange a single each before the over ends. A brilliant over from Narine-just 2 runs and the crucial wicket of Faf.

After 16 overs, DC are 148/6, needing 57 from 24 balls. The pressure is mounting.

22:51

Narine removes Axar, Stubbs in same over

DC 138-5 (14 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Sunil Narine returns - and drama follows. Axar Patel welcomes him with a towering six, but Narine has the final word once again. For the fifth time in T20s, he dismisses Axar. Trying to loft over extra cover, Axar only manages to chip it straight to Nitish Rana, who moves slightly to his right to complete a comfortable catch. Axar walks back for a brilliant 43 off 23 balls, grimacing but having kept DC in the game.

Tristan Stubbs joins Faf du Plessis, making it two South Africans in the middle. He pushes one to cover for no run, then gets off the mark with a single. Faf adds one through midwicket. But Narine isn't done yet - he knocks Stubbs over with a perfect delivery. Stubbs departs for just 1.

A game-changing over - 8 runs and 2 wickets from Narine. After 14 overs, DC are 138 for 5. They now need 67 from 36 balls. KKR are right back in it.

22:50

Axar, Faf reduce required rate for DC

DC 130-3 (13 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Andre Russell returns to the attack, but it's an erratic start. He bowls full and wide outside off - Axar drills it to cover, but Russell has overstepped. Two runs and a free hit. Before the next ball, Rahane walks off the field after taking a painful blow - likely a cut on his hand. Ramandeep Singh comes on as a sub. Axar makes the most of the free hit, smashing a boundary. He follows it up by squeezing one through cover for a single. A wide follows- Axar wisely lets it go. He then finishes the over with another boundary, piercing the gap through the off-side.13 runs come off Russell's over. After 12 overs, DC are 121 for 3, needing 84 from 48 balls.

Varun Chakravarthy returns. Faf and Axar rotate strike early in the over. Axar then misses a delivery that is sliding down leg - called wide. He capitalizes soon after with another boundary. A single to finish the over makes it 9 runs off it.

After 13 overs, DC are 130 for 3, and now need 75 from 42 balls. Momentum is shifting - can KKR pull it back?

22:35

Faf brings up his fifty

DC 108-3 (11 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Sunil Narine continues and keeps it tight as the batters manage only a few singles initially. But Axar Patel breaks the shackles, ending the over with a towering six over deep midwicket. After 10 overs, Delhi Capitals are 97 for 3, needing 108 more from the final 60 balls.

Nitish Rana returns to the attack, and Faf du Plessis brings up a well-crafted half-century off just 31 balls - a crucial knock in this chase. A thick outside edge from Axar races away for four, much to DC's delight. However, there's a moment of concern as Axar is down on his haunches in pain again, but he opts to carry on.

Soon after, a big appeal for a caught behind arises. KKR go upstairs. Gurbaz and Rana are confident Axar has nicked it. The UltraEdge shows no bat, but the ball brushes the back leg. The impact is outside the line, and it's the umpire's call - Axar survives. He collects a single next, and Faf ends the over with a boundary to third man.

11 runs come off the over. After 11 overs, DC are 108 for 3, needing 97 runs from 54 balls. The game is very much in the balance.

22:24

DC need 118 off 66 after expensive over

DC 87-3 (9 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Sunil Narine is introduced into the attack. Faf du Plessis works it down to long on for a single. Axar defends the next ball and then launches a massive six over midwicket, showing intent. He follows it up with a single to square leg. Faf tries to make room but is beaten by sharp turn from Narine that grips and spins in.

A single to end the over - 9 runs from it, and after 8 overs, Delhi Capitals are 71 for 3.

Varun Chakravarthy continues. Faf stays deep in the crease and nudges one to long on for a single. Axar follows with a flick to backward point for another. Then, Faf finds his rhythm - slamming back-to-back boundaries, first through cover and then down the ground. He tries to punch one through the off side but can't beat the fielder. He finishes the over with a towering six, sending it into the stands. A momentum-shifting 16-run over brings DC to 87 for 3 after 9 overs. They now need 118 from 66 balls.

Timeout taken - KKR still ahead, but this partnership is beginning to take shape.

22:16

KKR strike again! Run-out ends Rahul's innings

DC 62-3 (7 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Anukul Roy returns to the attack. Faf cuts it to cover for a single. Rahul follows with a crisp drive through cover for another single. However, a mix-up in the middle creates chaos - Faf halts midway while Rahul is already committed. A sharp direct hit from short fine prompts a run-out review. The replay confirms it - Rahul is short of his crease! He has to walk back after scoring 7 off 5 balls.

A big blow for DC as they lose their third wicket early.

Axar Patel walks in next. He pushes his first delivery towards cover but can't find the gap. He gets off the mark with a single soon after. Faf rotates strike with a flick to midwicket for another single.

Just 4 runs and a crucial wicket in the over - after 7 overs, Delhi Capitals are 62 for 3, needing a solid partnership to steady the chase.

22:09

Rahul, Faf steer DC through powerplay

DC 58-2 (6 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Varun Chakravarthy to close out the powerplay, operating with a slip in place. Rahul stays cautious on the backfoot and picks up a single with a cut to mid-off. Faf makes room but fails to connect, then gets an inside edge on a seam-up delivery that races away for four leg byes. He follows it up with a drive to long-off for a single. Rahul finishes the over with a confident boundary to relieve some pressure. 10 runs came off the over.

After 6 overs, Delhi Capitals are 58 for 2, needing 147 more from 84 balls.

22:08

Arora strikes, Karun Nair departs

DC 48-2 (5 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Harshit is introduced into the attack, and Faf du Plessis welcomes him with a boundary. Faf tries to drag a heave but hits it straight to mid-wicket and doesn't get any runs. He then plays it towards long on for a couple of runs. Faf continues his attack, smashing two back-to-back boundaries. He guides the next delivery to point but doesn't score any runs. 14 runs came off the over, and after 4 overs, DC are 39/1.

Vaibhav Arora returns to the attack. Karun Nair jabs one towards mid-off but can't find the gap. He follows it up with a crisp boundary. Next ball, there's a loud appeal for LBW! Two sounds - but KKR review it. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved, and shows the ball crashing into off stump. A brilliant call from the on-field umpire. Nair knew it- he was already walking even before the ball-tracking replay confirmed his fate. He departs for 15 off 13 balls.

KL Rahul is the new batter and gets off the mark with a quick single. Faf du Plessis, unshaken by the fall of wickets, continues to play fluently and slams a boundary to keep the scoreboard ticking. He is beaten off the final delivery, but it's still a decent over for Delhi.

9 runs and a wicket came off it - after 5 overs, DC are 48 for 2.

21:52

DC lose Porel early

DC 25-1 (3 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Vaibhav Arora starts from the other end. Karun Nair is beaten on the first ball and doesn't score. A wide is called as the next delivery goes down the leg side. Nair then drives it towards long on, but no runs are taken. He flicks it to midwicket for a single. Faf du Plessis steps up, smashing a huge six, and follows it with a single. Nair ends the over with another single.

10 runs came off the over, and after 2 overs, DC are 17/1.

Anukul Roy continues, and Karun Nair slams a boundary off the first ball. He picks up two off the next delivery. Nair adds a single to the total, and Faf du Plessis makes room, scuttling to the leg-stump but only managing a single. Faf then makes room again, keeping the ball outside off, and the over ends with another single.

8 runs came off the over, and after 3 overs, DC are 25/1.

21:46

Decision to bowl Anukul first pays off

DC 7-1 (1 Ovs) vs KKR 204-9 | SCORECARD

Abishek Porel opens the innings alongside Faf du Plessis, with Anukul Roy, the left-arm spinner, taking the new ball. Porel gets off to a strong start, smashing a boundary, but the excitement is short-lived.

Anukul's decision to bowl first ball pays off as Russell takes a stunning catch to dismiss Porel. What a moment - Anukul justifies his decision to bowl the opening over!

Karun Nair is the new batter, defending the first ball back to the bowler. He jabs the next one towards long-on for a single. Faf du Plessis is also off the mark with a single, and Nair adds another single to end the over. After the first over, Delhi Capitals are 7/1.

21:30

DC chase stiff 205 vs KKR

KKR 204-9 (20 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

What an incredible final over, which produced just 9 runs!

KKR will surely feel they should have been aiming for a target closer to 220-225. It was a bizarre innings from KKR they started at full throttle, but faltered in the middle overs against spin. In the end, they could only manage 36 runs in the last four overs.

Its worth noting that Delhi Capitals have won just one out of three matches at home this season, with that lone victory coming through a nail-biting Super Over. Now, with a target of 205 set by KKR, do DC have what it takes to chase it down?

21:27

KKR post competitive 204-9

KKR 204-9 (20 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

Chameera continues the attack, and Russell gets a single to start. There are two consecutive wides, and then Powell plays the ball towards long on for another single. A fumble from Karun Nair results in a boundary, followed by a toe-end shot from Russell that goes fine and just wide of short third for another four. Another wide follows, and Russell leaves it. He plays towards cover but gets no runs, and the over ends with a single.

A total of 14 runs come off the over, and after 19 overs, KKR are 195-6.

Starc takes the ball for the final over. Russell's muscles are on full display as he smashes a huge six. The next delivery is a slower, shorter ball, and Russell ducks under it. It's called a wide for height, and Delhi Capitals opt to review it. They lose the review, as the ball is clearly well above Powell's head. Starc then angles one down the leg side, and Powell misses. Porel leaps to his left but can't stop the bye, leading to further confusion. Starc believes the ball brushed Powell's pad and consults du Plessis. DC reviews again, and UltraEdge shows a small spike when the ball is near the pad, leading to the wide being cancelled.

Then, Powell is pinned in front by a ball from Starc, and he's given out LBW. He decides to challenge the decision, but the review shows three reds, and Powell begins his trudge back to the pavilion. He departs for 5 off 5 balls.

Anukul Roy is the new batter, but the drama isn't over yet. Chameera delivers a brilliant piece of fielding, taking an absolute stunner on the boundary line! THE FLYING CHAMEERA HAS PULLED OFF A STUNNING SCREAMER! A truly spectacular effort to keep his team in the game.

And then, Andre Russell run out! Porel was lightning quick to remove the bails. Russell departs for 17 off 9 balls. It's a hat-trick moment, but this time, it's KKR's nightmare!

New batter Varun Chakravarthy takes the strike and ends the over with a single.

21:07

Rinku departs, KKR 6 down

KKR 181-6 (18 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

Vipraj Nigam continues, and both Rinku Singh and Andre Russell pick up a single each. Rinku then skies the ball, thinking he's connected well. However, Mitchell Starc makes an excellent catch, running under it and holding on. Rinku misses out on a big shot and admonishes himself as he walks off.

He departs for 36 off 25 balls.

Rovman Powell is the next batter in. A googly on off and middle from Kuldeep Yadav is wristed to the on side. Axar Patel sprints from midwicket, dives, and half-stops the ball, but he immediately winces in pain, likely after slamming his left hand into the surface. Hes off the field straightaway, with Faf du Plessis taking over as captain in his absence.

Theres a huge appeal for an lbw but its turned down. To end the over, Powell strikes a boundary. A total of 6 runs and a wicket come off the over. After 18 overs, KKR are 181-6.

20:59

Chameera removes Raghuvanshi

KKR 175-5 (17 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

Kuldeep Yadav continues and Raghuvanshi plays a soft shot through the leg side for a single. Rinku Singh then finds his rhythm, slamming a boundary followed by a couple of runs. He finishes the over with another maximum and a boundary, bringing 17 runs off the over. After 15 overs, KKR are 159/4.

Vipraj Nigam returns to the attack. A fantastic effort from Axar Patel nearly results in a catch but it goes down as a drop. However, Nigam has overstepped, and the ball is a no-ball. Raghuvanshi gets a single towards long-off, and Rinku also adds a single. The over ends with a couple of runs. Nine runs come off it, and after 16 overs, KKR are 168/4.

Chameera is back into the attack. He starts with a yorker, but Raghuvanshi leaves it alone, and then cuts it for a stylish boundary. A perfect yorker follows, but Raghuvanshi manages a single. Another wide yorker goes outside off, and Rinku squeezes it to short fine leg off the inside edge, where Karun Nair takes a catch! Chameera gets the breakthrough and is visibly pumped up. Rinku departs for 44 off 32 balls.

Andre Russell walks in, and Chameera, after a well-bowled over, starts with a wide delivery. Russell watches it go by without a shot, and a dot ball ends the over. Seven runs and a wicket come off the over.

After 17 overs, KKR are 175/5.

20:46

KKR struggle for momentum

KKR 142-4 (14 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

Kuldeep Yadav continues and keeps things tight. Rinku Singh pushes twice but finds the fielders, managing just a single with a flick through midwicket. A half-chance follows as Du Plessis dives forward at short fine leg but the ball drops just short - and if Du Plessis can't get there, few can. Raghuvanshi defends the remaining deliveries, resulting in a disciplined over from Kuldeep. Just 1 run came off it - after 13 overs, KKR are 137/4.

Axar Patel comes on to bowl his final over. Rinku tries a reverse sweep but only gets a single. Raghuvanshi drives straight to the bowler, then jabs for one more. A delivery down the leg is rightly called wide, followed by a couple of dot balls as Rinku misses and then pushes one to long-on for a single. Raghuvanshi adds another to end the over.

A quiet one again - just 5 runs off it. After 14 overs, KKR are 142/4.

20:36

Axar removes Iyer, KKR 4 down

KKR 136-4 (12 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack in the 11th over. Raghuvanshi starts with a couple of runs, then nudges one toward square leg for a single. Rinku Singh steps in with intent, slamming a boundary before adding another single. A tidy over, yielding 9 runs.

After 11 overs, KKR are 126/4.

Axar Patel continues from the other end. Raghuvanshi and Rinku rotate the strike smartly, picking up singles and keeping the scoreboard ticking. Raghuvanshi finishes the over with a well-placed boundary to cap off another productive over.

10 runs come from it, and after 12 overs, KKR move to 136/4.

20:33

Axar removes Iyer, KKR 4 down

KKR 117-4 (10 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

Vipraj Nigam starts the 9th over with a sharp bouncer, followed by two dot balls as pressure begins to build. But Raghuvanshi releases it in style, launching back-to-back sixes into the stands. He wraps up the over with a couple of runs, making it 14 from the over.

After 9 overs, KKR are 111/3.

Axar Patel is introduced into the attack. Venkatesh Iyer picks up a couple of runs but perishes soon after, skying one high into the air. Vipraj Nigam settles under it and takes a safe catch. Iyer walks back for 7 off 5 balls. Rinku Singh arrives at the crease and gets off the mark with a single. A few more singles follow as the batters rotate the strike. Axar keeps it tight - just 6 runs and a wicket from the over.

At the halfway mark, KKR are 117/4.

20:27

Narine, Rahane fall in quick succession

KKR 97-3 (8 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

Vipraj is introduced into the attack, coming on before the spin duo of Axar and Kuldeep. Narine takes a single first ball to rotate the strike. Rahane, looking in good touch, plays a classy shot off the back foot-timing it beautifully for four runs.

He follows it up with a single, cutting through midwicket. Then comes the breakthrough-Vipraj traps Narine leg-before! A sharp delivery skids on, catching Narine on the pads. The umpire raises the finger, and Narine has to walk back after a quickfire 27 off 16 balls.

Raghuvanshi is the new batter and he is off the mark with a couple of runs. Boundary to end the over.

Axar brings himself into the attack, Rahane is beaten! WICKET! Lous shout for LBW and given! Rahane departs for 26 off 14 balls.

Venkatesh Iyer is the new man in and gets off the mark right away with a single. Raghuvanshi follows suit with a quick single of his own. Iyer then shows intent, waiting on the ball and punching it powerfully for four runs. The over ends with a dot ball.

A tidy over for Delhi but KKR keep the scoreboard ticking. Six runs and a key wicket came off it. After 8 overs, KKR are 97/3.

20:09

KKR power through powerplay despite Gurbaz loss

KKR 79-1 (6 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

Mukesh Kumar comes into the attack and starts with a bouncer that Narine comfortably lets go. He follows it up with a yorker, which Narine drives firmly but straight to cover-no run. Another short one follows, and this time Narine has seen enough. He pulls it with authority through mid-on for a boundary. A wide down the leg side adds to the total. Narine then pushes one towards long-on for a single. Mukesh ends the over with a dot ball. A tidy over-just 6 runs from it. After 4 overs, KKR are 54/1.

Starc begins the fifth over with a sharp bouncer that thuds into Narine's thigh as he tries to nudge it away-he appears to be in a bit of discomfort. He shakes it off and flicks the next delivery towards square leg for a single. Another delivery raps him on the pads, and a leg bye is signaled. Rahane, newly in, wastes no time-he launches a massive six, then follows it up by finding the gap for a well-placed four. Starc nails the yorker to end the over, and Rahane squeezes out a single.

A productive over for KKR-14 runs come off it. After 5 overs, they're cruising at 68-1.

Mukesh Kumar continues, and Rahane welcomes him with back-to-back boundaries'"timing them beautifully to keep the momentum going. He tries to create room and go big again but swings and misses. Another attempted heave also fails to connect, but it's too wide outside off. Starc then puts in a brilliant effort in the deep to save three runs, restricting what looked like a certain boundary. Narine picks up a single next ball, and Mukesh finishes the over with a dot. 11 runs come off the over-two early boundaries followed by some tight bowling.

At the end of the powerplay, KKR are in a strong position at 79/1.

19:56

Starc strikes back, removes Gurbaz

KKR 48-1 (3 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

Starc continues from the other end. Narine clips one through point to pick up a single and rotate the strike. Gurbaz wastes no time, slamming a boundary next ball.

A wide yorker follows and briefly has Gurbaz beaten, but he recovers quickly-crashing another four and then launching a massive six over long-off. But Starc strikes back! A sharp appeal for caught behind as Gurbaz tries to squeeze out a yorker-length delivery outside off. The umpire's aren't sure, so they confer. Replays confirm a faint edge-taken cleanly behind the stumps! Starc breaks the dangerous opening stand.

Gurbaz walks back after a blistering 26 off just 12 balls.

19:45

Narine blitzkrieg leads KKR to explosive start

KKR 33-0 (2 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

Narine and Gurbaz open the innings for KKR. They'll be tested early with Starc steaming in, slip in place. First ball-overpitched-and Gurbaz gets off the mark in style with a boundary. A mix-up follows as Gurbaz looks for a single but is sent back by Narine just in time. Gurbaz then finds the fielder at point-no run. Two more dot balls tighten the pressure. A wide releases it slightly, and Gurbaz finishes the over with another boundary.

Solid start, 8 off the first over.

Chameera comes into the attack but Sunil Narine greets him with a towering six off the very first delivery. A wide follows, and then Narine pushes one toward mid-on for a couple. He's in full flow now, threading the gap with precision as the ball races away for four. Another wide adds to the extras before Narine launches his second six of the over. Chameera fires in a yorker next, and Narine manages to squeeze out a single. Gurbaz finishes the over in style with a boundary of his own.

A massive over for KKR- 25 runs come off it, and after 2 overs, they're flying at 33/0.

19:36

Here are the playing XIs

Here are the playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy

Impact Subs: Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia, Mayank Markande, Vaibhav Arora, Ramandeep Singh

Delhi Capitals: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel(w), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Jake Fraser McGurk, Tripurana Vijay, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira

19:04

DC win toss, opt to field first vs KKR

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel won the toss and chose to field first, citing dew as a key factor.

"We will field first. It becomes easier to bat in the second innings because of the dew. Were going in with the same XI. The wicket seems slow but not dry looks like a 190-200 kind of pitch. We'll assess conditions early and aim to keep them to a manageable total," Axar said.

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane, meanwhile, confirmed one change in the playing XI.

"Anukul Roy comes in. Its a bit tricky to read this pitch, but we feel a left-arm spinner could be useful here. We need to win five out of five its that simple. Our focus is on one game at a time, and well take it from there," Rahane added.

18:50

KKR's playoff hopes on the line as they face DC

Hello and welcome to the coverage of the IPL match between DC and KKR in Delhi.

Delhi Capitals take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium tonight.

While DC have been one of the most consistent sides this season, KKR have struggled to find rhythm. Without key players like Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Starc, and Phil Salt, KKR's new-look squad has failed to live up to expectations. Their bowling, strong early on, has fizzled out as the tournament progressed.

After RR's 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lit up the IPL last night, KKR fans will be hoping for something special from their side.

With playoff hopes fading fast, KKR must at least play with purpose. A win for DC could take them to the top of the table.

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