KKR Edges DC in Thrilling IPL Encounter, Wins by 14 Runs

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) edged out Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-scoring IPL 2025 encounter, with Sunil Narine’s crucial second spell and sharp captaincy proving decisive after a strong DC fightback. KKR posted a competitive 204, aided by aggressive starts from their openers and composed middle-order contributions, while DC's Axar Patel was notably economical and effective with the ball. During DC's chase, a promising partnership between Faf du Plessis and Axar Patel threatened to take the game away, but KKR's spinners—particularly Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy—engineered a dramatic collapse. An inspired selection in Anukul Roy also bolstered KKR's spin attack, restricting DC's scoring and dismissing key batters. The match highlighted the tactical battle between both teams' spinners, with KKR's trio outperforming their DC counterparts in pace, line, and wicket-taking effectiveness. KKR’s victory keeps their slim playoff hopes alive while exposing DC’s ongoing inconsistency despite individual brilliance.