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In the IPL 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a commanding 7-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 47, held on April 29 at Eden Gardens.
🏏 Match Summary
Delhi Capitals Innings (153/9 in 20 overs):
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Top Scorers:
- Kuldeep Yadav: 35* (26 balls)
- Rishabh Pant: 27 (20 balls)
- Axar Patel: 15 (21 balls)
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Key Performances:
- KKR's bowlers, led by Varun Chakravarthy, restricted DC to a modest total. Chakravarthy's 3-wicket haul was instrumental in DC's downfall. (Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 7 wkts (21b rem) - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals, Indian Premier League 2024, 47th Match Match Summary, Report | ESPN.in)
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings (157/3 in 16.3 overs):
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Top Performers:
- Phil Salt: 68 (33 balls)
- Shreyas Iyer: 33* (23 balls)
- Venkatesh Iyer: 26* (23 balls)
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Match Highlights:
- Salt's explosive innings, including 7 fours and 5 sixes, set the tone for KKR's chase.
- The partnership between Shreyas and Venkatesh Iyer ensured a comfortable finish for KKR. (KKR 157/3 (16.3) vs DC 153/9 (Venkatesh Iyer 26(23) Shreyas Iyer 33(23)) | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals, 47th Match, Mon, Apr 29, Indian Premier League 2024 | Cricbuzz.com, IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders rubs ‘Salt’ in Delhi Capitals’ wound, registers comfortable seven-wicket win - Sportstar)
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
- Player of the Match: Varun Chakravarthy (3/16)
- Electric Striker of the Match: Rishabh Pant (Strike rate of 220)
- Ultimate Fantasy Player of the Match: Sunil Narine (157 fantasy points)
- Most Sixes in the Match: Sunil Narine (7 sixes)
- Most Fours in the Match: Sunil Narine (7 fours) (DC vs KKR, IPL 2024: Full list of award winners, player of the match, scorecard & records)
📊 Key Stats
- KKR's Dominance: This victory marked KKR's sixth win in nine matches, propelling them to the top of the points table.
- Salt's Impact: Phil Salt's performance was a highlight, showcasing his consistency and ability to anchor the innings. (Starc finally hits form in IPL as Kolkata go top, KKR 157/3 (16.3) vs DC 153/9 (Venkatesh Iyer 26(23) Shreyas Iyer 33(23)) | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals, 47th Match, Mon, Apr 29, Indian Premier League 2024 | Cricbuzz.com)
For a detailed scorecard and in-depth statistics, you can visit the full scorecard on ESPNcricinfo or Cricbuzz:
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