DC vs KKR Date: 29 April 2025
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Result (DC vs KKR) : Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs.
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings
Total: 204/9 (20 overs)
Top Performers:
Angkrish Raghuvanshi: 44
Ajinkya Rahane: 26
Rinku Singh: crucial runs in the middle order
KKR began well with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine opening, but lost steam in the middle of the innings.
DC bowlers continued to push with Mitchell Starc at the helm, taking quick wickets and causing a run-out in the last over.
Delhi Capitals Innings
Total: 190/9 (20 overs)
Top Scorers:
Faf du Plessis: 62 (45 balls, 7 fours, 2 sixes)
Axar Patel: 43 (23 balls, 4 fours, 3 sixes)
Vipraj Nigam: 38 (19 balls)
DC was in control of the chase, particularly with du Plessis and Axar at the crease.
Turning Point: Sunil Narine’s spell (3 wickets), including the crucial two of du Plessis and Axar, turned the match in KKR’s direction.
Even with a last-over cameo from Vipraj Nigam, DC lost by 14 runs.
Key Moments (DC vs KKR)
KKR’s all-round performance by Sunil Narine, particularly with the ball, proved decisive.
DC required 20 runs of the last 4 balls, but Andre Russell kept his nerves intact in the last over.
KKR ended a three-match losing streak and kept their playoff hopes alive, while DC lost an opportunity to reach the top of the table.
Summary Table
| Team | Score | Top Scorer | Key Bowler | Result |
| KKR | 204/9 | Raghuvanshi (44) | Narine (3 wickets) | Won by 14 runs |
| DC | 190/9 | du Plessis (62) | – | Lost by 14 runs |
