In a thrilling encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 4 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match held today at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
After winning the toss, Delhi Capitals opted to bat first and posted a total of 174 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs, with Shikhar Dhawan top-scoring with 53 runs. In response, Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target with 2 balls to spare, thanks to a brilliant knock of 85 runs by opener Venkatesh Iyer.
The match was evenly poised till the very end, with both teams exchanging blows and taking the match down to the wire. However, KKR managed to hold their nerve and secured a crucial win in the tournament.
With this victory, Kolkata Knight Riders have moved up to the fourth spot in the IPL points table, while Delhi Capitals have slipped to the third position. The tournament continues with more exciting matches in the coming days.
