KKR vs DC IPL 2025: Narine Magic, Russell’s Finish & A Stunning Comeback!
Match Summary: KKR Beat DC by 14 Runs | IPL 2025
In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stunned the home side Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs, keeping their IPL 2025 playoff hopes alive. Powered by Sunil Narine’s all-round brilliance and Andre Russell’s clutch death bowling, KKR turned the game on its head despite DC’s late fightback.
KKR’s Batting: Firepower But 15 Runs Short?
KKR posted 204/9 in 20 overs, a strong total on a tricky Delhi wicket. The middle overs were crucial as Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh accelerated the scoring. However, even with the strong scoreline, skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted they were 15 runs short.
Sunil Narine: The Turning Point Master
With DC cruising at one stage, Sunil Narine entered in the 14th over and changed everything:
Wickets of Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, and Faf du Plessis
Figures: 4 overs, 3 wickets
Named Player of the Match
Narine continues to prove why he's KKR’s biggest asset — both as a bowler and a silent leader on the field.
“You have to do the hard work even when there's no training.” — Sunil Narine
DC’s Response: Faf & Axar Lead, But Narine Strikes
Despite losing early wickets, Faf du Plessis and Axar Patel put on a classy partnership. DC were in a strong position until Narine’s spell broke their back. Towards the end, Vipraj Nigam’s explosive 38 off 19 brought DC close, but Russell’s precision bowling sealed the deal.
Andre Russell’s Birthday Blast
On his birthday, Andre Russell delivered with the ball:
Defended 20 in the final over
Took the crucial wicket of Vipraj Nigam
Bowled six brilliant yorkers
“Just had one plan — six yorkers. Keep it simple.” — Russell
Axar Patel on DC’s Loss
Translated from Hindi, Axar admitted:
“We gave 15–20 runs extra in the powerplay… lost wickets in soft fashion. Hope to bounce back after a few days’ break.”
Match Stats Worth Noting
Most wickets by spinners (10) in a match at Delhi in IPL history (tied with DC vs KKR 2023).
KKR spinners in IPL 2025:
Wickets: 27
Economy: 7.24
Dot Ball %: 36.2
Boundary %: 12.83
Points Table Impact
With this win:
KKR jumps to 9 points, out of the bottom three.
DC remains on 12 points, with back-to-back losses at home.
Final Word: Can CSK Pull Another Upset Next?
With Rajasthan and KKR both upsetting top-half teams, all eyes now shift to CSK vs PBKS. Can MS Dhoni’s boys deliver and shake up the playoff race even more?
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