IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals

Sunday, 25 October 2020 07:38

Nitish Rana and Sunil Narine grabbed half-centuries to help Kolkata Knight Riders secure a 59-run win over Delhi Capitals in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Winning the toss, DC elected to bowl and restricted KKR to 194 for 6.

However, DC lost crucial early wickets and could only secure 135 for 9 in 20 overs.

DC initially won the toss and elected to bowl. KKR wrap up at 194/6, setting a 195-run target. DC lost crucial early wickets, and could only reach 135/9 after 20 overs.

This places DC in the second position in the overall tally, while KKR moves up to the fourth position with 12 points.

Meanwhile, Kings XI Punjab secured a 12-run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Dubai.

KXIP defended a paltry total of 127 and put up a brilliant bowling attack.

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