IPL 2024 DC vs KKR: Match Highlights, Key Moments And Videos

KKR defeated DC by 106 runs on Wednesday (IPLT20.com)KKR defeated DC by 106 runs on Wednesday (IPLT20.com)

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set the stage alight in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, against Delhi Capitals (DC), showcasing a masterclass in batting on Wednesday in Vizag.

Opting to bat first, KKR embarked on a run-fest, piling up a colossal 272/7 in their 20 overs, etching their name as the architects of the second-highest total in IPL history.

The whirlwind at the heart of KKR's onslaught was none other than Sunil Narine, who played a blinder, racking up 85 runs off just 39 balls. The Capitals, in their chase, folded for just 166, falling short by 106 runs.

Here's the timeline of how DC vs KKR panned out in Vizag -


DC vs KKR Highlights: Narine and Salt's Ruthless Assault

Right from the get-go, Narine, alongside Salt, took the attack to the DC bowlers, as KKR wreaked havoc and smashed a mammoth 88 runs in the powerplay.

Narine, in particular, was in a destructive mood, particularly in the fourth over bowled by Ishant Sharma, which saw the ball sail over the boundary thrice for sixes, alongside a pair of fours, contributing 26 runs to the total.

Although Salt's cameo of 18 off 12 came to an end courtesy of Anrich Nortje, Narine's blitzkrieg continued unabated, as he raced to his fifty in just 21 balls.


DC vs KKR Highlights: Narine's Brilliance & Raghuvanshi's Fifty on Debut

Narine's onslaught didn't stop with the end of the powerplay; he continued his assault, smashing seven fours and as many sixes. Just as he looked set to reach the century mark, Mitchell Marsh intervened, snagging his wicket.

However, the story had a new hero in Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who, in his debut IPL match, didn't let the momentum dip, smashing a rapid fifty before Nortje claimed his wicket after scoring 54 off 27 balls with five fours and three sixes.



DC vs KKR Highlights: Russell-Rinku Light Up End Overs

Andre Russell and Rinku Singh added the finishing touches to KKR's innings, with Russell smashing 41 off 19 balls. However, he was dismissed by Ishant Sharma off a toe-crushing yorker.

Rinku wreaked havoc in the 19th over, scoring an explosive 26 off 8 balls, including three sixes in the 19th over to Nortje before losing his wicket, his knock ensured KKR finished their innings on a high note, setting a gigantic 273-run target for DC.


DC vs KKR Highlights: Arora & Starc Topple DC's Top Order

DC's chase was crippled from the outset as Vaibhav Arora and Mitchell Starc ran riot with the new ball, running through their top order.

The duo's ferocious spell reduced DC to a dismal 33/4 in just 4.3 overs.


DC vs KKR Highlights: Pant and Stubbs' Efforts in Vain

Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs mounted a counter-attack amidst the ruins, with Pant launching an offensive against Starc from the very first ball he faced. He blitzed his way to a fiery 55 off 25, including a 28-run over off Venkatesh Iyer.

Stubbs, on his part, contributed a valiant 54 off 32, but their efforts were ultimately futile as DC's innings crumbled to 166 all out, sealing a comprehensive 106-run victory for KKR to send them to the of the IPL 2024 points table.