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Kuldeep Yadav and David Warner (Source: BCCI/IPL)
The first match of Sunday between Kolkata and Delhi turned out to be a high-scoring contest. The fans were treated to some brilliant individual performances from players from either side. However, Delhi managed to get the better of Kolkata as they beat them by 44 runs. This is Delhi's second win in four games.
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After being asked to bat first, Delhi got to an explosive start. The opening combination of Prithvi Shaw and David Warner lived up to their expectations as they got 68 runs in the first six overs. After scoring 93 runs in 8.4 overs, Delhi finally lost their first wicket as Shaw was bowled by Varun Chakaravarthy for 51.
Delhi's skipper Rishabh Pant then played a handy cameo of 27 from just 14 balls after which he too had to depart. Warner continued to entertain his fans as he went on to score a brilliant 61 from 45 balls. Lalit Yadav and Rovman Powell failed to impress as they were dismissed for 1 and 8 respectively.
When Delhi were 167-5 in 17 overs, it seemed as if Kolkata's bowlers might just be able to restrict the batting team to less than 200. However, Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur played aggressively to ensure that their side get to a humongous total of 215-5. As far as Kolkata's bowlers are concerned, Sunil Narine was simply sensational as he only gave 21 runs in his four overs, and also took two wickets.
During the second innings, Venkatesh Iyer took the aggressive route from ball one. Yet, he didn't last too long as he perished after an eight-ball 18. On the other hand, Ajinkya Rahane struggled to get going and was only able to score eight runs, and took 11 balls for the same.
Post which, Kolkata's skipper and Nitish Rana put together a 69-run partnership before the 28-year-old perished after scoring a useful 30. Iyer was quick to follow as he was dismissed after scoring his half-century. Constant wickets meant that they tapered off during the final few overs. They were bundled for 171. Kuldeep Yadav was the star as he picked a brilliant four-fer, and acted as a catalyst towards Delhi's win.
Here are some of the Tweets from today's game between Kolkata and Delhi:
First ball - Given out, Rahane reviews, not-out.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 10, 2022
Second ball - Given out, Rahane reviews, not-out.
Third ball - edge, Rahane was gone but no one appealed.
Pat Cummins in last 2 IPL innings - 2/100 in 8 overs.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 10, 2022
Kulyaaaaa is backkkk🔥🔥🔥
— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) April 10, 2022
The redemption of Kuldeep Yadav in IPL.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 10, 2022
KKR have used Umesh well this season, they've finished him by 15th over max. Thus can't understand why they changed it today and used him at the death when Russell had overs remaining. Also why play Rasikh Salam if you're only going to give him 1 over? #KKRvDC #IPL2022
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) April 10, 2022
That’s a good a set of 4 overs in T20 as you will see from Sunil Narine !! Fast outfield , Not huge boundaries & bowling on a Road .. 2 for 21 !!! as good as it gets … #IPL2022 @KKRiders
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 10, 2022
Really impressed with how Kuldeep Yadav has bowled in this season. Hasn't looked nervous in any game, even after getting hit for boundaries. Instead, he has kept looking for wickets, used his variations well, and has been successful with that! #KKRvDC
— Prasenjit Dey (@CricPrasen) April 10, 2022
I see KKR has again left the dirty work for Russel to carry!
— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) April 10, 2022
बाकी सारे सरकारी मुलाजिम बने हुए हैं!
Nitish Rana se modeling hi karwa lo..
8 crore किसी सामाजिक कार्य के लिए ही दान कर देते!
Kuldeep Yadav ❤️
— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) April 10, 2022
Hi KKR 😂#IPL2022 #KKRvsDC
Well played, Prithvi Shaw. Beautiful batting.
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) April 10, 2022
You will not make it to the national side, because the selectors still believe in “anchors”.
Not your fault. You are among the best in India in the format.
(Also failed the yoyo test but was not considered before that either)
Former KKR player getting Former DC player out, poetic justice 👌🏻
— ° (@anubhav__tweets) April 10, 2022
What's the point of playing Sarfaraz if he's going to be batting at number 8?
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) April 10, 2022
Surely he's a better bat than Lalit, Axar & Thakur. This is just becoming a little ridiculous to understand now..