Delhi, 9 May (Sports desk)
Match Information
- Match: 51st Match, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026
- Teams: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Date: May 8, 2026
- Toss: Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field first
- Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets (with 34 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Finn Allen (KKR)
Scorecard
Delhi Capitals (DC) – 142/8 in 20 overs
- Top Scorers:
- Pathum Nissanka – 50 runs
- Ashutosh Sharma – 39 runs
- KKR Bowling Highlights:
- Anukul Roy – 2/31
- Kartik Tyagi – 2/25
- Other bowlers kept DC restricted on a slow pitch.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – 147/2 in 14.2 overs
- Target: 143
- Top Scorers:
- Finn Allen – 100* off 47 balls (Maiden IPL Century – 10 sixes & 5 fours)
- Cameron Green – 33 runs (supporting role)
Match Summary
Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a clinical performance, chasing down the target of 143 with ease in just 14.2 overs. Finn Allen played a sensational unbeaten century (100* off 47 balls), smashing 10 sixes and dominating the DC bowling attack from the outset. The chase was never in doubt after his explosive knock.
DC struggled to build momentum on a slow pitch and could only manage 142/8 despite a fighting half-century from Pathum Nissanka.
Key Highlights
- Finn Allen’s explosive 47-ball hundred was the standout performance.
- KKR registered their 4th consecutive victory.
- Strong bowling display by KKR spinners and pacers restricted DC.
- Comfortable victory helped KKR climb in the IPL 2026 points table.
