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IPL 2025 Points Table After DC vs KKR Match: Kolkata Knight Riders Stay Alive In Playoff Race

Veteran off-spinner Sunil Narine snapped up three crucial wickets in the space of seven balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs and keep their playoff hopes alive in the IPL on Tuesday. Sent in to bat, KKR, who came into the game with three losses in their last five matches, managed to post 204 for nine, riding on a blazing start by their top-order batters. Chasing the total, DC were 62 for 3 in seven overs, but Faf du Plessis (62) and Axar Patel (43) kept them in the hunt with a 76-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Axar Patel Grimaces In Pain, Leaves Field After Injuring Hand To Leave DC Worried vs KKR In IPL 2025 Match

Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals captain, got injured during the side's IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi on Tuesday. The incident happened in the 18th over, when Axar fell nastily while trying to stop the ball while fielding. he immediately left the field and looked to be in pain. Later, he came on to bat. However, he looked to be in discomfort. Every time he would hit a big shot, he looked visible in pain.

'Clueless, Fraud': KKR's Rs 23.75 Crore Buy Trolled Brutally For IPL 2025 Flop Show

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought for a mammoth Rs 23.75 Crore in the mega auction, failed to score big once again during the IPL 2025 encounter against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. Venkatesh's price tag made him a significant player for KKR but he has been quite disappointing in this year's competition till now. He scored just 135 runs in 9 matches ahead of the DC clash and on Tuesday, he was dismissed by Axar Patel for just 7. Social media users were not happy with his disappointing run and Venkatesh was roasted massively over his form as well as his extravagant price tag.

Delhi Capitals Told To Stop 'Chopping And Changing' Amid Stalled Title Charge

Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja believes Delhi Capitals (DC) should look at stopping the chopping and changing of their top-order in IPL 2025, while adding that the pace at which KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis batted resulted in them losing out to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). With five consecutive wins, DC had a phenomenal start to their IPL 2025 campaign. But their performance at their original home ground, Arun Jaitley Stadium, has been disappointing with two losses out of three games.

Ex-India Stars Question Axar Patel-Led Delhi Capitals' Death Over Tactics vs RCB

Former cricketers Anil Kumble, Sanjay Bangar and Wasim Jaffer pointed out the tactical flaw in Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel's plan during the death phase of the second innings which led to their six-wicket downfall against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). During Delhi's attempt to defend its 162/8, the entire chase became a pulsating affair when the equation came down to 38 runs required from 24 deliveries. Mukesh Kumar bowled the 17th over, and the duo of Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli managed to steal 12 runs away.

Delhi Capitals Eye Improved Middle-Overs Batting Show Against Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders

Delhi Capitals would aim for an improved batting effort in the middle overs when they face a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match in Delhi on Tuesday. DC have suffered two defeats in their last four matches, including a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, and will look to avoid any hiccups at the business end of the tournament. Abhishek Porel has batted with plenty of aggressive intent at the top of the order but veteran Faf fu Plessis will quickly need to get used the slow nature of surface at Kotla after struggling in his comeback game.

Watch: Virat Kohli Catches Throw While Batting, Kuldeep Yadav's 'Obstruction' Appeal Wins Internet

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets in their IPL 2025 match on Sunday at the Arun Jaitely Stadium. Opting to bowl first, RCB restricted DC at 162/8 with Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalping three wickets. Later, the visitors went across the line in just 18.3 overs after Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli scored 74* and 51 runs respectively. However, there was a moment in the match which could have altered the result of the game in favour of DC.

"Perfect Match Is Yet To Come": Kevin Pietersen Hopeful Of DC's Comeback Despite RCB Loss

Team mentor Kevin Pietersen believes that the Delhi Capitals are yet to find their "perfect match" and underscored the important part that toss played in their six-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. With eyes at the top, Delhi savoured the bitter taste of defeat for the second time in their third fixture and slipped to the fourth spot. After losing the toss, Delhi had the challenge of putting up a mounting target for visitors in their home den.

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IPL 2025 Points Table After DC vs KKR Match: Kolkata Knight Riders Stay Alive In Playoff Race

Axar Patel Grimaces In Pain, Leaves Field After Injuring Hand To Leave DC Worried vs KKR In IPL 2025 Match

'Clueless, Fraud': KKR's Rs 23.75 Crore Buy Trolled Brutally For IPL 2025 Flop Show

Delhi Capitals Told To Stop 'Chopping And Changing' Amid Stalled Title Charge

Ex-India Stars Question Axar Patel-Led Delhi Capitals' Death Over Tactics vs RCB

Delhi Capitals Eye Improved Middle-Overs Batting Show Against Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders

Watch: Virat Kohli Catches Throw While Batting, Kuldeep Yadav's 'Obstruction' Appeal Wins Internet

"Perfect Match Is Yet To Come": Kevin Pietersen Hopeful Of DC's Comeback Despite RCB Loss