New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Former cricketer Aditya Tare has praised Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) newfound form after a poor start to the season, saying this turnaround in their campaign will fancy their chances of getting into the race for the top four. KKR kept their playoff dreams firmly alive, registering their fourth consecutive victory with a commanding eight-wicket win over DC on Friday evening. Following a clinical bowling performance that strangled the hosts on a weary Arun Jaitley Stadium,…
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New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Anukul Roy has flourished in this IPL season because of the consistent backing from the team management, and growing confidence from strong domestic performances. Roy played a crucial role in KKR’s comprehensive eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, returning figures of 2-31 in four overs as the visitors registered their fourth strai…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Finn Allen blazed an unbeaten 100 off just 47 balls to power Kolkata Knight Riders to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and Australia all-rounder Cameron Green said he was not the least bit surprised by the New Zealand opener’s pyrotechnics, adding that he’s one of the best batters in the world at putting pressure back on the bowlers.Before showcasing his fireworks at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday evening, Allen had …
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) For Venugopal Rao, the sense of deja vu must be as stifling as the scorching heat in the national capital. Rao, currently the director of cricket at Delhi Capitals, endured two “wooden spoon” finishes during his time as a player with the franchise from 2011-13, when it used to be called Delhi Daredevils.The script feels eerily familiar, with Rao now presiding over another collapse. A ruthless eight‑wicket demolition by Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday – DC’s fifth stra…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane hailed Finn Allen’s unbeaten 47-ball century and credited his bowlers for setting the base for a clinical eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals to get their fourth straight victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, KKR spinners Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, and Varun Chakaravarthy had DC cornered in a tight grip and never let go of it, as the hos…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Finn Allen, who became the Player of the Match via hitting a 47-ball unbeaten century in Kolkata Knight Riders’ eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, said he was pleased to contribute responsibly after early wickets, adding that he had been working hard to add more strings to his bow.Allen’s superb knock, laced with five fours and ten sixes, ensured KKR completed a chase of 143 with 35 balls to spare and helped the three-time ch…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A commanding spin bowling display helped three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) restrict Delhi Capitals to a below-par 142/8 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.On a pitch which had some dry cracks, KKR’s vaunted spin attack dismantled DC’s batting line-up after they had a bright time in the Power-play, with Pathum Nissanka making a 29-ball fifty. While Anukul Roy stood out by taking 2-31, Sunil …
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Big-hitting opener Finn Allen produced a stunning unbeaten century off just 47 balls to power Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a clinical eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.Allen’s superb knock, laced with five fours and ten sixes, ensured KKR completed a chase of 143 with 34 balls to spare and helped the three-time champions seal their fourth consecutive win of the se…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders’ spin trio strangled Delhi Capitals batters into submission before Finn Allen finished the job with a breathtaking unbeaten century off just 47 balls and powered the three-time champions to a huge eight-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.Allen’s superb knock, laced with five fours and ten sixes, ensured KKR completed a chase of 143 with 35 balls to spare and helped the three-tim…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders’ spinners once again dictated terms as the three‑time champions restricted Delhi Capitals to 142/8 in their IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, with veteran off-spinner Sunil Narine saying that the superlative performance is down to the value of hard work and preparation in the nets.On a dry pitch with cracks opening up, DC threatened to post a big total through Pathum Nissanka’s fluent 29‑ball fifty. But KKR’s spin trio o…