IPL 2026: KKR Restrict Delhi Capitals to 142/8 as Sunil Narine and Spinners Choke Middle Order
KKR bowlers led by Sunil Narine restricted Delhi Capitals to 142/8 in IPL 2026 despite Pathum Nissanka’s quick half-century in New Delhi.
Kolkata Knight Riders produced a disciplined bowling performance led by Sunil Narine to restrict Delhi Capitals to 142/8 in their IPL match in New Delhi on Friday. Despite a quick half-century by Pathum Nissanka, Delhi Capitals lost momentum in the middle overs as KKR spinners and pacers tightened control on a tacky surface.
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Delhi Capitals managed only 11 runs between the 12th and 16th overs after losing Pathum Nissanka.
Pathum Nissanka Scores Quick Fifty for Delhi Capitals
Opening batter Pathum Nissanka played an aggressive innings and scored 50 runs off 29 balls.
His innings included:
- 5 fours
- 3 sixes
Nissanka provided a fast start to Delhi Capitals before being dismissed during the middle overs.
KKR Bowlers Apply Pressure in Middle Overs
Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers successfully slowed Delhi Capitals after Nissanka’s dismissal.
The KKR bowling attack was led by:
- Anukul Roy – 2/31
- Kartik Tyagi – 2/25
- Sunil Narine – 1/17
The bowlers restricted Delhi Capitals to just 11 runs between the 12th and 16th overs on a difficult batting surface.
Ashutosh Sharma Provides Late Boost
Ashutosh Sharma played a fighting innings towards the end and scored 39 runs from 28 balls.
His knock included:
- 3 fours
- 3 sixes
Ashutosh Sharma’s late effort helped Delhi Capitals reach 142/8 in 20 overs.
Brief Scores
- Delhi Capitals – 142/8 in 20 overs
- Pathum Nissanka – 50 (29 balls, 5×4, 3×6)
- Ashutosh Sharma – 39 (28 balls, 3×4, 3×6)
- Anukul Roy – 2/31
- Kartik Tyagi – 2/25
Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match is currently ongoing.
Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Delhi Capitals to 142/8 in their IPL 2026 match in New Delhi after a strong bowling performance led by Sunil Narine and the spin attack. Pathum Nissanka scored a quick 50 off 29 balls for Delhi Capitals, while Ashutosh Sharma added 39 late in the innings. KKR bowlers Anukul Roy and Kartik Tyagi played key roles in slowing Delhi’s scoring during the middle overs on a tacky pitch.
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