DC vs KKR Highlights VIVO IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 Wickets

DC Win By 7 Wickets! Absolute dominance from Delhi Capitals as they win by seven wickets with as many as 21 balls to spare. A target of 155 was never going to be enough and DC openers further humiliated KKR bowlers with their stellar show. Prithvi Shaw was brilliant in particular, scoring 82 off 41 balls. With this win, Rishabh Pant's men go at second place in the team standings while KKR, with two wins in seven games, are at fifth place.

OUT! Prithvi Shaw is gone but not before scoring 82 off just 41 deliveries. Absolutely phenomenal effort from the young opener. Shaw cleared his leg for another big hit but got a top edge and Nitish Rana took a good catch at backward point. Second wicket for Pat Cummins. Prithvi Shaw c Nitish Rana b Cummins 82(41)

Wicket! Pat Cummins finally provides the breakthrough for KKR as he dismissed Shikhar Dhawan. The Indian opener was inching towards another half-century this season but was trapped in front of the stumps. Dhawan lbw b Cummins 46(47).

Prithvi Shaw has been sensational so far and is taking Delhi Capitals to an easy win over a tough opponent. Shikhar Dhawan has supported his partner well and now will be aiming to take his team over the line. KKR need quick wickets and need them in a bunch if they are to get back into the game. 

Sensational half-century for Prithvi Shaw! He goes to the milestone off just 18 balls, the fastest for any batsman this season and second-fastest ever by a DC batsman. DC are cruising towards an easy win and KKR captain Eoin Morgan is looking utterly helpless. Is any drama still left in this contest.

It has been a one-man show so far with Prithvi Shaw smashing KKR bowlers all over the park. While he has been at his aggressive best, Shikhar Dhawan has taken a backseat and is enjoying the show. DC need 88 off mere 84 balls and sensible cricket should see them through. On the other hand, only wickets can bring KKR back in the contest.

Prithvi Shaw is in some mood today as Delhi Capitals have got off to a flier while chasing a decent total. The young opener smashed Shivam Mavi for six boundaries in the first over to set the tone. Shikhar Dhawan also joined the party with a boundary. As a result, DC advance to 43 in the first three overs. KKR desperately need a wicket soon.

The players are back in the middle as the action resumes. Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan are the two DC openers while Shivam Mavi starts proceedings with the ball.

Some late impetus from Andre Russell meant KKR finish at 154/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The Caribbean dasher was absolutely magnificent in the end overs and ended up scoring an unbeaten 45 off 27 deliveries. However, will this total be enough to restrict the potent DC batting line-up. Only time will tell. So, stay tuned for the second innings. 

Some late impetus from Andre Russell meant KKR finish at 154/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The Caribbean dasher was absolutely magnificent in the end overs and ended up scoring an unbeaten 45 off 27 deliveries. However, will this total be enough to restrict the potent DC batting line-up. Only time will tell. So, stay tuned for the second innings. 

Although Andre Russell and Dinesh Karthik have played some big shots in the last couple of overs, the scoring rate is still below seven with 16 overs gone. KKR need some late impetus in the final overs to post a substantial total. Nevertheless, Karthik and Russell are very well able to torment bowlers in end overs.

OUT! The middle-order collapses are haunting KKR again. Shubman Gill falls prey to Avesh Khan as Kolkata lose their fifth wicket. Gill had got a start and he really needed to play a substantial knock but he goes for 43 as Steve Smith takes another catch at long-on. Shubman Gill c Smith b Avesh Khan 43(38)

OUT! Two wickets in three balls for Lalit Yadav as Eoin Morgan and Sunil Narine walk back for ducks. First, it was the KKR skipper who couldn't clear Steve Smith at long-off and then, Narine failed to read a straight and the umpire was happy to accept the LBW appeal. KKR in deep trouble now.

OUT! That's why you call Marcus Stoinis a utility cricketer. His happy knack of taking wickets continues as Rahul Tripathi falls prey to him. The KKR dasher opened the face of the bat to get the cover boundary but found Lalit Yadav inside the ropes. Second one down for KKR. Tripathi c Lalit Yadav b Stoinis 19(17)

Rahul Tripathi came in after Nitish Rana's departure and he joined forces with Shubman Gill. The duo has been watchful so far with the scoring rate being just over seven. Meanwhile, the powerplay overs are done and dusted and one can say it's a shared session.

OUT! Brilliant start for Delhi Capitals as Nitish Rana departs after scoring just 15 runs. Brilliant comeback from Axar Patel after being smashed for a six. The left-arm spinner shortened the length after seeing Rana coming down the track and Rishabh Pant executed a brilliant stumping. First Knight Rider is down. Nitish Rana st Pant b Axar 15(12)

KKR are aiming for a steady start here as Shubman Gill and Nitish Rana have been watchful in the first two overs. Credit must also be given to Kagiso Rabada and Ishant Sharma who have kept things tight with their aggressive bowling. Nevertheless, we'll surely see some fireworks in the remaining powerplay overs.

The players are out in the middle as the second game of super Thursday goes underway. Shubman Gill and Nitish Rana are the two openers for KKR while Ishant Sharma will start proceedings with the ball.

Delhi Capitals Playing XI: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Steven Smith, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kagiso Rabada, Ishant Sharma, Avesh Khan