It was the Finn Allen show at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) dismantled the Delhi Capitals (DC) in a clinical eight-wicket victory. The Kiwi opener’s maiden IPL ton, capped off with a dramatic winning six, has breathed new life into KKR’s playoff campaign and sent their Net Run Rate (NRR) soaring.
A 𝙆night of sheer dominance 🔥@KKRiders chase down the 🎯 with 34 deliveries to spare and make it 4⃣ wins on the trot 👊💜
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Match Summary: DC vs KKR, Match 51
Delhi Capitals: 142/8 (20 overs)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 147/2 (14.2 overs)
Result: KKR won by 8 wickets with 34 balls to spare.
Player of the Match: Finn Allen
DC Stumble After a Flashing Start
Choosing to bowl first, KKR’s bowling unit initially felt the heat as Pathum Nissanka (50 off 29) and KL Rahul (23) raced to a 49-run opening stand. However, the introduction of spin turned the tide.
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The spin duo of Anukul Roy (2/31) and the ever-economical Sunil Narine (1/17) strangled the middle order, causing DC to collapse from 74/2 to 89/5. A late, spirited cameo from Ashutosh Sharma (39 off 28) was the only reason Delhi reached a respectable 142/8, but it ultimately proved to be far below par on a night meant for history.
The Finn Allen Storm
KKR’s chase started precariously, losing Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi early to leave the score at 31/2. What followed was absolute carnage.
A 47-ball ton with the last 55 runs coming in only 16 balls 🤯
Finn Allen finishes with 100* in a successful run chase of 143 🔥🔥
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Finn Allen and Cameron Green (33* off 27) stitched together an unbeaten 116-run partnership. Allen was the primary aggressor, smashing 10 towering sixes and 5 fours. In a fairytale finish, Allen needed two runs for the win and six for his century; he cleared the ropes with ease in the 15th over to reach his 100 off 47 balls* and secure the points for Kolkata.
