Kolkata Knight Riders couldn't change their luck as they still struggle to make a mark in the tournament. On the other hand,
Delhi Daredevils showed another commanding performance to move to No. 1 in the IPL Points table. Batting first,
Brendon McCullum started off with a six on the second ball of first over. However he was unlucky as he was given out LBW the next ball and things changed. Kolkata lost their first 3 wickets for just 9 runs in the first 2 overs.
Sourav Ganguly scored 44 runs and a 35 run partnership between
Ajit Agarkar and Murali Karthik helped Kolkata score a modest 123 runs. In reply, Delhi batsmen who are in terrific form reached the target in 17.1 overs.
AB de Villiers scored an unbeaten 40 and his run tally in the tournament reached 271.
Kolkata Knight Riders: 123/8 (20.0 overs)
Sourav Ganguly 44(45), Ajit Agarkar 39(29), Amit Misra 3/14
Delhi Daredevils: 125/3 (17.1 overs)
AB de Villiers 40*(32), D Warner 36(23),
Ishant Sharma 2/23
Result: Delhi Daredevils beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets
Player of the match: Amit Misra
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