An unusual scene after the Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) match on April 29, where KKR won the match by 14 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium, home ground of DC. After the match, when players from both teams were interacting with each other, Kuldeep Yadav was caught on camera slapping Rinku Singh! The video of the moment has attracted attention from cricket fans. Netizens are currently divided into two regarding this incident. 

It was a must-win match for Kolkata Knight Riders, and they hit the bullseye. KKR outperformed Delhi Capitals. In game 48 of IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders batted much better than in their previous matches; Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 32 of 44 was the best knock of the night from KKR, followed by Rinku Singh's 36 after facing 25 deliveries.

In response to 204, the host team was able to score 190 for 9 in the 20-over limit in the second innings. Kuldeep Yadav, who was in great form during the initial stage of IPL 2025, did not trouble Knight batters enough yesterday evening.

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Did the matter take a serious turn?

Kuldeep bowled 3 overs out of his 4-over quota, spending a total of 27 runs without taking any wickets—not a memorable match for the experienced spinner—and then, a controversial affair.

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Did Kuldeep really slap Rinku Singh? Some of the cricket fans are in a serious mood and even asked Delhi Capitals management to look after this matter. Other cricket fans are thinking differently. According to them, Kuldeep and Rinku are both good friends, so perhaps they are just kidding with each other. From the video it looks like Yadav hit Singh a little bit hard; Rinku himself paused for a moment. 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a 14-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in an exhilarating IPL 2025 Match 48 on April 29, 2025, at Arun Jaitley Stadium. At a posted trot of 204/9 from KKR, DC managed to chase 190 with all effort but ultimately fell short when the decisive bowling pressure came in from KKR. Let's check why DC lost this game.

The first reason is that DC could not defend a competitive total, which was 204/9, by way of poor bowling and no breakthroughs made at all. KKR's batsmen, led by Raghuvanshi (66), Rinku Singh, and Sunil Narine, had almost demoralized the bowling attack of Mitchell Starc (3/43) and Vipuraj Nigam (2/41) with their onslaught during the powerplay and the middle overs thanks to 44 off 32 deliveries from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and 36 off 25 balls from Rinku Singh. DC had some low contributions from its bowlers, such as Mitchell Starc (3/43) and Vipuraj Nigam (2/41). While DC had not come to chase a target of that magnitude, there were questions regarding KKR's attunement to Indian conditions in getting a score such as that. 

A perplexing fight, though, with the quick-fire abs of Axar Patel (43 off 23) and Vipuraj Nigam (38 off 19), with some fight back by turning pretty much—I feel it's only towards the end that they're not going to be able to up the ante—caused KKR's death bowling - Varun specifically (2/39) and Vaibhav Arora (1/19)—and sealed an interesting but doomed run chase.

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1. Inconsistent Top-Order Performance

While Faf du Plessis offered a good start with a stylish 62 off 45 balls, there was no support from the rest of Delhi's top-order batting. The early wickets and lack of solid partnerships in the powerplay put pressure on the middle order to try and repair the slow start. This inconsistency at the top hindered the momentum of the Capitals in a chase of over 200, as they found themselves in a catch-up for the rest of their innings.

2. Kolkata's Bowling Impact in Crucial Moments

KKR bowlers at key moments worked with a will for Sunil Narine (3/29) to wrest key breakthroughs. Narine broke the middle order's back while containing runs strongly in the middle. Varun Chakravarthy and Vaibhav Arora lent timely wickets and disciplined spells, all putting a wrench in Delhi's efforts to accelerate, especially from the moment the asking rate leaped sharply in the death overs.

3. Expensive Bowling Despite Wicket-Taking

Delhi bowlers Mitchell Starc and Vipraj Nigam took two very vital wickets but gave away runs at an expensive rate-Starc 43 runs and Nigam 41 runs. Those overcosting Delhi would allow KKR to put up the stiff 204/9 run target. The inability to control the scoring, especially in the death overs, meant that Delhi’s batters had a stiffer target than ideal, ultimately proving too much to overcome despite a strong fightback.

In Match 48 of IPL 2025, held at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, KKR had to display genuine grit to secure a 14-run win over DC on April 29, 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) scored 204/9, a total that Delhi Capitals (DC) could only chase down to 190/9 after a spirited attempt. Sunil Narine contributed significantly to KKR's cause with an all-around performance that gave him the Player of the Match award and enhanced KKR's playoff possibilities.

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

KKR, electing to bat first, set a target of 205 runs, finishing at 204/9. Angkrish Raghuvanshi gave a steady start with 44 off 32 balls, while Rinku Singh kept the momentum going with an explosive 36 off 25 balls. Despite the fall of regular wickets, Narine added impetus with a quickfire 27 runs off 16 balls, injecting momentum despite regular wickets. Mitchell Starc (3/43) and Axar Patel (2/27) led with impressive contributions from Vipuraj Nigam (2/41) but ensured a fighting total on a batting-friendly Delhi pitch, or at least, KKR's last bits, including Andre Russell (15 off 8).

Delhi Capitals Innings

The DC managed a good fight but in the end got knocked out for 190 at the loss of 9 wickets, which made the distance separating them from victory just 14 runs. Faf du Plessis was the star with 62 off 45 balls, bringing DC into the game. There was also Axar Patel scoring 43 off 23 balls toward the end. Vipuraj Nigam added 38 off 19 balls at the tail end, but the middle order went crumbling under pressure. The hosts' bowlers Sunil Narine (3/29) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/39) were ably supported by Vaibhav (1/19), restricting DC despite their effort on a high-scoring track.

Also Read: Top 3 reasons why Delhi Capitals Lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 Match 48

DC vs KKR: Post Match Reactions

Andre Russell (KKR): Russell celebrates while on his birthday, saying, “Team members wanted to give this win as a cross to me because nothing beats a win as an awesome IPL gift!” He praised an over in which all things began to change rapidly following two wickets, of Warden and then of du Plessis: “Sunil, having one great over, instilled the momentum; the bowlers, with Russell taking yorkers and K. Chakaravarty's leg spin, bowled so well against Delhi, the new 15-to-20-run differential inflicted on us during the power play proven to be so heavily over."

Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals Captain): Feeling that they gave 15 or so more runs in the powerplay and misreading the final chase, Patel said, "Vipul came in and made 38 off 19, and I subsequently took up the 43 off 23 from there." As she had felt any close losses being painful this year, she sighed of needing a partnership to chase 205 on that surface.

Ajinkya Rahane (KKR Captain): Rahane, who had a mild knock he had seen toed into, was full of praise, saying, "I will be fine; Sunil bowled two good overs post-13 overs and removed Rahul Tewatia and Vipul." From the other side, he rued how he might probably have praised the top score of 204: "Very honestly, that was 15 runs short. In tight-spell-killing attacks, Russell's yorker-stuffed over and Anukul Roy were key on that track."

Sunil Narine (Player of the Match): Praising the team, he said, "Gurbaz's early 20s, Rahane's 30s, and Rinku's 36 set the tone." About his bowling effort, he said, I struggled early but backed myself to return, nailing key overs to dismiss du Plessis and Patel - happy to contribute!"

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Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Match Scorecard

Kolkata Knight Riders – 204/9 (20 Overs)

Delhi Capitals – 190/9 (20 Overs)

On 29th April 2025, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Delhi Capitals' Dushmantha Chameera took everyone aback with a miraculous catch during their match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. In the 20th over of the match, Anukul Roy had glanced a Mitchell Starc ball over square leg, but Chameera's speed and agility proved to be the deciding factors.

Chameera, anticipating the ball, ran to his left and hurled himself sideways, stretching both arms to the limit. He managed to hold the catch in an incredible display of athleticism and left everyone at the stadium speechless.

Since it could restrict KKR's scoring chances in the last over, this remarkable catch might prove to be the difference-maker in the match. Chameera's catch is evidence of his excellent fielding abilities, which have been a hallmark of his cricket career.

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Raghuvanshi and Rinku help KKR post 204 against Delhi Capitals

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a solid total of 204/9 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals (DC), with solid batting by Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh. After a good start by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine, KKR lost two wickets in a hurry, but Raghuvanshi and Rinku batted sensibly and forged a crucial partnership to keep their team in the game.

Both teams have batted sensibly, scoring boundaries and rotating the strike. Despite Delhi Capitals' revival in the last overs by Mitchell Starc grabbing three consecutive wickets, KKR were able to reach 200 runs. Their strong batting has provided them with an excellent opportunity to win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Kolkata Knight Riders has made a shocking combination in their first XI against Delhi Capitals by leaving their pacer Vaibhav Arora on the bench and opting to go out with Anukul Roy, an Indian spinner.

Arora has been an instrumental figure in the KKR camp since 2023, playing an important role behind the Purple Brigade's IPL 2024 triumph. In the last match of IPL 2025, where Kolkata Knight Riders faced Punjab Kings, Arora took a couple of wickets; so far, he has bagged a total of 11 scalps in 8 matches.

The defending champion side is struggling to get their momentum from the beginning of the ongoing tournament; they are still looking for the right combination. The Kolkata-based franchise is currently in 7th spot with 7 points after playing 9 games. They need to win all of their remaining matches to keep their playoff possibilities alive.

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Opting out Vaibhav Arora out of the playing line-up against Delhi Capitals is an unpredictable move from the Ajinkya Rahane-led side. During the toss, the KKR skipper has made clear why they put Anukul Roy into the squad in place of the pacer.

 KKR skipper explained why they left Arora in dugout 

According to the experienced cricketer, "Anukul Roy comes in. It's hard to read the wicket (Arun Jaitley Stadium), but looking at it now and the last game, the left-arm spinner seems like a good option. We have to win five out of five. We're trying to give our best and play one game at a time. We don't want to think too much about the pitch; we'll assess conditions quickly and decide the approach."

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders squads for the match

Delhi Capitals

Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mukesh Kumar.

Impact Subs: Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tripurana Vijay, and Donovan Ferreira.

Kolkata Knight Riders

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, and Varun Chakaravarthy.

Impact Subs: Manish Pandey, Mayank Markande, Vaibhav Arora, Ramandeep Singh, Luvnith Sisodia.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is returning with exciting cricket action, which is all set to begin on April 22, 2025. This season holds the promise of exciting matches, fierce rivalries, and memorable performances by the best cricketers in the world. Fans globally are eagerly waiting to watch and support their favorite teams. From watching television to streaming online, here is a complete guide to IPL 2025 

DC vs KKR Match Details

• Date: April 29th, 2025
• Time:  7:30 PM IST
• Venue:Delhi

DC vs KKR Live Streaming  TV Broadcast by Country

DC vs KKR Match Preview

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 48 of the IPL 2025 on April 29 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. DC have been in excellent form this season, winning six out of nine matches and finishing 4th in the points table with 12 points. In contrast, KKR has struggled this season, winning only three of nine games and is currently seventh with seven points. DC's last game was against Royal Challengers Bangalore. DC batted first and scored 162 runs for the loss of eight wickets. KL Rahul scored 41 runs from 39 deliveries. The last game of KKR was washed out due to rain. PBKS scored 201 runs with the loss of four wickets.

DC vs KKR Match Details 

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 48th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Date & Time: 29th April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

DC vs KKR Venue Stats

DC vs KKR Pitch Report

Arun Jaitley Stadium is typically known as a spin-friendly surface that becomes slower during the second innings. However, based on previous seasons, the pitch has remained flat throughout, and dew is unlikely to affect how the game plays out.

DC vs KKR Weather Report

The weather on match day at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is expected to be extremely hot and dry, with hazy sunshine throughout the day.  

DC vs KKR Last Five Matches

DC vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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DC vs KKR Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

• KL Rahul – KL Rahul scored 364 runs in 8 innings with an average of 60 and a strike rate of 146.
• Kuldeep Yadav –  Kuldeep Yadav has 12 wickets with an economy of 6.55—the lowest among the bowlers.

Top Picks – Kolkata Knight Riders

• Ajinkya Rahane – Ajinkya Rahane is their leading run-scorer, scoring 271 runs at a strike rate of 146.
• Varun Chakaravarthy – Varun Chakaravarthy was outstanding in the last game against RR. His economy is 6.85, the lowest among bowlers.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DC vs KKR Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(VC), Sunil Narine(C),  Andre Russell, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for DC vs KKR Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul(C), Abishek Porel, Ajinkya Rahane(VC), Venkatesh Iyer, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sunil Narine,  Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sunil Narine, KL Rahul

Vice-captain – Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

DC vs KKR Probable Winners:

KKR, the defending champions, have fallen behind this season. The primary cause is a lack of firepower in the two batting and bowling departments. On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals have been performing well. They won their first four games. KL Rahul has returned to his T20 boots, scoring 380 runs. Considering the team combination, Delhi Capitals is expected to win this match.

Delhi Capitals(DC) will play against Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) in the forty-eighth match of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. KKR won the title last season, while DC just missed the playoffs in IPL 2024. 

When they last played these two teams, KKR easily won against DC, chasing down the target without any trouble. Now with the match in Delhi in IPL 2025, DC will take revenge in IPL 2025. Currently, DC sits in the fourth spot in the points table and has won six wins from nine matches, while KKR is in seventh, having three wins from nine games they have played so far in the tournament. Although the teams are even on points DC currently has the advantage with a better net run rate, as well as an extra game remaining. 

DC: Impact players 

Ashutosh Sharma: A talented batter who can come in if Delhi Capitals lose early wickets while batting first or need quick runs when chasing a big score. He showed his skills by scoring 66 runs against LSG after coming in as a substitute in the first match. Last time he played against RCB, he scored 2 runs in 3 balls.

Dushmantha Chameera: The Sri Lankan fast bowler can move the new ball and would be a good option to bring in during the second innings if the pitch is helping the pacers. But for that to happen, Delhi Capitals need to start with only three overseas players in their playing XI. In the last match against RCB, he bowled three overs and took 1 wicket, conceding 24 runs.

Mohit Sharma: The experienced fast bowler can be a substitute when the team is bowling second, especially if the pitch is good for pacers. He has taken 134 wickets in 119 IPL matches. In the last match against GT, he bowled two overs and took 0 wickets, conceding 28 runs.

Karun Nair:  A classic top-order batter who can step in if Delhi Capitals lose early wickets and need extra batting power. He can also be used in the second innings by replacing a bowler if the team is in trouble. Last time he played against RCB, he scored 4 runs in 4 balls.

ALSO READ: IPL 2025: Probable Playing XI for DC vs KKR

KKR: Impact players 

Chetan Sakariya: Although Harshit Rana has done well in the death overs, he’s had some trouble during the powerplay. This might give Chetan Sakariya a chance to step in as a left-arm seamer.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi: A young talent for KKR, Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been showing promise with some strong performances. The 20-year-old batter is in great form and has made the most of his chances this season. Last time he played against GT, he scored 27 runs in 13 balls.

Rovman Powell: If the team needs someone to hit big, Rovman Powell could be the right choice, especially with Andre Russell and Rinku Singh not in the best form lately.

Vaibhav Arora: A pacer who can swing the ball, Vaibhav Arora could be brought in as an impact player in the second innings if the pitch favors fast bowlers. He bowled key powerplay overs against SRH, though the ball didn’t swing much there. In the last match against GT, he bowled 4 overs, took 1 wicket, and had an economy rate of 11.00.

The Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (DC vs KKR) match has been scheduled for the 48th match of the IPL 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday evening (April 29). Both teams will play their 10th game of the season. 

In the IPL 2025 points table, Delhi Capitals are in fourth place with 12 points (six wins and three losses), and the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are in seventh position with seven points (three wins, five losses, and one no result). 

KKR are struggling to defend their title as they are winless in their last three matches (no result in the last game), and Delhi Capitals have recently lost their consistency as they have won only one in their last three fixtures. KKR batters are deeply struggling this season, while DC have a lack of big knocks in batting, along with recent dry performances from their top bowlers.

See Also: IPL 2025 DC vs KKR : Player battles to watch out

IPL 2025, Match 48: DC vs KKR - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 48

Match: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (DC vs KKR)

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Match Date (Day): April 29, 2025 (Tuesday)

Official Toss Time: 19:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 19:30 local time

IPL 2025, Match 48: DC vs KKR - Venue Stats

Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi) will host its fourth match of the IPL 2025. After Mumbai Indians won by 12 runs during the first match of the season at this venue, Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals in the Super Over in the next fixture, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the last Delhi game by six wickets. 

• Before the last two T20 games (one Super Over win and one successful chase), the Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi) experienced nine consecutive victories for the first batting teams in T20 format.  

IPL 2025, Match 48: DC vs KKR - Head-to-Head

• It will be their first meeting in the IPL 2025. 

• After winning three successive matches, Delhi Capitals lost both IPL 2024 matches against Kolkata Knight Riders. 

In the 48th match of the IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (DC vs KKR) will be played on Tuesday evening (April 29) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. It will be their first meeting this season.

Delhi Capitals are in the fourth position in the IPL 2025 points table with 12 points after nine games, recording six wins and three losses. Meanwhile, the seventh-placed Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champions, are struggling with seven points after nine games, recording three wins, five losses, and a no-result in their last fixture. While DC won only once in their last three games, KKR are winless in their last three matches, including a no-result.

See Also: IPL 2025 DC vs KKR : Player battles to watch out

IPL 2025, Match 48: DC vs KKR - Playing XIs Status

Delhi Capitals’ main bowlers, Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav, have struggled in the last few matches, as other bowlers’ support is very much required. Meanwhile, DC batters are producing a lack of big knocks. However, against the struggling KKR, DC are unlikely to make any big changes.

Defending champions KKR are on the back foot. Their batting is the major issue, while the battle between South African Quinton de Kock and Afghan Rahmanullah Gurbaz is still on. KKR batters are failing to play good knocks, and Andre Russell’s weak batting form makes the situation worse for them. Also, there is a special question for KKR: Can we see Anrich Nortje once again? 

IPL 2025, Match 48: DC vs KKR Probable Playing XI

Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (Captain), Ashutosh Sharma/Mukesh Kumar (Impact Sub), Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera 

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI: Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Rinku Singh, Vaibhav Arora/Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Impact Sub), Venkatesh Iyer, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje/Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakravarthy.