KKR survive late scare as they defeat DC by 3 wickets to enter IPL final

 

Kolkata Knight Riders survived a middle order collapse to defeat Delhi Capitals by 3 wickets to book their berth in the IPL final. KKR got off to a flying start, courtesy of their openers Shubman Gill (46) and Venkatesh Iyer (55). It looked like an easy chase till a cluster of wickets in the last two-three overs turned the game upside down. From needing 11 off 3 overs to needing 6 off 2, KKR almost shot themselves in the foot. But Rahul Tripathi hit a six in the penultimate ball of the last over to send KKR fans home happy.

Earlier, KKR, led by mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, produced a clinical bowling display on a slow pitch to restrict Delhi Capitals to 135 for 5.

Result summary

Delhi Capitals 135/5

Kolkata Knight Riders (19.5/20 ov) 136/7

KKR won by 3 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

Player of the match

Venkatesh Iyer, KKR 55 (41)