Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 48: In a pulsating clash under the Delhi skies, match number 48 of the Indian Premier League 2025 saw the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) outclass the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 29.

It was a night lit with power-packed performances, tense moments, and a flurry of boundaries a fitting reminder of why IPL remains cricket's most celebrated carnival. Delhi won the toss and elected to bowl, hoping to restrict KKR's explosive line-up.

But what followed was a counter-punch from the visitors led by a familiar name in the league's folklore Sunil Narine.

KKR posted a formidable 204/9 in their 20 overs, and though DC gave a spirited chase, they stumbled to 190/9, falling just short of the target in a match that swung like a pendulum till the final over.

Match Summary

• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Delhi Capitals: 190/9 (20 overs)
• Kolkata Knight Riders: 204/9 (20 overs)
• Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 14 runs
• Toss: Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl first

Captains

• Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel
• Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings: Fireworks and Fumbles

KKR's innings was a festival of attacking cricket. Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave them an electric start, blasting a 12-ball 26 with a sensational strike rate of 216.67. Sunil Narine followed up with a fiery 27 off 16, playing the kind of impactful cameo KKR has come to expect from the Caribbean star.

While Ajinkya Rahane steadied briefly with 14, the standout of the innings was youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who crafted a breezy 44 off 32. Venkatesh Iyer also joined the run-fest with a 25-ball 35. Despite losing wickets in clusters towards the end - including a rare double strike from Mitchell Starc in the 19th over - the Knight Riders posted a massive 204, aided by 15 extras from the Delhi bowlers.

Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers for DC, claiming 3/30 in his four overs. Vipraj Nigam impressed again, picking up key wickets including Narine and Rinku Singh, ending with 3/41.

Delhi Capitals Innings: A Tale of What-Ifs

Chasing a daunting 205, DC got off to a rocky start with Abishek Porel falling on just the second ball. However, Faf du Plessis and KL Rahul brought the innings back on track with enterprising knocks - Faf cracking 62 off 45 and Rahul anchoring with 35-ball 50.

Skipper Axar Patel kept hopes alive with an aggressive 43 off just 23 balls, peppered with three towering sixes. But the Capitals' middle-order unravelled rapidly, and their scoring rate took a dip just when it needed acceleration. Tristan Stubbs fell for a duck, and impact sub Ashutosh Sharma's 7 off 6 didn't help the cause.

Vipraj Nigam was the silver lining, showcasing maturity beyond his years with a late surge, scoring 38 off just 19 balls. Yet, the total proved a bridge too far, and the hosts ended 14 runs short.

Top Performers

• Most Runs for DC: Faf du Plessis - 62 (45)
• Most Runs for KKR: Angkrish Raghuvanshi - 44 (32)
• Most Wickets for DC: Mitchell Starc - 3/30
• Most Wickets for KKR: Sunil Narine - 3/29

DC vs KKR: IPL 2025 Award Winners

Each player walked away with ₹1 lakh and well-earned bragging rights:

• Curvv Super Striker of the Match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (KKR) - Strike Rate 216.7
• My11Circle Fantasy King of the Match: Sunil Narine (KKR) - 191 Fantasy Points
• Angel One Most Sixes: Axar Patel (DC) - 3 Sixes
• Rupay On-The-Go Fours: Faf du Plessis (DC) - 7 Fours
• TATA IPL Green Dot Balls: Mitchell Starc (DC) - 12 Dot Balls
• Player of the Match:Sunil Narine (KKR) - 27 Runs, 3/29, 1 Run-Out

Turning Point: DC's Middle Order Collapse

At 136/4 in the 14th over, Delhi looked well on course with Axar Patel and du Plessis firing. However, the quick dismissals of Stubbs and du Plessis in a span of eight balls proved disastrous. From a position of strength, the Capitals lost five wickets for just 53 runs in the final six overs - their chase losing steam exactly when they needed acceleration.

Unsung Hero: Vipraj Nigam

While Narine stole the limelight, young Vipraj Nigam quietly delivered a fine all-round performance. With the ball, he removed both Narine and Rinku Singh, finishing with 3/41. Then with the bat, his unbeaten 38 off 19 kept DC in the hunt until the final over. His fearless approach under pressure showcased his growing stature in the side.

Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals

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

Impact Substitute: Ashutosh Sharma

Kolkata Knight Riders

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

Impact Substitute: Vaibhav Arora

With this win, KKR consolidate their position in the top four of the points table and have injected momentum at the right stage of the tournament. For DC, the loss raises questions about their finishing firepower and middle-order temperament.

As the IPL 2025 caravan rolls on, matches like these remind fans and teams alike every over, every dot ball, every catch counts.