Final result
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 106 runs
Player of the match: SP Narine
Result · Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · KKR 19–14 DCVenue par · 196Chase success · 56%POTM · SP Narine
Match preview & overview
KKR Post 272 and Rout Delhi Capitals by 106 Runs in Visakhapatnam
Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Delhi Capitals by 106 runs in Visakhapatnam on 3 April 2024, posting 272/7 after winning the toss and choosing to bat. It was one of the highest totals the ACA-VDCA Stadium has produced in a T20 match. Delhi's reply never got close: they lost 4 wickets in the powerplay and were bowled out for 166 with overs to spare. Sunil Narine was named Player of the Match.
The match followed a pattern KKR have been able to impose when they get their top order firing. Their 88/1 in the first six overs was more than double the venue's powerplay average of 43 runs, and they never eased up. The middle overs produced a further 107 runs for 2 wickets, leaving a total that would have tested any side. Delhi had no platform to build from and never threatened the target.
In the context of the IPL 2024 season, KKR had won their two most recent matches before this game, beating Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Delhi came in after splitting their recent results, which included a win over Chennai Super Kings followed by back-to-back losses.
Pitch report & venue insights
Dr Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam — 58-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
58
T20 matches hosted
196
Avg 1st-innings score
169
Avg 2nd-innings score
56%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
62%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the series 19–14 from 34 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Kolkata Knight Riders
Delhi Capitals34
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102025KKR won by 14 runs
2024KKR won by 7 wickets
2024KKR won by 106 runs
2023DC won by 4 wickets
2022DC won by 4 wickets
2022DC won by 44 runs
2021KKR won by 3 wickets
2021KKR won by 3 wickets
2021DC won by 7 wickets
2020KKR won by 59 runs
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
KKR's 272/7 dwarfs the venue average of 196
The Dr Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium averages 196 in the first innings across 58 T20 matches. Kolkata Knight Riders surpassed that by 76 runs, posting one of the highest totals this ground has seen. The innings was built across all three phases rather than one frantic spell.
Angle 02
Powerplay blitz set a target DC couldn't absorb
Angle 03
SP Narine claimed Player of the Match
Angle 04
Delhi's death overs collapsed to 7 runs from 3 wickets
Angle 05
KKR hold a clear head-to-head advantage: 19 wins to 14
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may be more interesting than outright result lines given the scale of KKR's batting depth: multiple players contributed to 272/7 rather than one individual score dominating.
- The powerplay runs market could be worth examining at this venue. KKR's 88 runs in the first six overs was more than double the ground average of 43; early wickets or boundary counts tend to have elevated variance here.
- Given the chase success rate at Visakhapatnam sits at 53% across 58 matches, toss-related markets may be tighter than the match result suggests. The ground does not lean as heavily towards either batting first or second as some IPL venues.
- With Delhi losing 4 powerplay wickets in the chase, player dismissal markets and top-order batting lines for DC carry more uncertainty than their batting order might imply.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals
What was the result of KKR vs Delhi Capitals on 3 April 2024?
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 106 runs at the Dr Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. KKR posted 272/7 batting first and Delhi were bowled out for 166.
Who won Player of the Match in the KKR vs DC IPL 2024 game?
Sunil Narine (SP Narine) was awarded Player of the Match for his contribution to KKR's victory.
Where to watch KKR vs Delhi Capitals in the IPL on UK TV?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW TV for subscribers. Check the Sky Sports schedule for the specific match time, which will be listed in UK time.
What is the head-to-head record between KKR and Delhi Capitals?
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the all-time head-to-head 19 wins to 14 across 34 IPL meetings. KKR have won the last two encounters, including a 7-wicket win at Eden Gardens later in the 2024 season and a 14-run win in 2025.
How does the Visakhapatnam ground play in T20 cricket?
The ACA-VDCA Stadium averages 196 in the first innings and 169 in the second across 58 T20 matches. The average powerplay score is 43 runs, and teams batting first win around 47% of the time, giving chasers a slim statistical edge overall at 53%.
What were the phase-by-phase scores in KKR's innings against DC?
Kolkata Knight Riders scored 88/1 in the powerplay, added 107/2 in the middle overs, and hit 77/4 at the death to reach 272/7. Delhi's reply was 51/4 in the powerplay, 108/3 in the middle, and just 7/3 at the death.
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Photo credits (5)
- Sunil Narine — photo by Kolkata Knight Riders - Official, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Jasprit Bumrah — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Yashasvi Jaiswal — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Adam Zampa — photo by Storm machine, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source