Final result
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 14 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 · 185Chase success · 55%POTM · SP Narine
Match preview & overview
KKR edge Delhi by 14 runs in high-scoring Arun Jaitley thriller
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on 29 April 2025, in an IPL T20 fixture that produced scores well above the ground's historical averages. KKR posted 204/9 after Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field. Delhi's chase started shakily and, despite a strong middle-overs period, they fell short on 190/9. Sunil Narine was named Player of the Match for his contributions across both innings.
KKR's innings was built on an extraordinary powerplay. They reached 79/1 inside the first six overs, nearly double the Arun Jaitley Stadium's average powerplay figure of 44 runs. The middle overs produced another 80 runs at the cost of 3 wickets, before the batting order frayed in the death, losing 5 wickets for 45. The total of 204 nonetheless represented a challenging ask on a ground where the average first-innings score is 185 across 165 matches.
Delhi's reply was more measured but never quite on the required pace. Their powerplay yielded 58/2, already 21 runs behind KKR's equivalent phase. The middle overs were Delhi's best stretch: 88 runs from overs 7 to 15 kept them mathematically in the game. The death overs, however, mirrored KKR's: 44 runs and 4 wickets lost, leaving them 14 runs adrift at the close.
Pitch report & venue insights
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — 165-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
165
T20 matches hosted
185
Avg 1st-innings score
165
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
61%
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 powerplay set the tone at 79/1
Kolkata Knight Riders raced to 79 runs for the loss of just 1 wicket in the powerplay, well above the venue's average of 44 powerplay runs. That early platform gave them enough buffer to post 204/9 despite losing 5 wickets in the death overs.
Angle 02
SP Narine wins Player of the Match
Angle 03
Delhi's middle overs: 88 runs, but not enough
Angle 04
Venue average comfortably beaten by both sides
Angle 05
KKR lead the head-to-head 19–14 from 34 meetings
Key players
Players who decided it
Kolkata Knight Riders
SP Narine
Delhi Capitals
Kuldeep Yadav
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may be more attractive than outright result lines in high-scoring Arun Jaitley fixtures, given both sides historically post above the venue's 185-run first-innings average.
- Powerplay performance has outsized influence at this ground; markets tied to powerplay runs or early wickets could reflect the phase-by-phase patterns seen here.
- With the chase success rate at this venue sitting at 56%, outright result lines for toss winners fielding first have historically been relatively tight.
- Player of the Match markets in KKR matches are worth reviewing when Narine is available, given the frequency with which his dual contributions decide close contests.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals
Who won the KKR vs Delhi Capitals IPL match on 29 April 2025?
Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 14 runs. KKR posted 204/9 in their 20 overs and Delhi Capitals were bowled out for 190/9 in reply at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Who was the Player of the Match in KKR vs DC on 29 April 2025?
Sunil Narine (SP Narine) of Kolkata Knight Riders was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution across both innings.
What is the head-to-head record between KKR and Delhi Capitals?
Across 34 IPL meetings, Kolkata Knight Riders lead 19–14. KKR won both meetings in 2024, including by 106 runs at Vizag, though Delhi had won three consecutive fixtures between 2022 and 2023.
Where to watch KKR vs Delhi Capitals IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for exact UK kick-off times, which typically fall in the early-to-mid afternoon depending on the time of year.
What is the Arun Jaitley Stadium's average T20 score?
Across 165 T20 matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the average first-innings score is 185 and the average second-innings score is 165. Teams batting first have a chase success rate of 56% against them at this ground.
What were the toss and innings details of this match?
Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to field. Kolkata Knight Riders batted first and posted 204/9. Delhi Capitals then replied with 190/9, falling 14 runs short of the target.
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Photo credits (2)
- Sunil Narine — photo by Kolkata Knight Riders - Official, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Kuldeep Yadav — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source