IPL 2019 | Can’t control Andre Russell when he gets going, claims Shreyas Iyer

Saturday night’s second match of the day between Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals and table-toppers Kolkata Knightriders turned out to be a treat for cricket lovers in the country and the rest of the world as well. The home team had done a magnificent job to dismiss the likes of Chris Lynn, Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana and Shubman Gill before they could do much damage and put KKR in a tough spot midway through the first innings. However, a hard-fought 50 from skipper Dinesh Karthik and a staggering knock of 62 from just 28 deliveries powered the visitors to a respectable total of 185/8 after 20.

Chasing 186, the Capitals’ got off to a good start and looked in good stead to pull off a crucial win against high-flying Kolkata. However, Shaw’s dismissal at 99 and a brilliant last-over from Kuldeep Yadav ensured that the match ends in a tie. Prasidh Krishna bowled the super over for the visitors and managed to restrict Delhi to just 11 runs. Russell and Karthik walked out to the middle as Kagiso Rabada was entrusted with bowling the all-important final over of the game. Despite being hit for a four by Russell off the very first delivery, Rabada kept his calm and managed to defend the 11 runs on board and secure all three points for Ricky Ponting’s side.