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In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 29, 2025, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) edged out the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs in Match 48 of the IPL 2025 season. This victory marked KKR's first win in four games, keeping their playoff aspirations alive. Batting first, KKR posted a formidable total of 204/9 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was bolstered by significant contributions from Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored 44 runs off 32 balls, and Rinku Singh, who added 36 runs from 25 deliveries. Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane also chipped in with quickfire 27 and 26, setting a challenging target for the Capitals.
In response, DC managed to score 190/9 in their 20 overs, falling short by 14 runs. Despite a strong start, the Capitals couldn't maintain the required run rate, with KKR's bowlers, including Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, delivering crucial overs to restrict the chase. This result has significant implications for both teams. KKR's win keeps them in contention for a playoff spot, while DC's loss puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy, making their upcoming matches must-win encounters.
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Here’s a look at some of the best memes after the recent DC vs KKR IPL 2025 match:
Next up, KKR will take on RR while DC will face SRH.
