New Delhi, April 15: Delhi Daredevils (DD) comprehensively defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 51 runs in the Match 15 of IPL 2017 at the Feroz Shah Kotla. (Match scorecard)
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The win takes Delhi to the third position in the league table behind Mumbai Indians and leaders Kolkata Knight Riders. DD have played a match less. (Match report)
Batting first, Delhi posted a big total of 188 for the loss of 6 wickets in their stipulated 20 overs. English opener Sam Billings scored a blistering 55 off 40 balls to give them a steady star.
Corey Anderson finished the innings with a quick-fire 39 run off just 22 balls.
In reply, Kings XI Punjab managed to score just 137 runs in 20 overs losing 8 wickets.
Here are the highlights from the Delhi Vs Punjab game
# Kings XI Punjab scored 137 for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs.
# Corey Anderson was the man of the match.
# Chris Morris was the peak of the Delhi bowlers (3/23 in 4 overs).
# Shahbaz Nadeem took 2 wickets in his 2 overs for just 13 runs.
# Axar Patel was the highest run scorer for Kings XI Punjab (44 runs off 29 balls).
# KC Cariappa was the pick of the bowlers for Punjab (1/23 in 3 overs).
# Varun Aaron conceded the most number runs (45 runs in 4 overs) and also picked up the most wickets (2).
# Delhi scored 19 runs off the final over.
# Delhi Daredevils scored 83 runs in the first 10 overs and 105 runs in the last 10 overs.
#Corey Anderson scored quickfire 39 off 22 balls to take Delhi's score to 188.
# Sam Billings scored 55 runs off 40 balls to give Delhi a great start.
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