Twitter Reactions: Delhi Daredevils beat KKR in a high scoring encounter

Published - 30 Apr 2016, 19:54 IST | Updated - 30 Apr 2016, 19:54 IST

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Suryakumar Yadav and Robin Uthappa vs Delhi Daredevils

Kolkata Knight Riders took on Delhi Daredevils in an even contest at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium. Captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss as KKR elected to field first. While DD brought in Shreyas Iyer, Mohammad Shami, Carlos Brathwaite and Sam Billings, KKR also had Brad Hogg, Piyush Chawla, and Jason Holder coming in for them.

Batting first, Daredevils lost quick wickets as they were reduced to 32/3 in 5 overs. From there on, Nair and Billings built a brilliant partnership of 105 runs from just 68 balls as the Daredevils recovered from an earlier slump. While Nair scored 68 from 50 balls, Billings also shone brightly in his first IPL game as he smashed 54 (34).

Brathwaite’s cameo of 34 runs from 11 balls provided DD innings the finishing touches as they managed to score 180/8 in their quota of 20 overs. Russell and Yadav were the pick of the bowlers as both picked 3 wickets apiece.

On the other hand, even KKR didn’t have a great start as Zaheer sent both Gambhir and Chawla who had been promoted back to the pavilion. While Uthappa displayed some effort, wickets kept tumbling from the other end. Uthappa raced his way to 72 from 52 balls as the rest of the batting faded away.

Russell had the valour to take away the game from Delhi but a brilliant reflex catch by Mishra was followed by another flurry of wickets as KKR were bundled for 159 with 9 balls to spare. Delhi Daredevils won by 27 runs as they moved to no.3 in the points table.

Twitter kept everyone entertained with some superb tweets throughout the KKR-DD clash. Right from lauding Billings and Nair to trolling KKR, here are some of the Twitter reactions that took place during the course of the game:

Kolkata before Mishra Catch: 151/5
Kolkata after Mishra Catch: 8/5
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) April 30, 2016

https://twitter.com/holdingwilley/status/726411095284424704

KKR developing a bad habit of tinkering with batting order. Manish Pandey not being there has thrown them a bit.
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) April 30, 2016

Hahaha. Holder justifies the time he spent on the bench since March.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) April 30, 2016

Amit Mishra just took a catch which came back to him within 2 seconds from the time he delivered the ball.. Incredible reflex!
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) April 30, 2016

When you are bowling and suddenly a Kaali Billi crosses your path. #DDvKKR pic.twitter.com/Nglbp0o8mY
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 30, 2016

A Mumbaikar (Iyer) playing for #DD completes a fine catch to send another Mumbaikar (Yadav) of #KKR on his way, OUT for 21 #DDvKKR #IPL2016
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) April 30, 2016

Shreyas Iyer falls again, this time to take a catch#DDvKKR
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) April 30, 2016

There was some question of how @sambillings would go on debut in India against three spinners. He went really well!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 30, 2016

Spunky fightback by Delhi. Gauntlet thrown at Kolkata. Even for a strong batting line up, 187 not easy to chase
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 30, 2016

Braithwait: c Narine b Russell.
All in the family.#DDvKKR
— billoo (@MohitParmarr) April 30, 2016

U Yadav is the only bowler, Who has the ability to concede 18 runs after taking 3 wckts in first 3 balls in single over.#DDvKKR
— Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) April 30, 2016

https://twitter.com/altcricket/status/726380200792084480

These days, whenever a Brathwaite and an Englishman come together big, fast runs are scored#DDvKKR
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) April 30, 2016

Somebody call the fire brigade because @TridentSportsX has lit the Feroz Shah Kotla! #JeetengeDil #DDvKKR
— Mother Dairy (@MotherDairyMilk) April 30, 2016

Braithwaite's power hitting leaving Kolkata out of breath
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 30, 2016

Today Delhi Daredevils have four wicket-keepers in their playing XI
Quinton de Kock
Sanju Samson
Sam Billings
Rishabh Pant#DDvKKR
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) April 30, 2016