Twitter Reactions: KKR continue their dominant run in the IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders continued their golden run in this year’s IPL season as they achieved their third consecutive victory. At the top of the points table with 14 points and an outstanding NRR, KKR seems to be knocking the door for the playoffs. On the other hand, Delhi Daredevils continue to languish at the bottom.

Earlier in the day, it was Captain Gautam Gambhir who won the toss as Kolkata Knight Riders elected to field first. They made two changes as Nathan Coulter-Nile came in place of Dwayne Bravo while Sheldon Jackson was included ahead of Piyush Chawla. For Delhi Daredevils, Ankit Bawne replaced Aditya Tare in the playing XI.

Delhi Daredevils began in emphatic fashion. While opener Karun Nair played a slow knock, Sanju Samson provided some fireworks from the other end. After Nair’s dismissal, Shreyas Iyer joined the party as both together combined for a 75 run partnership off 55 balls for the third wicket.

However, quick dismissals of both batsmen triggered a collapse for the Delhi Daredevils. The likes of Rishabh Pant, Chris Morris and Corey Anderson failed to get going as they could only manage 160/6 in their quota of 20 overs.

Nathan Coulter-Nile struck thrice as he was the pick of the bowlers among the Kolkata bowlers. Umesh Yadav also managed to get a wicket but was a bit expensive. Sunil Narine was clinical as his figures of 1/25 depict.

For Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunil Narine failed to recreate his magic with the bat as he was bowled by Kagiso Rabada. However, Gambhir played yet another scintillating captain’s knock as he took Kolkata Knight Riders home. Earlier, Robin Uthappa who was dropped in the beginning went on to score his consecutive half century. He scored 4 sixes in his innings of 59(33).

However, the star of the day was Gambhir with his 71 runs from just 52 balls. His innings ensured it was a comfortable chase for the Kolkata Knight Riders as they’re already on the brink of qualifying for the playoffs.

Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions that took place during the course of the game.

R.Shastri:Congrats! Reason behind ur outstanding performance.???
GG:It's my natural game n SRK Bola Pajama Bech K Dhoni ko Lega To fati Meri

— ㅤ (@firkiii) April 28, 2017

If Indian selectors is searching someone to replace KL Rahul in Champions trophy then Gautam Gambhir could be the answer..

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) April 28, 2017

What is Delhi daredevils doing in #IPL from 10 years

Dravid: ???? https://t.co/L9QEuQXyia

— Tarun ♞ (@tarun_0707) April 28, 2017

If India were playing a T20 tournament immediately after the #IPL, Robin should be one of the names on the team sheet. #KKRvDD

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 28, 2017

#Uthappa is not wasting any time

He is smashing it all over the place, 4th fifty for him in #IPL#KKRvDD #IPL2017

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) April 28, 2017

When bowling to Uthappa, keep your fielders outside stadium to avoid any drop catches. #IPL

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 28, 2017

DD and RCB fighting for the wooden spoon then?

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) April 28, 2017

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils supporters need to form a union against their respective teams. #IPL

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) April 28, 2017

Before Catch Drop : Uthappa
After Catch Drop : Katappa#KKRvDD

— Virender Swag (@virender_swag) April 28, 2017

Delhi Daredevils trying their best to keep RCB above them in the points table. #IPL pic.twitter.com/y2c0uLLd2m

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 28, 2017

Delhi are trying hard to ensure Rahul Dravid does more than just throw his cap down. School boy cricket galore. #IPL

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) April 28, 2017

Doesnt feel like a good match up for Narine, but he has surprised… #ipl

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) April 28, 2017

If DD had a team in formula 1 racing, they would be enquiring about speed limits before hitting the tracks. #IPL

— cricBC (@cricBC) April 28, 2017

If DD had played only defensive shots after the power play, they would've ended with more than 160 #KKRvDD

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) April 28, 2017

Delhi once again hell bent on not giving Morris enough balls to face. Can't fathom why they lack common sense. #IPL

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) April 28, 2017

Ankit Bwane calling in hindi with Morris on the other end
"Aaja aaja", "Chal, ho gaya" #IPL

— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) April 28, 2017

How bad must Carlos Brathwaite and Sam Billings be to be benched ahead of Corey Anderson #KKRvDD

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) April 28, 2017

Delhi Daredevils can make Kheer a Khichadi. What a waste of a good start. #IPL

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 28, 2017

Delhi's batting losing plot again: from 126-1 to 140-4 in 2 overs and 180 now looks doubtful. KKR have stormed back, and for the first time!

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 28, 2017

Nathan Coulter Nile! Two yorkers and two wickets. First Samson, Now Iyer. #KKRvDD

— Satnam ? (@imSatnam_) April 28, 2017

Yusuf Pathan giving tough competition to GG for worst fielder award of #IPL2017 #DDvKKR

— Kuptaan ?? (@Kuptaan) April 28, 2017

If you're struggling for runs, Grandhomme will help you out.. #ipl

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) April 28, 2017

Sanju Samson this IPL
Strike Rate in PP: 171
Strike Rate outside the PP: 100 #IPL #KKRvDD

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 28, 2017

Sanju Samson scored 27 runs in his first 12 balls. In the next 14 balls he scored a run a ball.

Samson could have hurt KKR but he didn't.

— Clive (@vanillawallah) April 28, 2017

Watching Kuldeep Yadav as I read the article about how there is a dearth of young spinners in the domestic ranks

— if Shrikant,who can? (@HomerOpines) April 28, 2017

Every game I expect to be Woakes last in the #IPL….

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) April 28, 2017

Karun Nair's strike rate is 100+ right now. Good time to get out and savour the moment. #IPL

— cricBC (@cricBC) April 28, 2017

So fourth different opening combination for DD in their seventh game. #KKRvDD

— Abhishek (@absycric) April 28, 2017