IPL 2021: Twitter Erupts As Delhi Capitals Hammer Kolkata Knight Riders By 8 Wickets Courtesy A Prithvi Shaw Onslaught

A whirlwind 41-ball 82 by the imperious Prithvi Shaw and a rollicking 131-run opening stand has helped Delhi Capitals swat aside Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in Ahmedabad.

Chasing 155, Delhi Capitals got off to a rollicking start as Prithvi Shaw smashed Shivam Mavi for six consecutive boundaries in the first over.

It was a combination of pure timing and nonchalance from the pocket-size dynamo as he flayed his former U-19 teammate all around the ground.

Shaw started off by nonchalantly hitting Mavi over his head before dishing out an imperious flick towards midwicket. Mavi offered width on the next delivery and Shaw thumped him past the cover region.

Mavi had lost it by then as he dished out a slower delivery and Prithvi Shaw dished out a crunching cover-drive. He bowled another slower one outside off-stump and Prithvi guided it past backward point for his 5th consecutive boundary. And, just to rub further salt to Mavi’s wounds, Shaw then proceeded to loft him over extra cover to make it fours six in a row.

Shaw became just the second batter after Ajinkya Rahane to smash six fours in a row.

And, Delhi Capitals just never looked back after that as Shaw brought up the 50-run-stand in just 3.4 overs with another audacious six over the cover region off Sunil Narine.

Shaw blazed away to a 16-ball 48 as Delhi Capitals completed the powerplay at 0/67.

The young opener eventually got his 50 (in just 18 balls) with a flick to deep square-leg on the first ball of the 8th over to become the 2nd joint-fastest alongside Rishabh Pant for the Delhi Capitals.

And, the youngster celebrated that with an audacious loft on the up over towards long-off for another four as Delhi Capitals raced to 0/81 after 8.

With Shaw going great guns, Shikhar Dhawan decided to play second fiddle as he continuously rotated the strike to let that his young opener continues with the onslaught.

And, Shaw did continue with his onslaught. The duo racked up the 100-run-stand in just the 10th over and with the required rate falling below 5, it was about when and not if Delhi Capitals will win the encounter. The 132-run-opening stand finally came to an end when Dhawan got trapped plumb in front after missing the flick against Pat Cummins.

Prithvi Shaw’s onslaught too came to an end as he finally mistimed an attempted lofted drive while Pant too fell to Cummins [3-24] for an 8-ball 16 but by then the damage had already been done as Marcus Stoinis guided Delhi Capitals to a 7-wicket win in the 17th over.

Late blitz by Andre Russell guided lackluster Kolkata Knight Riders to 154 against Delhi Capitals

Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders once again got off to a sedate start as the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Nitish Rana went at run-a-ball in the first few overs.

Rana looked like breaking the shackles when he reverse-swept Axar Patel in the 4th over but the left-arm orthodox had the last laugh as Rana danced down the track and ended up getting stumped.

Shubman Gill stroked a couple of boundaries off Ishant Sharma in the 6th over as Kolkata Knight Riders ended the powerplay at 1/45.

The duo of Gill and Tripathi stitched 44 runs in the next 5.5 overs before Kolkata Knight Riders endured another horrific collapse as they went from 1/69 to 4/75 within a space of seven balls.

Rahul Tripathi once again flattered to deceive as he holed out against Marcus Stoinis for a 17-ball 19.

Lalit Yadav then proceeded to get in the act as he dismissed Eoin Morgan (0), who holed out in an attempt to chip the off-break over long-off.

KKR once again promoted Sunil Narine ahead of Dre Russ and Dinesh Karthik and the move once again backfired as the off-spinner was undone by a brilliant off-break by Lalit Yadav for a golden duck.

With Andre Russell at the crease, Rishabh Pant brought back Kagiso Rabada in the attack and the Proteas pacer kept the birthday boy in check as Russell managed just 7 runs in his first 14 balls.

With the overs running away and run-rate hovering around 6, Shubman Gill (43 off 38 balls) holed out on a slower delivery by Avesh Khan to leave Kolkata Knight Riders reeling at 5/82 in 13 overs.

Dinesh Karthik smoked a six and a four to break some shackles but Axar Patel dealt another blow on the Kolkata Knight Riders as he trapped him plumb in front with a fast slider. KKR- 6/109 after 16.2 overs.

Russell, however, exploded in the end as he smashed Rabada for a couple of sixes and a four.

He (45 off 27 balls) then backed it up with another six on the last ball of the final over bowled by Avesh Patel as Kolkata Knight Riders scored 42 runs off the last 18 balls to end up with 6/154.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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Decisive opening stand from @<!---->D<!---->e<!---->l<!---->h<!---->i<!---->C<!---->a<!---->p<!---->i<!---->t<!---->a<!---->l<!---->s superb from @<!---->P<!---->r<!---->i<!---->t<!---->h<!---->v<!---->i<!---->S<!---->h<!---->a<!---->w while very hesitant from Kolkata and that’s where the game drifts each time when they bat.

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Captains with 10 points in #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1:

MS Dhoni
Virat Kohli
Rishabh Pant

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DC’s furious assault, led by Shaw’s stunning knock, puts KKR’s inadequacies in perspective. This was a plumb pitch. Par score would have been 180. KKR got 154, let down by the top order, leaving too little for the bowlers to defend

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

In boxing parlance, was a knock-out #<!---->D<!---->C<!---->v<!---->s<!---->K<!---->K<!---->R

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Last 12 balls – 26 runs. Very fast but slow if you are @<!---->P<!---->r<!---->i<!---->t<!---->h<!---->v<!---->i<!---->S<!---->h<!---->a<!---->w because
First 6 balls – 24 runs.
What a super-control knock.

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There have only been four matches in Delhi Capitals' history in which they've scored more Powerplay runs than this. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

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Prithvi Shaw has only played one false shot in this innings. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

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Go for a 100 young genius – go for a big hundred @<!---->P<!---->r<!---->i<!---->t<!---->h<!---->v<!---->i<!---->S<!---->h<!---->a<!---->w – what a talent you are. @<!---->D<!---->e<!---->l<!---->h<!---->i<!---->C<!---->a<!---->p<!---->i<!---->t<!---->a<!---->l<!---->s

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https://twitter.com/BhavyaDhoni/status/1387805273822224388?s=19

Prithvi Shaw !! ????

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

If DC let go Prithvi Shaw can't imagine how pissed I'm going to be

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Couldn't have seen a more contrasting start than this one. #<!---->D<!---->C<!---->v<!---->s<!---->K<!---->K<!---->R. And a more contrasting day for Shivam Mavi!

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/Ittzz_Rahul/status/1387803302448955393?s=19

The runs Gill scores in entire PP, Prithvi Shaw scores in 4 balls

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Shivam Mavi has bowled the third most expensive opening over in IPL history. Only Abu Nechim (27 in 2011) and Harbhajan Singh (26 in 2013) have conceded more runs from the first over of the innings. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/joeys_chandler/status/1387799401020596227?s=19

Six fours in the first over!!!! @<!---->P<!---->r<!---->i<!---->t<!---->h<!---->v<!---->i<!---->S<!---->h<!---->a<!---->w ?

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/Sassy_Soul_/status/1387799357345329153?s=19

Batsmen hitting six fours off six balls in an over in IPL:

Rahane vs S Aravind, RR v RCB, 2012
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If the bottom-half teams are still interested they must watch how the pair of Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw bat in PP: See ball, hit ball. Don't know why others just hold themselves back all the time #<!---->D<!---->C<!---->v<!---->s<!---->K<!---->K<!---->R @<!---->S<!---->D<!---->h<!---->a<!---->w<!---->a<!---->n<!---->2<!---->5 @<!---->P<!---->r<!---->i<!---->t<!---->h<!---->v<!---->i<!---->S<!---->h<!---->a<!---->w

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It isn't EA Cricket, prithvi!!

— The Friendly Neighborhood Expert (@madaddie24) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Shivam Mavi struggling against his U-19 WC captain Prithvi Shaw. 6 fours in an over. Rahane hit 6 fours in an over for RR v RCB in 2012

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

"Edit karke tune mera mor bana diya, mehnat karke tere bhai ne 6 four laga diya"- Shaw's Insta story coming. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

KKR have 154 on the board. At one stage, till Russell cut loose, 140 looked difficult. Gives their bowlers something defend, especially spinners Narine and Chakravarthy

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

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— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Where should Russell Bat? Should Narine open?
Should KL play faster?
Why Is Sanju Samson not consistent?
Where should Kane bat?
Are Pollard and Hardik getting enough balls?
Are CSK using their batting resources well?
Where should ABD bat?

Talking points every single year.?

— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Ever dependable @<!---->a<!---->k<!---->s<!---->h<!---->a<!---->r<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->6 ??

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

6000 runs for @<!---->R<!---->u<!---->s<!---->s<!---->e<!---->l<!---->l<!---->1<!---->2<!---->A

On his 33rd birthday, he completes 6k T20 runs. Hopes of #<!---->K<!---->K<!---->R fans are once again pinned on him!h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->i<!---->E<!---->i<!---->K<!---->U<!---->V<!---->w<!---->B<!---->o<!---->y #<!---->D<!---->C<!---->v<!---->K<!---->K<!---->R #<!---->V<!---->I<!---->V<!---->O<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->p<!---->j<!---->W<!---->Q<!---->R<!---->N<!---->M<!---->w<!---->b<!---->0

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This is the lowest score Andre Russell has been on after 14 balls since January 2012 when he was 4 (14) for Jamaica against Barbados. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

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https://twitter.com/im_yash2307/status/1387781967337324545?s=19

Wonder how #<!---->K<!---->K<!---->R manage to waste Sunil Narine. Either bat him up at the top, where he explodes, or bat him down the order, have cushion to the batting. It is a sheer wastage, to have him in the middle order before Andre Russell & Dinesh Karthik, in the 11th over. #<!---->D<!---->C<!---->v<!---->K<!---->K<!---->R #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

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— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Shubman falls, 7 runs short off his 50 ?

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#<!---->K<!---->K<!---->R have a problem in their top order. Not of pedigree but in terms of the strike rate. Both openers score around 120 and for all his skill, Gill seems to hit an obstacle at about 120. It means everyone below is under pressure to play the big shot.

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Sunil Narine's last four balls faced from spinners in IPL cricket (most recent first):

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Third man up and wide ball. Thank you says Tripathi.

— Cricket With Ash (@CricketWithAsh) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ boundaries in Purple and Gold, and each one classier than the last ?

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— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

FLASH STAT: In powerplays this season the Knight Riders average 44.00 (5th), have lost on average 1.83 wickets (7th) and are going at 7.33 rpo (5th).
KKR 32/1 (5)

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And that’s Rishabh Pant’s answer to that cheeky six #<!---->D<!---->C<!---->v<!---->K<!---->K<!---->R

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Against top six batsmen in this IPL, Kagiso Rabada is conceding runs at 9.10 runs per over and is averaging 44. He's never previously got at more than 9rpo or had an average about 30 in an IPL season. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

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Once Mishi wasn't fit, should have been a straight switch of Nortje for Smith and Mishi with Lalit. But that's expecting too much really.

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