NEW DELHI (AP) — Sunil Narine’s all-round performance kept defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders alive in the Indian Premier League with a 14-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. Narine made a brisk 27 up front to set up a platform for Kolkata's total of 204-9 after Delhi captain Axar Patel won the toss and elected to field.

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary at top of page Capitals are fourth but could go top with win KKR are seventh and would be three points off play-offs with victory READ MORE: 'Why hit a single when you can hit six?

Delhi Capitals' plan to target Kolkata Knight Riders' two main spinners backfired. They lost by 14 runs in Match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. It was their fourth defeat in 10 matches, and they remained in fourth position in the points table.