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KKR's Turnaround Puts Them in Playoff Race: Aditya Tare

KKR kept their playoff hopes alive with a fourth consecutive win, defeating DC by eight wickets. Finn Allen's maiden IPL century powered the chase of 143 in just 14.2 overs. Former cricketer Aditya Tare praised KKR's turnaround after losing five straight games, citing their spin attack's resurgence. Tare criticized DC's passive batting, noting they scored only 10 runs in 30 balls during the middle overs.

Key Points: KKR's Turnaround Boosts Playoff Hopes: Tare

  • KKR wins fourth consecutive match
  • Finn Allen scores maiden IPL century
  • Spin trio dominates DC middle order
  • DC scores only 10 runs in 30 balls during middle overs
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KKR have turned their campaign, will fancy their chances of entering playoff race: Tare

Aditya Tare praises KKR's fourth straight win, highlighting Finn Allen's century and spin dominance as they eye top-four spot.

"They lost five games in a row at the start, but now they have turned it around and will fancy their chances of getting into the race for the top four. - Aditya Tare"

New Delhi, May 9

Former cricketer Aditya Tare has praised Kolkata Knight Riders' newfound form after a poor start to the season, saying this turnaround in their campaign will fancy their chances of getting into the race for the top four.

KKR kept their playoff dreams firmly alive, registering their fourth consecutive victory with a commanding eight-wicket win over DC on Friday evening. Following a clinical bowling performance that strangled the hosts on a weary Arun Jaitley Stadium, KKR made light work of the 143-run target. The chase was defined by a breathtaking maiden IPL century from Finn Allen, who decimated the Delhi bowling attack to seal the match in just 14.2 overs.

"IPL is won by teams that build momentum at the business end and KKR, with back-to-back victories, have turned their season around when it mattered the most. They have some great match-winners, and now they have started to fire together as a unit. Their spin attack has come back to life, which has given them an edge.

"Their pace attack is picking up regular wickets. The form of Finn Allen and Cameron Green with the bat is looking good. They lost five games in a row at the start, but now they have turned it around and will fancy their chances of getting into the race for the top four," he said on JioStar.

started with fluent intent as openers Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul negotiated the early overs effectively. The trio of Sunil Narine (1-17), Varun Chakaravarthy (0 -28), and Anukul Roy (2-31) delivered an absolute masterclass in slow bowling, choking the DC middle order as the host were restricted to a paltry total of 142/8.

Reflecting on DC' batting collapse against KKR, Tare said, "Delhi's middle-order collapse put them under too much pressure. Their batters failed to shift the momentum back onto the bowlers. There was a clear lack of intent. You rarely see such a passive stretch of play in T20 cricket; where a team manages to score only 10 runs off 30 balls in the middle overs, you might as well be bowled out for 120."

"But at least try to attack and put the pressure back on the bowling side. That was completely missing from DC's batting. Credit to Ashutosh Sharma for his late blinder, which helped Delhi salvage some respectability. Otherwise, it was the KKR spinners who completely dominated those middle overs and never let the game slip," he added.

KKR will now look to carry forward this blitzkrieg form and push for a fifth consecutive win in the matches ahead.

- IANS

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Priya S
Honestly, DC's batting was pathetic. 10 runs in 30 balls in the middle overs? That's not T20, that's test match stuff! 😅 Ashutosh Sharma played a gem, but others need to take responsibility. KKR's spin trio is looking dangerous now—Narine, Varun, and Anukul are a lethal combination.
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Vikram M
It's all about momentum in IPL. KKR reminds me of their 2014 campaign where they came back from nowhere. But let's be realistic—they still need other results to go their way. Good to see Finn Allen and Cameron Green firing. Indian scouts should keep an eye on Anukul Roy, he's been consistent.
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Michael C
As an Aussie following IPL, I have to say—Finn Allen's innings was incredible! He's been underrated in T20 leagues. But KKR's spin attack is the real story here. Narine's economy of 1/17 in this era of T20 is outstanding. DC need to rethink their batting strategy big time.
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Rohit P
Aditya Tare knows his cricket, no doubt. But I feel DC management should be criticized more. They have good players but no plan B when the top order fails. KKR's turnaround shows what good team culture can do—Shreyas Iyer must be proud of his boys. Spin domination on Delhi pitch was expected though, should have prepared better.
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Kavya N
Not convinced fully yet. KKR beat DC who are in shambles. Let's see how they perform against stronger teams like CSK or GT. But

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