New Delhi, April 30 — Delhi Capitals’ hopes of climbing further up the IPL 2025 points table were dented on Tuesday night after a 14-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing a formidable total of 204, Delhi managed to post 190 despite strong efforts from top-order and middle-order batters.
Faf du Plessis (62 off 45), captain Axar Patel (43 off 23), and young batter Vipraj Nigam (38 off 19) displayed solid intent, but the team fell just short of the target.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Vipraj Nigam admitted that poor shot selection played a critical role in the loss.
When asked about the decision to bowl first after winning the toss, Nigam explained:
Nigam also spoke about his personal growth and support from senior players:
On his camaraderie with fellow teammate Kuldeep YadavNigam said:
Delhi Capitals, currently placed fourth on the IPL 2025 points table, will look to bounce back in their next game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. A win in that fixture could reinforce their playoff push and help regain momentum in the tournament.