IPL 2025: Sunil Narine hails team effort after win against Delhi Capitals

Kolkata Knight Riders’ all-rounder Sunil Narine lauded the collective team effort after they secured a much-needed 14-run win against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Tuesday in the ongoing IPL 2025. Narine scored a fine cameo of 27 runs off just 12 balls to give a quick start to his team.

More importantly, the veteran spinner returned with impressive figures of 3-29 in his quota of four overs when KKR were defending 205 runs. Narine accounted for Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, and Faf du Plessis. Furthermore, Narine affected in-form KL Rahul’s run-out.

On the other hand, Angkrish Raghuvanshi continued his rich form for KKR, scoring 44 runs off just 32 balls. Moreover, Varun Chakravarthy bagged two wickets and conceded 39 runs in his quota of four overs.

Sunil Narine said in the post-match presentation after bagging Player of the Match award, “It was a total team effort, we started in the middle overs with Anky (Angkrish) and Rinku with the bat. I still back myself to come back and deliver for the team. There are games when you start well and struggle and then there are games that you don’t begin well and end well.”

On asked which wicket he enjoyed the most, Narine said, “It’s all wickets, it is not one wicket that I enjoy. Not the greatest fielder, but it is always good to get a good run-out whenever possible. (on that run-out) Just swing and throw the ball as hard as possible. Self-pride. Always want to be able to give the captain an option of going for you in a pressure situation. If you want to be that player, you have to do the hard work even when there’s no training.”

Kolkata Knight Riders will next take on Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday.