Internet Desk: Delhi Daredevils cruised to a comprehensive 8 wickets win over Kings XI Punjab at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Friday. Amit Mishra(11/4) and Quinton de Kock(59 not out) shined for the hosts .
Electing to field first, the Daredevils restricted Kings XI Punjab to a paltry 111 for 9 in 20 overs, courtesy Mishra, who today became the second highest wicket-taker in IPL history after returning with figures of 3-0-11-4. He now has 116 IPL wickets under his belt.
The hosts then returned with an impressive batting display with opener de Kock (59 not out) and Sanju Samson (33) sharing a match-winning 91-run partnership off 64 balls for the second wicket to open accounts for Delhi who had lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in their campaign opener.
Pawan Negi hit the winning runs by scoring a six in the 14th over as Delhi overhauled the target of 112 with 39 balls to spare .
Brief Scores:
Kings XI Punjab: 111 for 9 in 20 overs (Manan Vohra 32; Amit Mishra 4/11).
Delhi Daredevils: 113 for 2 in 13.3 overs (Quinton de Kock 59 not out, Sanju Samson 33; Sandeep Sharma 1/6).