Delhi beat Kolkata to go third

Saturday, 13 April 2019 10:05

Delhi Capitals have jumped to fourth place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after beating Kolkata Knight Riders.

Opener Shikhar Dhawan smashed an unbeaten 97 to help his side successfully chase down their target of 179.

The seven wicket victory takes Delhi to eight points.

Saturday's IPL double-header gets underway with Mumbai Indians taking on Rajasthan Royals.

Action from the Wankhede Stadium gets underway at 2:30 PM UAE time.

Meanwhile Royal Challengers Bangalore will be looking to finally get their first win of the season when they meet Kings XI Punjab.

That match begins at 6:30 PM UAE time.

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