Shreyas Iyer, the skipper of the Kolkata Knight Riders, was pleasantly surprised by his team's stunning performance that led them to achieve the second-highest total in IPL history during their match against Delhi Capitals at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The decision to bat first after winning the toss proved crucial as key players such as Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Andre Russell showcased their batting prowess, propelling KKR to an impressive total of 272/7. Shreyas Iyer revealed that they had initially aimed for a target of 210 to 220 runs but surpassing that expectation with 272 runs was indeed unexpected and a pleasant surprise for the team.

Sunil Narine's explosive innings of 85 runs off just 39 balls provided a strong start for KKR, setting the tone for the rest of the innings. Angkrish Raghuvanshi's fearless approach and impressive shot-making skills further boosted KKR's score, contributing significantly to their imposing total. Shreyas Iyer commended the efforts of his bowlers, highlighting the performance of the pace duo Mitchell Starc and Vaibhav Arora, who picked up crucial wickets early on in Delhi Capitals' innings, ultimately leading to their downfall in the chase.

The 106-run defeat suffered by Delhi Capitals was a result of the immense pressure created by KKR's exceptional batting performance, which proved too challenging for the opposition to overcome. Despite DC's early setbacks, their struggle to keep up with the required run rate and the consistent pressure from the KKR bowlers resulted in a convincing victory for the men in purple.