IPL 2018, DD vs KKR: 4 reasons why KKR lost 

#3 The crucial partnership between Shaw-Iyer

After the brisk start, Delhi managed to get in the powerplay overs, it was important to carry the momentum in the quest to post a mammoth total. The much-required impetus was provided by the partnership of Prithvi Shaw and Shreyas Iyer. The Mumbai born duo blazed their way to individual fifties.

Prithvi, in his second game for the franchise, looked much impressive as he scored his maiden 50 in the league. Shreyas Iyer, who was the captaining the side for the first time, played a captain’s knock to ensure that the team was well on course to stay ahead of the opposition.