Sunil Narine’s all-round performance kept defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders alive in the Indian Premier League with a 14-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. Narine made a brisk 27 up front to set up a platform for Kolkata’s total of 204-9 after Delhi captain Axar Patel won the toss and elected to field.

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary at top of page Capitals are fourth but could go top with win KKR are seventh and would be three points off play-offs with victory READ MORE: 'Why hit a single when you can hit six?

Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders currently occupy the 6th and 7th positions respectively. LSG, with 10 points, need a strong finish to their campaign to stay in the hunt. KKR, with 9 points, have shown glimpses of their potential but have struggled for consistency.