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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab, Match 46 Match Summary

KKR vs KXIP, 2020 - T20 Summary

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab Scorecard
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Match 46, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah , Oct 26, 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
149/9 (20.0/20)
Kings XI Punjab Kings XI Punjab
150/2 (18.5/20)
Kings XI Punjab beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Chris Gayle
    51(29)
KKR 149/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108578-shubman-gill-playerprofile>Shubman Gill</a>
Shubman Gill
57 (45)
  • 3x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 126.66SR
<a href=/cricket/players/833-eoin-morgan-playerprofile>Eoin Morgan</a>
Eoin Morgan
40 (25)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 160SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mohammad Shami
ECON 8.75
4
OVERS
35/3
R/W
Bowler
Ravi Bishnoi
ECON 5
4
OVERS
20/2
R/W
KXIP 150/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1429-mandeep-singh-playerprofile>Mandeep Singh</a>
Mandeep Singh
66 (56)
  • 8x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 117.85SR
<a href=/cricket/players/199-chris-gayle-playerprofile>Chris Gayle</a>
Chris Gayle
51 (29)
  • 2x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 175.86SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Lockie Ferguson
ECON 8.34
3.5
OVERS
32/1
R/W
Bowler
Varun Chakaravarthy
ECON 8.50
4
OVERS
34/1
R/W
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So that is it from this game! Punjab move to the 4th spot and Kolkata slip to one spot below them. We have another exciting game on Tuesday as Delhi take on Hyderabad. It is an important game for both sides. So do join us as that game begins at 1800 local (1400 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!
Chris Gayle is named Player of the Match award for his fine knock! Gayle is all smiles and then says that he has been working hard, hitting the gym as well. Tells that it's all about the team and they still have a long way to go. On him running quick singles and doubles, Gayle says that it was important to adjust. Praises Mandeep for his superb knock. Says that he wanted to ease the pressure off him. Tells that it has been tough for him, losing his father. Adds that he wanted to win it for him and it was a special moment when he pointed skywards after getting to his half-century. Says that Narine has got him out quite a few times in the past but this wicket wasn't suitable for him and he wanted to make the most off it. Mentions that the coaches asked the senior members to step up for these games and is happy he could do so. Ends up by saying that the youngsters in the team are telling him not to retire.
Punjab skipper, KL Rahul, smiles and says that the entire team is really happy. Says they had a belief that things can turn around and the entire unit needs to be praised and not just one. Says that it is really difficult to stay away from family and then in the bubble. On Mandeep, he says that it has been a rough time for him but he stayed till the end and surely has made his father proud. On the two leg spinners doing well, Rahul mentions that Kumble is their coach so it is no surprise. Tells that he has worked really hard with both the spinners. Praises the entire support staff for the efforts they have put behind the scene. On Gayle, Rahul says that it was a hard call to leave him out from the first game. Adds that he always keeps the youngsters happy and positive and brings a lot to the dressing room. On the remaining games, Rahul says that they want to take one game at a time and wants to keep the momentum from here to the next game.
Mandeep Singh is caught for a quick chat! Says that this game was a very special one. Remembers his father and tells that his father used to tell him to always finish the game and remain not out. Says that he spoke to skipper Rahul before the game and told him that he wanted to play his natural game and adds KL supported him well. On batting with Gayle, Mandeep says that it was fun batting with him. Says that he told Gayle to never retire.
Kolkata skipper, Eoin Morgan, says that Punjab struck early and pushed them on the back foot. Feels they did well to counter-attack but adds they should've added more. Feels 180-190 would've been a great score. Tells they just kept losing wickets regularly. Hopes to adjust well in Dubai. Tells that their fate is in their hands only as if they can win the remaining two games, they can be in a good position.
The Kolkata bowling began brilliantly! Their bowlers kept it tight initially. Wickets is what they needed but that did not come. They did get Rahul but had no answers to the Gayle-Mandeep partnership. To be honest the bowlers can't be blamed. It was a poor batting effort from Kolkata and 150 was never going to be easy to defend on a wicket which was good to bat on and boundaries which are quite short.
A very convincing win for Punjab to make it 5 in 5! To be honest this total was always under par and it proved to be at least 30 runs short from being a competitive total. Rahul and Mandeep started things off slowly but that was fine when you are chasing 150. Rahul departed but then Gayle walked out and took the game by its scruff. He attacked the spinners who were managing to keep it tight till then and his innings not only released the pressure but got Mandeep going too. In the end, the two added a 100-run stand with both scoring half tons. Gayle did fall towards the end but Mandeep and Pooran ensured there were no more wickets to fall and took their side over the line.
18.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To Nicholas Pooran
Here's the winning run! Shortish and around middle, Pooran hops and drops it towards the leg side and takes a single. PUNJAB WIN BY 8 WICKETS!
18.4
1
Lockie Ferguson To Mandeep Singh
A single now and the scores are level. Shortish and around off, Mandeep pushes it towards point and takes a quick single.
18.3
1
Lockie Ferguson To Nicholas Pooran
This time he pushes the ball towards third man for a single. Just 2 needed now.
18.2
0
Lockie Ferguson To Nicholas Pooran
Superb delivery! Full and just outside off, Pooran looks to defend but misses.
18.1
W
Lockie Ferguson To Chris Gayle OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Gayle goes but he has done his job. A slower bouncer from Ferguson, Gayle first wants to leave it alone but at the last moment tries to run it down to third man. He knows the fielder is inside the ring. However, the ball hits the upper part of the bat and lobs towards short third man. Krishna does well to move forward and take the catch.
Over 18 : 147/1
11 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 417.4
  • 017.5
  • 617.6
M. Singh
65 (55)
C. Gayle
51 (28)
P. Cummins
4-0-31-0
17.6
6
Pat Cummins To Mandeep Singh
SIX! BOOM! What a shot! Mandeep at his best. Cummins misses the yorker, by just but it is good enough for Mandeep. He gets under it and powers it over mid-wicket for a biggie. Just 3 needed in 12 balls.
17.5
0
Pat Cummins To Mandeep Singh
Banged short and on middle, Mandeep tries to upper cut but misses.
17.4
4
Pat Cummins To Mandeep Singh
FOUR! Top shot! Full and wide outside off, Mandeep slams it over extra cover and finds the fence.
17.3
0
Pat Cummins To Mandeep Singh
Full and wide outside off, Mandeep looks to reach out and squeeze but misses.
17.2
1
Pat Cummins To Chris Gayle
Very full and on middle, flicked down to long on for a single.
17.1
0
Pat Cummins To Chris Gayle
Nicely bowled! A yorker on off, Gayle jams it out.
Pat Cummins is back on.
Over 17 : 136/1
13 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 616.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 1 LB 16.6
C. Gayle
50 (26)
M. Singh
55 (51)
L. Ferguson
3-0-29-0
16.6
lb
Lockie Ferguson To Chris Gayle
Leg bye to end the over! Short and around middle, Gayle looks to help it towards fine leg but is beaten for pace. The ball hits his pad and goes to third man. 13 off the over. Just 14 more needed.
16.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To Mandeep Singh
Full and on middle, flicked through square leg for a run.
16.4
1
Lockie Ferguson To Chris Gayle
FIFTY FOR GAYLE! 2nd in the tournament for the Universe Boss! Full and outside off, Gayle looks to drive but gets an inside edge towards the keeper who fumbles. The ball goes behind and they take a  single. He flashes the BOSS written on his bat towards dug out with a big smile on his face. 25-ball half-century for Gayle.
16.3
0
Lockie Ferguson To Chris Gayle
Landed on a good length and around middle, tucked towards mid-wicket.
16.2
6
Lockie Ferguson To Chris Gayle
SIX! BANG! Gayle wants to finish it off quickly. Full and outside off, Gayle thumps it over long off for a biggie.
16.1
4
Lockie Ferguson To Chris Gayle
FOUR! Not from the middle but Gayle won't mind. Short and around off, Gayle looks to pull but gets a top edge that flies over short fine leg for a boundary.
Lockie Ferguson returns. 2-0-17-0 are his figures so far.
DRINKS! 27 needed in 24 balls. Mandeep Singh has crossed his half ton. Gayle is in a mood too. Punjab are on the course of a win here. Only some sort of magic can change things around for Kolkata. And we have seen magic happening in this tournament. Are we in for something again? Or will these two take the team home easily?
Over 16 : 123/1
10 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 415.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 415.6
M. Singh
54 (50)
C. Gayle
39 (21)
P. Krishna
3-0-24-0
15.6
4
Prasidh Krishna To Mandeep Singh
FOUR! Excellent shot! Short delivery on middle, Singh pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
15.5
1
Prasidh Krishna To Chris Gayle
Back of a length on off, Gayle pushes it towards covers for a run.
15.4
1
Prasidh Krishna To Mandeep Singh
50 for Mandeep Singh! It has been a great innings from him so far! Full delivery on middle, Mandeep flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. Looks up in the sky and dedicates the knock to his late father whom he lost just a few days back.
Full Commentary
18 OV
11 Runs
P. Cummins to C. Gayle M. Singh
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 417.4
  • 017.5
  • 617.6
17 OV
13 Runs
L. Ferguson to C. Gayle M. Singh
  • 416.1
  • 616.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 1 LB 16.6
16 OV
10 Runs
P. Krishna to M. Singh C. Gayle
  • 015.1
  • 415.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 415.6
15 OV
9 Runs
V. Chakravarthy to M. Singh C. Gayle
  • 414.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 214.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
8 Runs
L. Ferguson to M. Singh C. Gayle
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 413.4
  • 013.5
  • 1 WD 13.6
  • 1 LB 13.6
13 OV
10 Runs
S. Narine to C. Gayle M. Singh
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 612.3
  • 012.4
  • 212.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
10 Runs
L. Ferguson to M. Singh C. Gayle
  • 411.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 411.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
9 Runs
S. Narine to M. Singh C. Gayle
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 610.6
10 OV
17 Runs
V. Chakravarthy to M. Singh C. Gayle
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 69.5
  • 69.6
9 OV
3 Runs
S. Narine to M. Singh C. Gayle
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
6 Runs
V. Chakravarthy to KL Rahul M. Singh
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 47.4
  • 07.5
  • W 7.6
7 OV
5 Runs
S. Narine to KL Rahul M. Singh
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 26.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
2 Runs
V. Chakravarthy to M. Singh KL Rahul
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
13 Runs
P. Cummins to M. Singh KL Rahul
  • 64.1
  • 04.2
  • 24.3
  • 44.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
10 Runs
P. Krishna to KL Rahul M. Singh
  • 43.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
2 Runs
P. Cummins to M. Singh KL Rahul
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 12.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
4 Runs
P. Krishna to KL Rahul M. Singh
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 21.6
1 OV
5 Runs
P. Cummins to KL Rahul M. Singh
  • 40.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Kings XI Punjab beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Chris Gayle
  • Umpire Richard Illingworth (ENG), KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND) and Krishnamachari Srinivasan (IND)
  • Referee Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Kolkata 149/9 in 20.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (15.3 ovs): PUN against P Cummins (LBW) Unsuccessful (KOL: 0, PUN: 0)
  • S Gill T20 Fifty: 51 runs in 36 balls (2x4) (4x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 107/5 in 13.0 overs
  • Kolkata 100/4 in 10.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 66/3 in 7.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 28 balls between S Gill (24) and E Morgan (25)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kolkata 54/3
  • Kolkata 54/3 in 6.0 overs
  • Kolkata 10/3: D Karthik c KL Rahul b M Shami 0(2)
  • Referral 1 (1.6 ovs): D Karthik against PUN (Caught) Unsuccessful (KOL: 0, PUN: 1)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 60 balls between M Singh (46) and C Gayle (51)
  • C Gayle T20 Fifty: 50 runs in 25 balls (2x4) (5x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 123/1 in 16.0 overs
  • M Singh T20 Fifty: 50 runs in 49 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • Punjab 102/1 in 13.4 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 31 balls between M Singh (16) and C Gayle (34)
  • Punjab 50/1 in 8.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 47/1 in 8.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 36/0
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