Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 48 runs in the 13th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Thursday. MI posted a total of 191/4 in 20 overs, after being sent in to bat by KXIP captain KL Rahul. Skipper Rohit Sharma was the highest run-scorer for the Mumbai-based franchise smashing 70 runs off 45 deliveries. All-rounders Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya ensured the perfect finish following Rohit's dismissal, with Pollard (47* off 20) and Hardik (30* off 11) smashing the ball to all corners of the ground. Windies pacer Sheldon Cottrell was the pick of the bowlers for KXIP, accounting for the key dismissal of Quinton de Kock while conceding only 20 runs. In return, the Punjab-based franchise was restricted to 143/8 in 20 overs. Pacers James Pattinson and Jasprit Bumrah accounted for two wickets with spinner Rahul Chahar registering the same number of dismissals. (SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Highlights Between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
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Krishnappa Gowtham follows up the boundary with a six, hitting the ball straight down the ground, beating Kieron Pollard who tried his best close to the ropes.
WICKET! Ravi Bishnoi c Suryakumar Yadav b Trent Boult 1 (5)
Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi departs for 1 run off 5 deliveries, hitting the ball straight to Suryakumar Yadav at backward point. Mohammed Shami is the next batsman in.
Sarfaraz Khan departs for 7 runs off 8 deliveries, as James Pattinson fails to negotiate a toe-crusher by James Pattinson, with the batsman adjudged lbw. A review further failed to save Sarfaraz. Ravi Bishnoi the next batsman in.
WICKET! James Neesham c Suryakumar Yadav b Jasprit Bumrah 7 (7)
New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham departs for 7, as he attempts to smash a full toss over mid-wicket, miscuing the ball to Suryakumar Yadav. Krishnappa Gowtham is the new man in.
WICKET! Glenn Maxwell c Trent Boult b Rahul Chahar 11 (18)
Glenn Maxwell departs for 11, as he attempts a big hit despite looking extremely uncomfortable against Rahul Chahar, resulting in an opportunity for Trent Boult to complete a simple catch. Sarfaraz Khan is the new man in.
Massive wicket for Mumbai Indians, as KL Rahul steps across to paddle sweep missing the ball, which goes on to hit the stumps. Glenn Maxwell is the new man in.
Jasprit Bumrah has struck with the vital wicket of in-form opener Mayank Agarwal, with an excellent delivery pitched right up, which goes on to hit the stumps. Karun Nair is the new man in.
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