Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by seven wickets in the 50th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. RR remain alive in the ongoing edition following this triumph, after being handed a target of 186 runs. English all-rounder Ben Stokes ensured the perfect start to the chase, smashing a 26-ball 50. Stokes' innings comprised of six boundaries and three sixes. Sanju Samson continued to attack following the English cricketer's dismissal, scoring a 25-ball 48. The duo received quality support from skipper Steve Smith and Jos Buttler, who helped the side get across the line without much ado. Murugan Ashwin and Chris Jordan accounted for a wicket apiece. Earlier, KXIP posted a total of 185 runs for the loss of four wickets. Chris Gayle was the highest run-scorer, smashing 99 runs off 63 deliveries. Gayle's innings comprised of six boundaries and eight sixes. The Windies cricketer further completed 1000 T20 sixes during his sublime knock. England pace-bowler Jofra Archer and Stokes were the pick of the bowlers, accounting for two wickets apiece. (SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Match 50 Highlights Between Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals, From Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Rajasthan Royals record a superb win
RR need 11 runs from 18 deliveries
WICKET! Sanju Samson run out (Suchith) 48 (25)
WICKET! Robin Uthappa c Nicholas Pooran b Murugan Ashwin 30 (23)
RR on top at the end of powerplay
WICKET! Ben Stokes c Deepak Hooda b Chris Jordan 50 (26)
Half-century for Ben Stokes
50-run partnership between Robin Uthappa and Ben Stokes
Robin Uthappa opens alongside Ben Stokes
RR need 186 runs to win
WICKET! Chris Gayle b Jofra Archer 99 (63)
1000 T20 sixes for Chris Gayle
WICKET! Nicholas Pooran c Rahul Tewatia b Ben Stokes 22 (10)
500 runs in the IPL for Nicholas Pooran
WICKET! KL Rahul c Rahul Tewatia b Ben Stokes 46 (41)
Another milestone for KL Rahul
Half-century for Chris Gayle
KXIP in a strong position at the end of 10 overs
Excellent start by Rahul Tewatia
KXIP cross the 50-run mark
Riyan Parag drops Chris Gayle
Fantastic start by Jofra Archer
WICKET! Mandeep Singh c Ben Stokes b Jofra Archer 0 (1)
Mandeep Singh opening the innings alongside KL Rahul
Chris Gayle seen doing push ups
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