KXIP vs RR, IPL 2020 Highlights: Rajasthan Royals Beat Kings XI Punjab By Seven Wickets
IPL 2020 KXIP vs RR: Rajasthan Royals defeated Kings XI Punjab by seven wickets, as Ben Stokes made his presence felt with both bat and all.
- Arnab Mukherji
- Updated:October 30, 2020 11:17 PM IST
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
- 23:14 (IST)That's it!Thank you for tuning in. Join us tomorrow for the double-headers on Saturday, as MI take on DC in the first match, followed by a clash between RCB and SRH.
- 23:06 (IST)Rajasthan Royals record a superb winRajasthan Royals have emerged victorious in an important match, defeating Kings XI Punjab by seven wickets. Steve Smith and Jos Buttler helped the team get across the line without much ado, following a fine knock by Ben Stokes.
That's that from Match 50.@rajasthanroyals WIN by 7 wickets.#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/ILJXeG6JRm
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 30, 2020 - 23:02 (IST)SIX!Jos Buttler gets his second six of the innings, following a magnificent shot straight down the ground.
- 23:01 (IST)RR need 11 runs from 18 deliveriesVictory is not too far away for RR, who are looking quite confident with Steve Smith and Jos Buttler scoring freely. RR 175/3 after 17 overs
- 23:00 (IST)FOUR!Jos Buttler joins the party, scoring his first boundary of the innings. Buttler smacked the ball into the gap at deep mid-wicket, slogging across the line.
- 22:58 (IST)FOUR!Fifth boundary of the innings for Steve Smith who goes down on knee, scooping the ball over short fine.
- 22:56 (IST)FOUR!Some lovely wrist-work from Steve Smith who flicks the ball down into the gap at deep mid-wicket.
- 22:56 (IST)FOUR!Third boundary of the innings for Steve Smith who takes advantage of a pitched up delivery and a fielder at mid-off, directing the ball straight down the ground.
- 22:54 (IST)SIX!Fantastic six by Jos Buttler who breaks the shackles with a fine shot. Buttler played a delightful hoick over long-on, having picked the slower delivery early.
- 22:44 (IST)WICKET! Sanju Samson run out (Suchith) 48 (25)Sanju Samson departs for 48 runs off 25 deliveries, following some miscommunication for a single. Samson was left short of his crease, following a direct hit from substitute fielder Suchith. Jos Buttler is the new man in.
WICKET!
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 30, 2020
Sanju Samson is run-out for 48. A twist in the tale you reckon?
Live - https://t.co/vJFQUJHESG #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/LdupkD7bDc - 22:38 (IST)FOUR!Sanju Samson reaches 44 off 22 deliveries, with an excellent boundary. Sanju directed the ball down to the fine leg fence, following a fine edge off his pads.
- 22:36 (IST)FOUR!Sanju Samson gets his third boundary of the innings, playing a cut shot past point for a four.
- 22:35 (IST)SIX!Sanju Samson continues to attack, pulling a short ball beautifully over deep mid-wicket for a six.
- 22:31 (IST)FOUR!Boundary for Steve Smith who slog sweeps the fuller delivery, in the gap between long-on and deep mid-wicket.
- 22:30 (IST)WICKET! Robin Uthappa c Nicholas Pooran b Murugan Ashwin 30 (23)Robin Uthappa departs for 30 runs off 23 deliveries, after attempting another big-hit. Uthappa tried a sweep off a flat ball, handing a catch to Nicholas Pooran. Steve Smith is the new man in.
M Ashwin strikes. Uthappa looks to play the similar shot, but finds Pooran in the deep.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 30, 2020
Live - https://t.co/vJFQUJHESG #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/B8OR7civnu - 22:25 (IST)SIX!Six runs for Robin Uthappa who slog sweeps the ball over deep mid-wicket, after kneeling down.
- 22:20 (IST)100-up for RRRR cross the 100-run mark in 9.3 overs, following a fantastic six by Sanju Samson. Samson smashed the ball over long-off, without moving his feat.
- 22:17 (IST)FOUR!Second boundary of the innings for Sanju Samson who goes deep in his crease, directing the ball in the gap between KL Rahul and the fielder at short third man. RR 93/1 after 9 overs
He can do it with power, he can do it with poise!#KXIPvRR | #HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | #IPL2020 | @IamSanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/SzztxotkF3
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 30, 2020 - 22:14 (IST)SIX!Fantastic six by Sanju Samson, who takes advantage of a very poor delivery from Arshdeep Singh, pulling the ball over cow corner.
- 22:13 (IST)FOUR!Robin Uthappa gets his first boundary of the innings following a reverse sweep. Uthappa will certainly thank the fielders placed between backward point and third man, who allowed the ball to sneak through.
- 22:03 (IST)RR on top at the end of powerplayRR are in the driver's seat at the end of the powerplay, having scored 66 runs with only a wicket lost. Sanju Samson helped his side finish the powerplay in style, cutting a short and wide delivery behind point.
- 22:01 (IST)WICKET! Ben Stokes c Deepak Hooda b Chris Jordan 50 (26)Ben Stokes departs for 50, having failed to pick the slower and fuller delivery from Chris Jordan. Stokes hit the ball straight to Deepak Hooda at mid-off, bringing the end to a sublime knock. Sanju Samson is the new man in.
Jordan with the much-needed breakthrough for #KXIP.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 30, 2020
Ben Stokes departs after a brilliant 50.#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/nebGsLHFvx - 21:59 (IST)Half-century for Ben StokesBen Stokes completes his 2nd IPL half-century off 24 deliveries, with an excellent six off a full delivery. Stokes smashed the full delivery over long-off, indicating his immense confidence.
- 21:53 (IST)50-run partnership between Robin Uthappa and Ben Stokes50-run partnership between Robin Uthappa and Ben Stokes in just 4.2 overs, Stokes helps RR cross the 50-run mark with a fine boundary, smashing the ball in the gap between mid-off and extra cover. This is the fastest 50 for any team in IPL 2020.
That's a 50-run partnership between the @rajasthanroyals openers with Stokes going big.#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/U7EaDRs4MX
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 30, 2020 - 21:51 (IST)SIX!Consecutive sixes from Ben Stokes who plays a fine sweep shot, directing the ball over deep square leg.
- 21:50 (IST)SIX!Sublime six by Ben Stokes who lifts a full delivery from Murugan Ashwin over long-on.
- 21:49 (IST)FOUR!Ben Stokes picks the googly early, beating backward point easily with a reverse sweep.
- 21:46 (IST)FOUR!Ben Stokes continues to score freely, edging a low full toss from Arshdeep Singh with a leg glance.
- 21:43 (IST)FOUR!Third boundary of the innings for Ben Stokes who pulls a short delivery from Arshdeep Singh past square leg confidently.
- 21:42 (IST)SIX!Robin Uthappa swivels across to pull a short ball from Mohammed Shami over fine leg, taking advantage of the pace on the delivery.
- 21:38 (IST)FOUR!Ben Stokes continues to attack, scoring a fine boundary off a short delivery. Stokes timed the shot beautifully, with the ball finding its way to the ropes.
- 21:35 (IST)FOUR!Boundary off the final delivery of the opening over, as Ben Stokes charges down the wicket, lofting the ball gently straight down the ground. RR 9/0 after 1 over
- 21:29 (IST)Robin Uthappa opens alongside Ben StokesRobin Uthappa to face the first ball with Ben Stokes at the other end. Arshdeep Singh will bowl the opening over.
- 21:17 (IST)RR need 186 runs to winRR need 186 runs to win, as KXIP finish with a score of 185 runs for the loss of four wickets in two overs. Stupendous knock by Chris Gayle who smashed 99 runs off 63 deliveries.
Innings Break! A stupendous knock of 99 by Chris Gayle propels #KXIP to a total of 185/4 on the board.#RR chase coming up shortly. Stay tuned!#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/HoKKTsdbZo
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 30, 2020 - 21:16 (IST)WICKET! Chris Gayle b Jofra Archer 99 (63)Chris Gayle departs for 99, following an excellent yorker from Jofra Archer which hits the stumps. Gayle lost his cool, swinging his bat in disappointment. Deepak Hooda is the new man in.
That Gayle innings though. #KXIPvRR | #HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | #IPL2020 | @JofraArcher pic.twitter.com/7eQZS0IyDI
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 30, 2020 - 21:14 (IST)SIX!Chris Gayle has reached 99 following a strong shot down to long-on, managing to clear the fence. Ben Stokes attempted to stop the ball with a dive, but to no avail.
- 21:10 (IST)1000 T20 sixes for Chris GayleChris Gayle has completed 1000 T20 sixes, following a superb shot over mid-wicket off a short delivery.
One thousand T20 sixes #SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP #KXIPvRR @henrygayle pic.twitter.com/vMf9oseXmM
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) October 30, 2020 - 21:09 (IST)FOUR!Boundary for Glenn Maxwell following a delivery bowled above the waist, which the Australian managed to connect past short fine leg.
- 21:07 (IST)WICKET! Nicholas Pooran c Rahul Tewatia b Ben Stokes 22 (10)Nicholas Pooran departs for 22 runs off 10 deliveries after pulling the slower and short delivery straight to Rahul Tewatia, who completes a fine catch. Glenn Maxwell is the new man in.
- 21:03 (IST)SIX!Chris Gayle enters the 80s with a powerful loft over mid-wicket.