RCB vs KXIP IPL 2020 Match Highlights: Kings XI Punjab Navigate Final Over Drama To Beat Royal Challengers Bangalore By 8 Wickets
RCB vs KXIP IPL Highlights: KL Rahul and Chris Gayle scored half-centuries, to help KXIP record a comprehensive victory by a margin of eight wickets against RCB.
- Arnab Mukherji
- Updated:October 15, 2020 11:22 PM IST
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) skipper KL Rahul and veteran Chris Gayle scored excellent half-centuries, as KXIP defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight wickets, after being handed a target of 172. It was not a comfortable win by any means for KXIP, who almost messed up the chase despite the half-centuries, with the clash going down to the last ball. RCB posted a total of 171/6 in 20 overs, after skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat. Kohli who was playing his 200th match for RCB, finished as the highest run-scorer hitting 48 runs off 39 deliveries. A late cameo from Chris Morris who smashed 25 runs off 8 deliveries, helped the side finish with a strong total. Mohammed Shami and Murugan Ashwin accounted for two dismissals apiece. The Punjab-based franchise has now recorded its second win in IPL 2020, following the triumph in match 31 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. (SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Match 31 Highlights Between Royal Challengers Bangalore And Kings XI Punjab, Straight From The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- 23:22 (IST)GoodbyeThank you for tuning in. Join us tomorrow for an exciting IPL 2020 league match between defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
- 23:02 (IST)Kings XI Punjab are back to winning waysKings XI Punjab record their second win in the ongoing edition, with a triumph over Royal Challengers Bangalore by a margin of eight wickets. This makes it two wins in as many matches for KXIP against RCB in IPL 2020. Nicholas Pooran smashed a six off the final delivery of the innings, to help ensure a tense win.
That's that from Sharjah. What a nail-biting finish as #KXIP win by 8 wickets.#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/9CHukKlTjO
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2020 - 23:01 (IST)WICKET! Chris Gayle run out (Devdutt Padikkal/AB de Villiers) 53 (45)Chris Gayle departs for 53 runs off 45 deliveries, following a quick throw by Devdutt Padikkal which catches Gayle short of his crease, with AB de Villiers completing a fine stumping. Nicholas Pooran to face the final delivery.
- 22:51 (IST)KXIP need 7 runs from the final two oversVictory is a mere formality at this stage for KXIP, with 7 runs needed off 12 deliveries.
- 22:46 (IST)Chris Gayle hits his 29th IPL half-centuryChris Gayle completes his half-century off 36 deliveries, having played a crucial role in helping KXIP dominate the chase against RCB.
FIFTY!
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2020
What a half-century this from the Universe Boss. He has arrived in #Dream11IPL 2020, in style
Live - https://t.co/yGA2RjN0TX pic.twitter.com/9GXAs4GdEe - 22:44 (IST)SIX!Fifth six of the innings for Chris Gayle, who lofts the length delivery over long-on.
- 22:42 (IST)SIX!Chris Gayle has been impressive, smashing his fourth six of the innings over long-on.
- 22:40 (IST)KXIP in the driver's seat with 4 overs leftKXIP need 26 runs in 24 deliveries. The Punjab-based franchise is in the driver's seat, following a fine partnership between Chris Gayle and KL Rahul.
- 22:38 (IST)SIX!Excellent six by KL Rahul who pulls the short ball from Mohammed Siraj, with proper placement over deep square leg.
- 22:36 (IST)SIX!Terrific six by Chris Gayle who smashes the length delivery bowled with width on offer, over deep extra cover.
- 22:35 (IST)50-run partnership between KL Rahul and Chris GayleBoundary for Chris Gayle, who muscles the ball straight down the ground. This brings up the 50-run partnership between Gayle and KL Rahul.
- 22:31 (IST)4500 runs in the IPL for the Universe BossChris Gayle has completed 4500 runs in the IPL, in his maiden appearance in the ongoing edition.
4500 runs in the IPL for the Universe Boss #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/RkwWnMlIyP
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2020 - 22:30 (IST)Half-century for KL RahulKL Rahul completes his 20th half-century in the IPL, off 37 deliveries.
Captain @klrahul11 brings up a well made half-century off 37 deliveries.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2020
His 20th in IPL and fourth in #Dream11IPL 2020.
Live - https://t.co/yGA2RjN0TX pic.twitter.com/JSonAFnYUe - 22:26 (IST)Chris Gayle survives following a DRS reviewChris Gayle was adjudged leg before wicket by the on-field umpire following an excellent delivery by Mohammed Siraj. However, Gayle will continue to bat after the decision was overturned following a DRS review.
- 22:21 (IST)SIX!Second six of the innings for Chris Gayle, who hits the ball over backward square leg, following a delivery fired in on leg.
- 22:20 (IST)SIX!Chris Gayle gets his first six in IPL 2020, hitting Washington Sundar straight down the ground following a fuller delivery.
- 22:17 (IST)SIX!Consecutive sixes by KL Rahul, who goes once again, hitting the ball over long-on.
- 22:16 (IST)SIX!Sublime six by KL Rahul, who swings away, hitting the ball with great strength over deep mid-wicket.
- 22:13 (IST)Four runs off Washington Sundar's second overWashington Sundar concedes just four runs off his second over of the innings, with Chris Gayle currently struggling having scored four runs off 12 deliveries.
- 22:10 (IST)KXIP reach 84/1 at the end of 10 oversKXIP 84/1 after 10 overs. Need another 88 runs in 60 balls.Can Chris Gayle make his presence felt with an excellent knock?
At the halfway mark, #KXIP are 84/1
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2020
Live - https://t.co/yGA2RjN0TX #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/9CkK0xkRfS - 22:01 (IST)WICKET! Mayank Agarwal b Yuzvendra Chahal 45 (25)Mayank Agarwal departs for 45 runs off 25 deliveries, after missing a tossed up leg break from Yuzvendra Chahal which goes on to hit the stumps. Chris Gayle walks in.
Bowled! Chahal gets the breakthrough and Mayank Agarwal departs after a brilliant 45.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2020
Live - https://t.co/yGA2RjN0TX #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/VLvsIttAYy - 22:00 (IST)SIX!Excellent six by Mayank Agarwal, who smashes a loopy delivery from Yuzvendra Chahal straight over the bowler's head.
- 21:59 (IST)FOUR Wides4 wides down the leg side for Kings XI Punjab, as Mayank Agarwal misses his flick with AB de Villiers further missing the ball, which goes on towards the fine leg fence.
- 21:54 (IST)FOUR!Mayank Agarwal gets yet another boundary, hitting the ball into the gap at deep backward point.
- 21:52 (IST)KXIP in driver's seat at the end of powerplayKXIP 56/0 after 6 overs, with Mayank Agarwal smashing the ball astutely. KXIP need another 116 runs in 84 deliveries.
#KXIP have got off to a steady start here in Sharjah. At the end of the powerplay, the scoreboard reads 56/0.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2020
Live - https://t.co/yGA2RjN0TX #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/8cU62UdtPq - 21:50 (IST)50-run partnership between KL Rahul and Mayank AgarwalKL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal complete a 50-run partnership, following an excellent six by Agarwal. The opener picked the slower delivery by Isuru Udana early, smashing the ball over long-on.
A solid 50-run partnership comes up between #KXIP openers @klrahul11 & @mayankcricket #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/AkofPjTvfp
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2020 - 21:46 (IST)FOUR!Mayank Agarwal continues to attack, thumping the ball over Navdeep Saini's head for a boundary.
- 21:42 (IST)SIX!Second six of the innings for KL Rahul, who picks the length early, swinging across the line astutely following a length delivery.
- 21:39 (IST)FOUR!Consecutive boundaries for Mayank Agarwal, who directs the ball to long-off following a tossed up delivery by Yuzvendra Chahal.
- 21:39 (IST)FOUR!Boundary for Mayank Agarwal, who rocks back and pulls a short delivery, beating the fielder at deep mid-wicket.
- 21:38 (IST)SIX!Opening six of the innings for Mayank Agarwal, who lofts the ball over wide long-on with great strength.
- 21:37 (IST)SIX!KL Rahul gets his first six of the innings, pulling the ball over deep square leg for a flat six.
- 21:27 (IST)FOUR!KL Rahul gets his first boundary of the innings, flicking the ball away to the fine leg fence.
- 21:25 (IST)Excellent start by Chris MorrisChris Morris gets the defence of 172 off to a fantastic start, conceding just one run off the opening over.
- 21:21 (IST)KXIP go in with the regular openers, Chris Morris to open the bowling for RCBKL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal will open the innings as usual for Kings XI Punjab. Chris Morris will bowl the opening over of the second innings.
- 21:08 (IST)Kings XI Punjab need 172 runs to winKings XI Punjab need 172 runs to win, as Chris Morris gets a six off the final delivery of the innings, smashing the ball over deep square leg. RCB finish on 171/6 after 20 overs
24 runs in the final over off Shami as #RCB post a total of 171/6 on the board.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2020
Scorecard - https://t.co/yGA2RjN0TX #Dream11IPL #RCBvKXIP pic.twitter.com/BjGUJo0TvB - 21:06 (IST)SIX!Chris Morris gets a six picking the slow ball smartly, smacking the ball right over the long-off fielder.
- 21:04 (IST)SIX!Superb shot by Isuru Udana, who picks the short delivery from Mohammed Shami early, pulling the ball flat over deep mid-wicket.
- 21:03 (IST)FOUR!Sublime boundary by Chris Morris, who plays a scoop shot, directing the yorker length delivery from Mohammed Shami over short fine leg.
- 21:00 (IST)SIX!Opening six of the innings for Chris Morris, who executes a perfectly timed ramp shot over point.