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
- 23:02 (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.
- 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.