SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 eliminator to enter Qualifier 2. Kane Williamson scored his 14th IPL half-century to help SRH get across the line, after being handed a target of 132 runs. Williamson received support from Jason Holder who stepped in with a fine cameo down the order. Mohammed Siraj was the pick of the bowlers, accounting for two wickets. Earlier, RCB posted a total of 131 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs, after being sent in to bat. South African batsman AB de Villiers was the highest run-scorer, scoring 56 runs off 43 deliveries. De Villiers' knock comprised of five boundaries. The wicketkeeper-batsman received support from Australian opener Aaron Finch who chipped in with a 30-ball 32. None of the other batsmen managed to make an impact, with skipper Virat Kohli dismissed for just 6. Holder was the highest wicket-taker, accounting for three dismissals. (SRH vs RCB Highlights)
IPL 2020 Highlights Between SRH vs RCB, straight from Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- 22:54 (IST)Excellent fielding by Devdutt PadikkalTerrific effort by Devdutt Padikkal, who saves five runs close to the boundary ropes, following a swing off a full-toss by Kane Williamson. Padikkal remained in control, throwing the ball back having realised that he was about to step on the boundary cushion.
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- 21:28 (IST)WICKET! Sreevats Goswami c AB de Villiers b Mohammed Siraj 0 (3)Sreevats Goswami departs for a duck after attempting a reckless drive without any footwork, off a fuller and wide delivery from Mohammed Siraj. Goswami edged the ball to AB de Villiers, who managed to hold on to the catch despite a slight wobble. Manish Pandey is the new man in.
- 20:47 (IST)WICKET! Shivam Dube c David Warner b Jason Holder 8 (13)Third wicket of the innings for Jason Holder, who accounts for the dismissal of Shivam Dube. Shivam failed to read a slower delivery from the Windies cricket, connecting poorly which resulted in a leading edge to Warner at mid-off. Washington Sundar is the new man in.