IPL 2020 Highlights, RR vs KXIP: Rahul Tewatia, Sanju Samson Power Rajasthan Royals To 4-Wicket Win
IPL 2020, Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab: Rajasthan Royals completed the highest successful run chase in the history of the tournament, after being handed a target of 224.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by four wickets as they completed a record run chase of 224 runs. Rahul Tewatia smashed five sixes in an over by Sheldon Cottrell to turn things around, following the dismissal of Sanju Samson which seemed to have tilted the game in favour of KXIP. Jofra Archer further provided support with a handy cameo to help RR remain unbeaten in IPL 2020. Earlier, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal enabled the side to post a massive total of 223/2, after being sent in to bat at the iconic Sharjah cricket stadium in match nine of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 on Sunday. Agarwal registered his maiden century in the IPL off 45 deliveries, smashing the ball to all corners of the ground, before being dismissed for 106. Rahul further scored an excellent half-century, before perishing for 69. Glenn Maxwell and Nicholas Pooran helped in finishing the KXIP innings effectively, with some beautiful strokes.(SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Highlights Between Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab Straight From Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
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Rajasthan Royals have defeated Kings XI Punjab by four wickets, after being handed a record total of 224 runs to chase. Tom Curran finished off the chase with a boundary off his first delivery, following the dismissal of Riyan Parag. Rajasthan Royals have completed the highest successful chase in the history of IPL.
WICKET! Rahul Tewatia c Mayank Agarwal b Mohammed Shami 53 (31)
Rahul Tewatia depars for 53 after attempting to end the chase with a bit hit, but failing to generate proper contact resulting in a catch to Mayank Agarwal. Riyan Parag is the new man in.
Robin Uthappa gets his first boundary of the innings as he flicks the ball past backward square leg, with the ball hitting the ropes following a misfield.
WICKET! Sanju Samson c KL Rahul b Mohammad Shami 85 (42)
Sanju Samson has been dismissed for 85, after attempting a cheeky shot off a short delivery by Shami. Samson failed to guide the ball beyond wicketkeeper KL Rahul, who celebrates an important dismissal. Robin Uthappa is the new man in.
Rahul Tewatia has looked uncertain in a stern chase, and is struggling to get the runs. In a game of close margins, this might well come back to hurt Rajasthan Royals.
Half-century for Sanju Samson who has been excellent so far. Samson brings up the landmark with a double, but will certainly feel fortunate to reach the milestone having been dropped by Ravi Bishnoi who couldn't control the catch.
WICKET! Steve Smith c Mohammad Shami b Jimmy Neesham 50 (27)
Steve Smith departs for 50 runs off 27 deliveries, as Smith slices the ball into the air following a full delivery by Jimmy Neesham, with Mohammad Shami completing the catch safely. Rahul Tewatia is the new man in.
Unbelieveable effort by Nicholas Pooran, who saves a certain six with a beautiful save on the boundary ropes, managing to keep the ball within the permissible limits despite being air-borne.
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