SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 69 runs in the 22nd match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. SRH posted a total of 201/6 in 20 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat. Openers David Warner and Jonny Bairstow were the top run-scorers, smashing half-centuries. Warner was dismissed for 52 runs off 40 deliveries in an innings comprising of five boundaries and a six. Bairstow smashed 97 runs off 55 balls, hitting seven boundaries and six sixes. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi was the pick of the bowlers, accounting for the key dismissals of Warner and Bairstow, finishing with figures of 3/29. None of the KXIP batsmen, barring Windies cricketer Nicholas Pooran made their presence felt after being handed a stern target of 202. Pooran smashed 77 runs off 37 deliveries, scoring the fastest half-century in the ongoing edition. However, Rashid Khan delivered the goods when it mattered the most, dismissing Pooran. It was a mere formality from then on, in the clash held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.(SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Match 22 Highlights Between SunRisers Hyderabad And Kings XI Punjab, Straight From The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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SunRisers Hyderabad beat Kings XI Punjab by 69 runs
SunRisers Hyderabad are back to winning ways, as they defeat Kings XI Punjab by 69 runs. Arshdeep Singh hit the ball straight to David Warner at wide mid-off, marking the end of an interesting match.
That's that. Natarjan gets the two final wickets and #KXIP are all out for 132.#SRH win 69 runs.
Sheldon Cottrell departs for a duck as T Natarajan bowls the perfect yorker, leaving the batsman in no position to negotiate an excellent delivery, which went on to hit the stumps. Arshdeep Singh is the last batsman in.
Mohammed Shami has been dismissed for a duck, after being adjudged lbw. Rashid Khan completes a maiden over where he accounted for two wickets. Sheldon Cottrell is the new man in. KXIP 126/8, need 76 runs off 30 deliveries.
WICKET! Nicholas Pooran c T Natarajan b Rashid Khan 77 (37)
Nicholas Pooran departs for 77 runs off 37 deliveries, as Rashid Khan virtually wins the game for SRH. Pooran attempted to play a cut shot without proper control, with the ball carrying to T Natarajan. Mohammed Shami is the new batsman in.
WICKET! Mujeeb Ur Rahman c Jonny Bairstow b Khaleel Ahmed 1 (3)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman departs for 1 run off 3 deliveries, having edged the ball to wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow. Mujeeb decided to go for a DRS review, which did not overturn the decision. Ravi Bishnoi is the new man in.
Nicholas Pooran gets his fourth boundary of the innings, pulling the ball towards deep backward square leg with Abdul Samad, the fielder unable to complete a tough catch.
Mandeep Singh departs for 6 runs off 6 deliveries, after being deceived by a googly bowled by Rashid Khan, which went on to hit the stumps. Mujeeb Ur Rahman is the next batsman in.
Rashid strikes!
Mandeep Singh departs. #KXIP have lost quick wickets here.
WICKET! Glenn Maxwell run out (Priyam Garg) 7 (12)
Glenn Maxwell departs for 7 runs off 12 deliveries, as Priyam Garg catches him short of this crease with a fine throw. Mandeep Singh is the new man in. KXIP 105/4 (11 overs), need 97 runs off 54 deliveries.
There's no stopping Nicholas Pooran, who smashes the short ball over deep mid-wicket for a six. 28 runs off Abdul Samad's opening over. KXIP 91/3 (9 overs), need 111 runs off 66 deliveries.
Nicholas Pooran has completed his maiden half-century in the IPL, with a six tonking the ball over long-off. It is also the fastest half-century in the ongoing IPL 2020.
WICKET! KL Rahul c Kane Williamson b Abhishek Sharma 11 (16)
KL Rahul has to walk back for just 11, after going down on one knee to play a sweep shot, which induces a top-edge to Kane Williamson at deep mid-wicket. Glenn Maxwell is the new man in.
WICKET! Prabhsimran Singh c Priyam Garg b Khaleel Ahmed 11(8)
Priyam Garg completes an excellent catch at cover-point, as Prabhsimran Singh cuts the ball straight to Garg, after looking in good nick. Nicholas Pooran is the new man in.
KXIP score 13 runs off 3rd and 4th overs of the innings
KXIP have scored 13 runs off the third and fourth overs of the innings bowled by Sandeep Sharma and T.Natarajan who was brought into the attack. KXIP 27/1 (4 overs), need 175 runs off 96 deliveries.
WICKET! Mayank Agarwal run out (David Warner/Khaleel Ahmed) 9 (6)
Mayank Agarwal departs for 9, following miscommunication with skipper KL Rahul over a second run, with David Warner firing in a quick throw. Prabhsimran Singh is the new man in.
Mayank Agarwal gets his first boundary of the innings, following some great timing and placement into the gap, hitting the ball off the middle of the bat.
KXIP need 202 runs to win, as SRH finish their innings with a score of 201/6 in 20 overs.
Innings Break!
A 40 ball 52 by Warner and a brilliant 97 off 55 by Bairstow, propel #SRH to a total of 201/6 on the board.#KXIP chase coming up shortly. Stay tuned.#Dream11IPLpic.twitter.com/pCE0LpW9ln