Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) scored 171 runs with the loss of 6 wickets in the 31st match of the 13th edition of IPL against Kings XI Punjab at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Captain Kohli, who was playing his 200th game for RCB, ended his innings by being the highest run-scorer of his team as he scored 48 runs off 39 balls. A latecomer Chris Morris smashed 25 off 8, helped his team to finish on a high total. Murugan Ashwin and Mohammad Shami picked two wickets each.
Let’s dig into the 2nd innings:
For Kings XI Punjab, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal opened the 2nd innings as usual. Just after the power play, the opening duo completed a 50-run partnership, with an excellent six by Mayank Agarwal. After 6 over, KXIP scored 56/0.
In the last delivery of the 7th over, Mayank Agarwal dismissed for 45 runs off 25 balls, from Yuzvendra Chahal which went on to hit the stumps. And then Chris Gayle walks in. After 10 overs, KXIP reached 84/1.
Records:
Captain KL Rahul brought up an excellent fifty off 37 deliveries. It was his 20th IPL half-century and fourth in 2020 IPL. Chris Gayle had completed his 4500 IPL runs, which is his 1st appearance in this 2020 IPL season.
With a boundary of Chris Gayle, both the batsmen completed their 50 runs partnership. It seemed like KXIP was in the driver’s seat. From the universe boss, Chris Gayle, what a terrific half-century in 36 deliveries. No doubt that he has arrived in 20202 IPL in his own style!! But in 19.5 over, Chris Gayle run out!!
One ball and one run needed now. Nicholas Pooran was on strike and it was six!!! Kings XI Punjab won the 31st match by 8 runs. Yes, you read the right!!!
This was just the second win of this 2020 IPL edition and both have come against RCB.
