Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals - 39th match result | IPL 2018

Kings XI Punjab

4/155 (18.4)

WON

Match 39th · #607
Mon, 07 May 2018 · 00:00 IST

Sunrisers won by 5 runs

Rajasthan Royals

9/152 (20)

Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, India Match Stats

1st InningsKings XI Punjab

4/155 (18.4)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2018	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(1w, 3lb, 4b)	8	0	0	0	0.00
Total(20 overs, 7.6rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AM Rahanec Gayle b Patel	5	7	0	0	71.42	In 2018	230	25	4	Career	3287	345	64
IPL 2018 Runs 230 4s: 25 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 3287 4s: 345 \| 6s: 64
BA Stokesc Tiwary b Mujeeb Ur Rahman	12	9	2	0	133.33	In 2018	160	11	5	Career	604	44	28
IPL 2018 Runs 160 4s: 11 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 604 4s: 44 \| 6s: 28
DJM Shortc Tye b Ashwin	2	2	0	0	100.00	In 2018	111	10	5	Career	881	86	40
IPL 2018 Runs 111 4s: 10 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 881 4s: 86 \| 6s: 40
JD Unadkatnot out	6	7	0	0	85.71	In 2018	23	3	0	Career	28	3	0
IPL 2018 Runs 23 4s: 3 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 28 4s: 3 \| 6s: 0
K Gowthamc Stoinis b Rajpoot	5	3	1	0	166.66	In 2018	79	8	4	Career	79	8	4
IPL 2018 Runs 79 4s: 8 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 79 4s: 8 \| 6s: 4
RA Tripathic Ashwin b Tye	11	13	1	0	84.61	In 2018	99	8	2	Career	490	51	19
IPL 2018 Runs 99 4s: 8 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 490 4s: 51 \| 6s: 19
S Gopalrun out (†Rahul)	24	16	3	0	150.00	In 2018	50	5	0	Career	64	6	0
IPL 2018 Runs 50 4s: 5 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 64 4s: 6 \| 6s: 0
SV Samsonc Nair b Tye	28	23	2	1	121.73	In 2018	310	19	14	Career	1736	131	71
IPL 2018 Runs 310 4s: 19 \| 6s: 14 Career Runs 1736 4s: 131 \| 6s: 71
JC Archerb Mujeeb Ur Rahman	0	1	0	0	0.00	In 2018	9	1	0	Career	136	11	4
IPL 2018 Runs 9 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 136 4s: 11 \| 6s: 4
JC Buttlerc †Rahul b Mujeeb Ur Rahman	51	39	7	0	130.76	In 2018	238	18	11	Career	1322	111	61
IPL 2018 Runs 238 4s: 18 \| 6s: 11 Career Runs 1322 4s: 111 \| 6s: 61

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2018	W	0s	Career	W	0s
AJ Tye	4	0	24	2	6	7	2	0	In 2018			Career	79	177
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 79 Dots: 177
AR Patel	4	0	21	1	5	7	1	0	In 2018			Career	61	295
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 61 Dots: 295
AS Rajpoot	3	0	37	1	12	4	7	0	In 2018			Career	16	104
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 16 Dots: 104
Mujeeb	4	0	27	3	7	8	3	0	In 2018			Career	12	81
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 12 Dots: 81
R Ashwin	4	0	30	1	8	10	3	1	In 2018	14	0	Career	106	270
IPL 2018 Wickets 14 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 106 Dots: 270
MP Stoinis	1	0	6	0	6	1	0	0	In 2018			Career	30	93
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 30 Dots: 93

2nd InningsRajasthan Royals

9/152 (20)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2018	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(1w, 3lb, 4b)	3	0	0	0	0.00
Total(18.4 overs, 8.3rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AR Patelc Short b Gowtham	4	5	0	0	80.00	In 2018	19	0	1	Career	625	34	29
IPL 2018 Runs 19 4s: 0 \| 6s: 1 Career Runs 625 4s: 34 \| 6s: 29
CH Gaylec Samson b Archer	8	11	2	0	72.72	In 2018	310	22	25	Career	7548	548	574
IPL 2018 Runs 310 4s: 22 \| 6s: 25 Career Runs 7548 4s: 548 \| 6s: 574
KK Nairb Anureet Singh	31	23	2	2	134.78	In 2018	240	20	8	Career	1398	155	34
IPL 2018 Runs 240 4s: 20 \| 6s: 8 Career Runs 1398 4s: 155 \| 6s: 34
KL Rahulnot out	84	54	7	3	155.55	In 2018	376	42	17	Career	1101	103	41
IPL 2018 Runs 376 4s: 42 \| 6s: 17 Career Runs 1101 4s: 103 \| 6s: 41
MA Agarwalc Tripathi b Stokes	2	3	0	0	66.66	In 2018	118	9	5	Career	932	91	38
IPL 2018 Runs 118 4s: 9 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 932 4s: 91 \| 6s: 38
MP Stoinisnot out	23	16	2	1	143.75	In 2018	85	6	4	Career	751	61	22
IPL 2018 Runs 85 4s: 6 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 751 4s: 61 \| 6s: 22

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2018	W	0s	Career	W	0s
BA Stokes	3	0	22	1	7	4	2	0	In 2018		155	Career	17	155
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 155 Career Wickets 17 Dots: 155
JD Unadkat	4	0	26	0	7	12	2	1	In 2018	0	197	Career	63	197
IPL 2018 Wickets 0 Dots: 197 Career Wickets 63 Dots: 197
K Gowtham	3	0	18	1	6	11	3	0	In 2018		56	Career	6	56
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 56 Career Wickets 6 Dots: 56
S Gopal	3	0	26	0	9	5	1	2	In 2018		56	Career	13	56
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 56 Career Wickets 13 Dots: 56
Anureet Singh	2	0	20	1	10	3	1	1	In 2018		135	Career	18	135
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 135 Career Wickets 18 Dots: 135
JC Archer	3	0	43	1	12	7	4	2	In 2018		154	Career	34	154
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 154 Career Wickets 34 Dots: 154

Match Summary: 39th Match - IPL 2018

On May 7, 2018, cricket fans were treated to an exhilarating match between Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, India. This nail-biting encounter saw the Kings XI Punjab narrowly clinch victory by a mere 5 runs, maintaining their supremacy in this high-stakes match.

Match Overview

Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, India
Result: Kings XI Punjab won by 5 runs
Match Type: T20

Batting Highlights

Kings XI Punjab batted first, posting a competitive total of 155 runs in just 18.4 overs. The standout performance came from KL Rahul, who played a brilliant knock, scoring 84 runs off 54 balls, featuring 7 fours and 3 sixes, at an impressive strike rate of 155.55. His aggressive batting provided a solid foundation for KXIP to build on.

Other contributions came from Karun Nair (31 runs) and Marcus Stoinis (23 not out), while Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal struggled, managing only 8 and 2 runs, respectively. KXIP's innings closed at 155 with extras adding 3 runs.

In response, Rajasthan Royals struggled to chase down the target, finishing their innings at 152 runs in 20 overs. Jos Buttler led the charge for RR with a commendable 51 runs off 39 balls, hitting 7 boundaries. However, with wickets tumbling around him, his efforts fell just short of clinching victory for his team.

Other notable contributions came from Sanju Samson (28 runs) and Shreyas Gopal (24 runs). The team faced a challenging bowler performance from KXIP, particularly from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who picked up 3 wickets for just 27 runs in his 4 overs, and AJ Tye, who claimed 2 wickets for 24 runs.

Bowling Highlights

Kings XI Punjab's bowlers proved effective, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman leading the attack, showcasing his skills by taking 3 wickets. R Ashwin and AJ Tye contributed significantly, taking 1 and 2 wickets respectively, while maintaining tight economy rates.

On the Rajasthan side, Krishnappa Gowtham was the standout bowler, claiming 1 wicket for just 18 runs in his 3 overs, displaying excellent economical bowling.

Conclusion

The match was a gripping affair, with both teams displaying moments of brilliance. Kings XI Punjab's triumph by 5 runs emphasized the thrilling unpredictability of T20 cricket and showcased the remarkable talents of players on both sides. As the tournament progressed, fans were left eager for the upcoming matches, knowing that every game could be just as exciting.

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