Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - 39th match result | IPL 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders

8/84 (20 ov)

Match 39th · #803
Tue, 20 October 2020 · 19:30 IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore

2/85 (13.3 ov)

WON

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Match Stats

1st InningsKolkata Knight Riders

8/84 (20 ov)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2020	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras3 (1w, 2lb)	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total8/84 (20 overs, 4.2rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
EJG Morganc Gurkeerat Singh b Washington Sundar	30	34	3	1	88.23	In 2020	278	18	15	Career	1459	113	62
IPL 2020 Runs 278 4s: 18 \| 6s: 15 Career Runs 1459 4s: 113 \| 6s: 62
KD Karthiklbw b Chahal	4	14	0	0	28.57	In 2020	145	17	4	Career	3799	374	105
IPL 2020 Runs 145 4s: 17 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 3799 4s: 374 \| 6s: 105
Kuldeep Yadavrun out (Gurkeerat Singh/Morris)	12	19	1	0	63.15	In 2020	13	1	0	Career	57	5	0
IPL 2020 Runs 13 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 57 4s: 5 \| 6s: 0
LH Fergusonnot out	19	16	1	0	118.75	In 2020	19	1	0	Career	20	1	0
IPL 2020 Runs 19 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 20 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0
N Ranab Mohammed Siraj	0	1	0	0	0.00	In 2020	184	20	7	Career	1269	104	67
IPL 2020 Runs 184 4s: 20 \| 6s: 7 Career Runs 1269 4s: 104 \| 6s: 67
PJ Cumminsc Padikkal b Chahal	4	17	0	0	23.52	In 2020	130	9	7	Career	369	24	19
IPL 2020 Runs 130 4s: 9 \| 6s: 7 Career Runs 369 4s: 24 \| 6s: 19
RA Tripathic †de Villiers b Mohammed Siraj	1	5	0	0	20.00	In 2020	168	16	7	Career	926	90	34
IPL 2020 Runs 168 4s: 16 \| 6s: 7 Career Runs 926 4s: 90 \| 6s: 34
Shubman Gillc Morris b Saini	1	6	0	0	16.66	In 2020	312	29	5	Career	811	72	20
IPL 2020 Runs 312 4s: 29 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 811 4s: 72 \| 6s: 20
T Bantonc †de Villiers b Mohammed Siraj	10	8	1	1	125.00	In 2020	18	1	1	Career	241	19	17
IPL 2020 Runs 18 4s: 1 \| 6s: 1 Career Runs 241 4s: 19 \| 6s: 17

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2020	W	0s	Best	Career	W	0s
CH Morris	4	1	16	0	4	15	1	0	In 2020	9	63	4/23	Career	100	578
IPL 2020 Wickets 9 Dots: 63 Career Wickets 100 Dots: 578
Mohammed Siraj	4	2	8	3	2	16	0	0	In 2020	6	38	4/32	Career	34	247
IPL 2020 Wickets 6 Dots: 38 Career Wickets 34 Dots: 247
NA Saini	3	0	23	1	8	11	2	2	In 2020	5	94	2/24	Career	16	235
IPL 2020 Wickets 5 Dots: 94 Career Wickets 16 Dots: 235
Washington Sundar	4	1	14	1	4	14	1	0	In 2020	6	78	3/16	Career	22	213
IPL 2020 Wickets 6 Dots: 78 Career Wickets 22 Dots: 213
YS Chahal	4	0	15	2	4	13	1	0	In 2020	15	84	4/25	Career	114	622
IPL 2020 Wickets 15 Dots: 84 Career Wickets 114 Dots: 622
I Udana	1	0	6	0	6	3	1	0	In 2020	7	40	3/15	Career	20	40
IPL 2020 Wickets 7 Dots: 40 Career Wickets 20 Dots: 40

2nd InningsRoyal Challengers Bangalore

2/85 (13.3 ov)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2020	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras5 (1w, 2lb)	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total2/85 (13.3 overs, 6.29rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
Gurkeerat Singhnot out	21	26	4	0	80.76	In 2020	40	5	0	Career	480	52	11
IPL 2020 Runs 40 4s: 5 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 480 4s: 52 \| 6s: 11
V Kohlinot out	18	17	2	0	105.88	In 2020	365	20	9	Career	5777	500	199
IPL 2020 Runs 365 4s: 20 \| 6s: 9 Career Runs 5777 4s: 500 \| 6s: 199
Devdutt Padikkalrun out (Cummins)	25	17	3	0	147.05	In 2020	321	31	6	Career	321	31	6
IPL 2020 Runs 321 4s: 31 \| 6s: 6 Career Runs 321 4s: 31 \| 6s: 6
AJ Finchc †Karthik b Ferguson	16	21	2	0	76.19	In 2020	221	22	7	Career	4210	402	157
IPL 2020 Runs 221 4s: 22 \| 6s: 7 Career Runs 4210 4s: 402 \| 6s: 157

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2020	W	0s	Best	Career	W	0s
CV Varun	4	0	28	0	7	11	5	0	In 2020	7	78	2/25	Career	8	78
IPL 2020 Wickets 7 Dots: 78 Career Wickets 8 Dots: 78
LH Ferguson	4	0	17	1	4	14	2	0	In 2020	4	100	3/15	Career	9	100
IPL 2020 Wickets 4 Dots: 100 Career Wickets 9 Dots: 100
M Prasidh Krishna	2	0	20	0	8	5	2	0	In 2020	4	179	4/30	Career	18	179
IPL 2020 Wickets 4 Dots: 179 Career Wickets 18 Dots: 179
PJ Cummins	3	0	18	0	6	9	2	0	In 2020	3	235	2/6	Career	37	235
IPL 2020 Wickets 3 Dots: 235 Career Wickets 37 Dots: 235

Match Result: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore - IPL 2020, Match 39

On a thrilling encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 20, 2020, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) exhibited a dominant performance against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), concluding the game with a convincing victory.

Match Overview:

Kolkata Knight Riders: 84 all out in 20 overs
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 85 for 2 in 13.3 overs

The match commenced with the KKR batting first, but their innings was a disaster as they collapsed for just 84 runs. Among their lineup, only Eoin Morgan showcased any semblance of resistance, scoring 30 runs off 34 balls with the help of three fours and a six. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to make an impact. Shubman Gill and Rahul Tripathi were dismissed for 1 run each, while Tom Banton added a mere 10 runs. The likes of Nitish Rana and Dinesh Karthik also fell cheaply, leaving KKR struggling.

Mohammed Siraj was the standout bowler for RCB, claiming three wickets for just 8 runs from his four overs, and was well supported by Yuzvendra Chahal, who took 2 wickets for 15 runs. Washington Sundar and Navdeep Saini also chipped in with crucial scalps as KKR's innings fell apart spectacularly.

Chasing a meager target of 85 runs, RCB made light work of the KKR total, reaching 85 runs in just 13.3 overs. Devdutt Padikkal was instrumental in the chase, scoring 25 runs off 17 balls, while Gurkeerat Singh remained unbeaten on 21 runs. Virat Kohli chipped in with a solid knock of 18 runs, guiding his team home comfortably.

With this win, RCB showcased their resilience and promise for the rest of the tournament, while KKR's batting woes continued to be a point of concern.

Summary:

Player of the Match: Mohammed Siraj (RCB)
KKR Top Scorer: Eoin Morgan - 30 runs
RCB Top Scorer: Devdutt Padikkal - 25 runs
Bowling Highlights: Mohammed Siraj - 4 overs, 8 runs, 3 wickets

The match exemplified RCB's bowling prowess and raised crucial questions about KKR's batting depth as the tournament progressed.

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