38th

Match

IPL No : #802

Tue, 20 October 2020, Starts from 19:30

Kings XI Punjab - 5/167 (19 ov)

Delhi Capitals - 5/164 (20 ov)

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Delhi Capitals innigs
5/164 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
PP Shaw
c Maxwell b Neesham
70111063.63 In 2020209238 Career8079527
S Dhawan
not out
106061123173.77 In 20204655110 Career5044575106
SS Iyer
c †Rahul b Ashwin
1401201116.66 In 20203352413 Career201617380
RR Pant
c Agarwal b Maxwell
140201070.00 In 2020190195 Career192617199
MP Stoinis
c Agarwal b Mohammed Shami
90100090.00 In 20202261911 Career244020582
SO Hetmyer
b Mohammed Shami
100601166.66 In 2020101210 Career6314541
Extras
4 (3w, 1lb)
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Total
5/164 (20 overs, 8.2rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
GJ Maxwell403118521 In 20202333/26 Career44236
Mohammad Shami4028271240 In 202016983/15 Career56349
Arshdeep Singh3030010431 In 20206392/33 Career959
JDS Neesham201719411 In 20202183/33 Career1175
M Ashwin403318521 In 20207303/21 Career22167
Ravi Bishnoi302408621 In 20209823/29 Career982
Kings XI Punjab innigs
5/167 (19 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
KL Rahul
c Sams b Patel
1501111136.36 In 20205404619 Career2517222100
MA Agarwal
run out (Ashwin/†Pant)
5090055.55 In 20203983915 Career166415667
CH Gayle
b Ashwin
2901332223.07 In 202010659 Career7350563529
N Pooran
c †Pant b Rabada
5302863189.28 In 20202952122 Career130779101
GJ Maxwell
c †Pant b Rabada
3202430133.33 In 20209080 Career3317256171
DJ Hooda
not out
150221068.18 In 20203821 Career5622925
JDS Neesham
not out
100801125.00 In 20201701 Career189116
Extras
8 (3w, 1lb)
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Total
5/167 (19 overs, 8.78rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DR Sams4030081012 In 20200104/14 Career52267
K Rabada402727930 In 202021994/21 Career52264
AR Patel402717821 In 20208664/21 Career79491
TU Deshpande2041021253 In 20203162/37 Career316
R Ashwin402717920 In 20208514/34 Career133438
MP Stoinis1014014211 In 20206274/15 Career55222

Match Report: Kings XI Punjab vs. Delhi Capitals - 38th Match, IPL 2020

In a thrilling encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 20, 2020, Kings XI Punjab narrowly edged out the Delhi Capitals by just three runs, delivering yet another memorable chapter in this year's IPL.

Match Overview:

  • Kings XI Punjab: 5/167 in 19 overs
  • Delhi Capitals: 5/164 in 20 overs

Batting Highlights:

Kings XI Punjab set a challenging target for the Delhi Capitals, putting up a total of 167 runs. The standout performer for Punjab was Nicholas Pooran, who played a blistering innings of 53 runs off just 28 balls, featuring 6 fours and 3 sixes at an impressive strike rate of 189.28. Glenn Maxwell also contributed significantly with 32 runs from 24 balls, helping to build momentum in the middle order. However, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal struggled to provide the strong starts expected from them, scoring 15 and 5 runs respectively.

In response, the Delhi Capitals made a valiant effort but fell short by a mere three runs. Shikhar Dhawan was the star for the Capitals, scoring an unbeaten 106 runs off 61 balls, which included 12 fours and 3 sixes, showcasing his experience and flair under pressure. Despite Dhawan’s heroics, the Capitals could not chase down the target, as wickets fell at crucial moments, notably the dismissals of Prithvi Shaw for just 7 runs and Rishabh Pant for 14 runs.

Bowling Performances:

For Kings XI Punjab, Mohammed Shami was pivotal in restricting the Capitals. He took 2 wickets for 28 runs in his 4 overs, while Glenn Maxwell also played a crucial role with the ball, taking 1 wicket for 31 runs. Jimmy Neesham contributed by taking a key wicket, finishing with figures of 1/17 in just 2 overs.

On the other hand, Kagiso Rabada emerged as the standout bowler for the Delhi Capitals, claiming 2 wickets for 27 runs off his 4 overs, and was supported by Axar Patel, who picked up a wicket for also just 27 runs.

Conclusion:

In the end, it was a nail-biting finish that saw Kings XI Punjab come out on top with a match-winning performance. The experience of Shikhar Dhawan was sorely missed by the Capitals in the closing overs, as they couldn't quite close in on the target. With this victory, KXIP kept their hopes alive in the tournament, while the Delhi Capitals will need to regroup and learn from this close defeat. The IPL 2020 continues to showcase intense competition and high-octane cricket, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.


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