46th

Match

IPL No : #810

Sun, 25 October 2020, Starts from 19:30

Kolkata Knight Riders - 9/149 (20 ov)

Kings XI Punjab - 2/150 (18.5 ov)

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
9/149 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Shubman Gill
c Pooran b Mohammed Shami
5704534126.66 In 2020378349 Career8777724
N Rana
c Gayle b Maxwell
001000.00 In 2020265338 Career135011768
RA Tripathi
c †Rahul b Mohammed Shami
70401175.00 In 2020188178 Career9469135
KD Karthik
c †Rahul b Mohammed Shami
002000.00 In 2020148174 Career3802374105
EJG Morgan
c Ashwin b Ravi Bishnoi
4002552160.00 In 20203352518 Career151612065
SP Narine
b Jordan
60410150.00 In 2020114107 Career131213180
Kamlesh Nagarkoti
b Ashwin
60130046.15 In 20202110 Career2110
PJ Cummins
lbw b Ravi Bishnoi
1080012.50 In 202013197 Career3702419
LH Ferguson
not out
2401331184.61 In 20204341 Career4441
CV Varun
b Jordan
2040050.00 In 20201000 Career1000
M Prasidh Krishna
not out
001000.00 In 2020200 Career300
Extras
6 (3w, 3lb)
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Total
9/149 (20 overs, 7.45rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
GJ Maxwell2021111412 In 20203373/26 Career45240
Mohammad Shami4035391333 In 2020201223/15 Career60373
Arshdeep Singh201809530 In 20209533/23 Career1273
M Ashwin4027171322 In 20209553/21 Career24192
CJ Jordan4025261130 In 20207524/11 Career48254
Ravi Bishnoi4120251101 In 2020121073/29 Career12107
Kings XI Punjab innigs
2/150 (18.5 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
KL Rahul
lbw b Varun
2802540112.00 In 20205955220 Career2572228101
Mandeep Singh
not out
6605682117.85 In 202011694 Career164516937
CH Gayle
c Prasidh Krishna b Ferguson
5102925175.86 In 2020177915 Career7421567535
N Pooran
not out
2030066.66 In 20203292322 Career134181101
Extras
3 (3w, 3lb)
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Total
2/150 (18.5 overs, 7.96rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
PJ Cummins4031081332 In 202061173/17 Career40264
M Prasidh Krishna302408740 In 20204354/30 Career18190
CV Varun4034191032 In 202013895/20 Career1497
SP Narine402707902 In 20205545/19 Career2441088
LH Ferguson403218941 In 20206443/15 Career11117

The 46th match of the IPL 2020, held on October 25, took place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). The match proved to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing a remarkable performance from KXIP, who successfully chased down KKR's total.

Kolkata Knight Riders batted first and set a target of 150 runs for Kings XI Punjab. Unfortunately for KKR, their batting lineup faltered, managing to muster only 149 runs in their allotted 20 overs while losing 9 wickets. The top performer for KKR was Shubman Gill, who played a stellar knock of 57 runs off 45 balls, featuring 3 fours and 4 sixes. Eoin Morgan contributed 40 runs, bolstering KKR's score, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled significantly. Notably, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik, and Sunil Narine failed to make any significant impact, which ultimately hampered KKR's chances.

Delving into the bowling performance, Kings XI Punjab's Mohammed Shami was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for just 35 runs in his 4-over spell. Glenn Maxwell and Ravi Bishnoi also made significant contributions with the ball, each taking crucial wickets that further derailed KKR’s innings.

In response, Kings XI Punjab made a rough start but quickly found their footing. KXIP managed to chase down the target in just 18.5 overs, scoring 150 runs for the loss of only 2 wickets. Mandeep Singh was in magnificent form, amassing an unbeaten 66 runs off 56 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes, displaying his ability to anchor the innings. Chris Gayle also made a flashy contribution with 51 runs off 29 balls, peppering the field with 2 fours and 5 sixes before he was dismissed by Lockie Ferguson.

KL Rahul, the captain of KXIP, added a solid 28 runs to the total. Despite a couple of early wickets, KXIP's middle order steadied the ship, ensuring a comfortable victory.

The match ended with Kings XI Punjab achieving victory by 8 wickets, a testament to their power hitting and strategic gameplay, marking a significant win in their campaign for the IPL 2020 season. With KKR's batting woes continuing, they will need to regroup and reassess their strategies for upcoming matches if they hope to keep their playoff hopes alive.


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