28th

Match

IPL No : #792

Mon, 12 October 2020, Starts from 19:30

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 2/194 (20 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 9/112 (20 ov)

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Royal Challengers Bangalore innigs
2/194 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
AJ Finch
b Prasidh Krishna
4703741127.02 In 2020171184 Career4160398154
Devdutt Padikkal
b Russell
3202341139.13 In 2020243255 Career243255
V Kohli
not out
3302810117.85 In 2020256147 Career5668494197
AB de Villiers
not out
7303356221.21 In 20202282013 Career5003408239
Extras
9 (6w, 1nb, 2lb)
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Total
2/194 (20 overs, 9.7rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
PJ Cummins40380101142 In 20202562/6 Career36203
M Prasidh Krishna4042111551 In 20204174/30 Career18172
AD Russell4051113733 In 20206314/20 Career183651
CV Varun402506810 In 20205422/25 Career650
Kamlesh Nagarkoti403609412 In 20204212/13 Career421
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
9/112 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
T Banton
b Saini
80120066.66 In 2020800 Career2311816
Shubman Gill
run out (Udana/†de Villiers)
3402531136.00 In 2020254225 Career7536520
N Rana
b Washington Sundar
90141064.28 In 2020150166 Career123510066
EJG Morgan
c Udana b Washington Sundar
80121066.66 In 20201751011 Career135610558
KD Karthik
b Chahal
1020050.00 In 2020108142 Career3762371103
AD Russell
c Mohammed Siraj b Udana
1601021160.00 In 20207165 Career2777195224
RA Tripathi
c Morris b Mohammed Siraj
160221072.72 In 2020137136 Career8958733
PJ Cummins
c Padikkal b Morris
1030033.33 In 20207345 Career3121917
Kamlesh Nagarkoti
b Morris
4070057.14 In 20201510 Career1510
CV Varun
not out
70100070.00 In 2020800 Career800
M Prasidh Krishna
not out
2030066.66 In 2020200 Career300
Extras
6 (6w, 1nb, 2lb)
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Total
9/112 (20 overs, 5.6rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
CH Morris4017241010 In 20205244/23 Career96539
NA Saini301716810 In 20204632/24 Career15204
Mohammed Siraj302418931 In 20203204/32 Career31229
Washington Sundar402025810 In 20205513/16 Career21186
YS Chahal4012131300 In 202010544/25 Career109592
I Udana2019110421 In 20207293/15 Career2029

Match Summary: IPL 2020 - 28th Match: RCB vs KKR

The keenly contested IPL 2020 matchup featuring Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) unfolded at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 12, 2020. RCB, batting first, set a formidable target, which KKR failed to chase down, culminating in a disappointing performance.

Batting Highlights - Royal Challengers Bangalore

RCB put on an impressive display with the bat, scoring an imposing total of 194 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The standout performer was the explosive AB de Villiers, whose scintillating knock of 73 runs off just 33 balls propelled RCB to their big total. His innings included 5 fours and 6 sixes, reflecting his remarkable strike rate of 221.21.

Alongside him, Aaron Finch contributed a solid 47 off 37 balls, boosting RCB’s innings early on. Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli also played vital roles, scoring 32 and 33 runs respectively, both maintaining a commendable strike rate, ensuring RCB was always ahead in the run rate.

Bowling Highlights - Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR’s bowling attack struggled to contain RCB's batting order. Chris Morris was the pick of the bowlers with 2 wickets for just 17 runs in his 4 overs, delivering an economical rate that restricted runs effectively towards the end of the innings. However, the rest of the bowlers, including Prasidh Krishna, who took 1 wicket but conceded 42 runs, could not match Morris's effectiveness.

Batting Highlights - Kolkata Knight Riders

In response, KKR had a dismal outing with the bat, finishing at a mere 112 runs, all out in 20 overs at a disappointing run rate of 5.6 runs per over. Shubman Gill was the only significant contributor with the bat, scoring 34 runs off 25 balls. Unfortunately, the rest of the lineup faltered, with key players like Dinesh Karthik (1 run) and Eoin Morgan (8 runs) failing to make an impact.

RCB's bowlers executed their strategy to perfection, particularly Washington Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal, each taking 2 wickets while maintaining an economical run rate which stifled KKR’s chase. Sundar's 2 for 20 from 4 overs and Chahal’s 1 for 12 from 4 overs highlighted the effectiveness of RCB's spin attack.

Match Result

Ultimately, RCB claimed a resounding victory by 82 runs over KKR, marking a strong statement in the tournament. This match not only showcased the batting prowess of RCB but also demonstrated their bowling strength, setting them up as formidable contenders in IPL 2020.

As the tournament progresses, RCB’s fans will be hopeful that this performance can be a foundation for their push towards the playoffs, while KKR will need to reassess their strategies moving forward in the tournament.


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