Kings XI Punjab Win By 12 Runs! What a dramatic comeback it has been from Kings XI Punjab! Just when SRH's victory looked inevitable, they tumbled under unnecessary pressure and lost five wickets for just nine runs. Right then, Punjab register their fourth consecutive win and are on the right track to make a place in the playoffs. That's it from coverage. Do join us back tomorrow for all action in IPL 2020.
OUT! Nothing is impossible in this IPL! Just when SRH's victory looked inevitable, they chocked without any pressure. Chris Jordon causing the maximum damage with a stellar penultimate over. He dismissed Jason Holder and Rashid Khan in consecutive deliveries along with giving three runs. KXIP are on command at the moment.
OUT! Just after getting hit by ball on the head, Vijay Shankar falls prey to Arshdeep Singh to keep the game hanging in balance. The dasher looked to get a boundary in the third-man region but got deceived by the change in pace and edged it to wicket-keeper KL Rahul. Shankar c Rahul b Arshdeep Singh 26(27)
Manish Pandey and Vijay Shankar are playing intelligent cricket with the required run-rate being just over six. The former has played cautiously while Shankar smashed Murugan Ashwin for couple of boundaries in the 14th over. SRH need just 38 off 36 balls and only wickets can bring Punjab back in the game.
OUT! Finally some relief for Kings XI Punjab as David Warner departs after scoring a quick cameo. Trying to get a boundary in the third-man region , the southpaw could only edge the ball and KL Rahul took a neat catch behind the stumps. Warner c Rahul b Ravi Bishnoi 35(20)
SRH are off to a sensational start while chasing a mediocre total. Skipper David Warner is back to his vintage form, attacking bowlers from the outset while Jonny Bairstow is going steadily.
So, Kings XI Punjab have posted just 126/7 while batting first in Dubai courtesy a sensational bowling performance. Nicholas Pooran, who scored 32 off 28 balls, couldn't make much impact in the end overs. However, it will be interesting to see if Punjab make a fightback with the ball or not.
OUT! Glenn Maxwell's dismal continues as Sandeep Sharma gets his second wicket of the night. The Australian dasher never looked settle in the pitch as he couldn't find boundary even once in his 13-ball stay. Frustrated with the tight bowling, he went for a big but could only manage to find countryman David Warner at the long-on boundary. Maxwell c Warner b Sandeep Sharma 12(13)
Sunrisers Hyderabad are well on command with Chris Gayle and KL Rahul perishing in successive deliveries. The former went for a big shot off Jason Holder but gave an easy catch to David Warner while Rashid Khan disturbed Rahul's timber with a peach of a delivery.
OUT! Mandeep Singh goes back to the pavilion after playing some impressive shots in his brief stay. The dasher miscued a big shot off Sandeep Sharma and Rashid Khan completes an excellent catch at deep square leg. Big blow for KXIP! Meanwhile, Sandeep Sharma completes 100 wickets in his IPL career. Mandeep c Rashid Khan b Sandeep Sharma 17(14)
KXIP vs SRH Live Score Updates: Kings XI Punjab will like to continue their red-hot form in Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Currently sitting and fifth and sixth position in the team standings, SRH and KXIP have equal chances of going to the playoffs, and they must leave no stones unturned to win the upcoming game. David Warner’s Hyderabad had a lukewarm campaign in the tournament so far, and they must rectify their mistakes ahead of the game. On the other hand, KL Rahul and Co have been on a roll recently and will take the field as favourites. Meanwhile, fans must stay tuned for the live score and updates of the game. KXIP vs SRH Preview: 7 Things You Need to Know About Dream11 IPL 2020 Match 43.
With KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle and Nicholas Pooran in the ranks, KXIP have one of the strongest batting line-ups this season. However, Glenn Maxwell’s frequent failure will be concerning the team management a bit. In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami and Ravi Bishnoi have done a commendable job. Kings XI Punjab vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Dubai Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report.
Coming to SRH, they were dented by Mitchell Marsh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s injury early in the tournament. Owing to the fact, they failed to perform consistently in the competition. Nevertheless, openers David Warner and Jonny Bairstow have runs under their belt while Manish Pandey and Vijay Shankar registered half-centuries in their last game. Hence, taking the Orange Army lightly will be not wise for the Kings.
Squads:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Manish Pandey, Vijay Shankar, Priyam Garg, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Shahbaz Nadeem, Sandeep Sharma, T Natarajan, Wriddhiman Saha, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Mohammad Nabi, Kane Williamson, Bavanaka Sandeep, Billy Stanlake, Fabian Allen, Virat Singh, Basil Thampi, Khaleel Ahmed, Sanjay Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Prithvi Raj Yarra
Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul (WK/C), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Deepak Hooda, James Neesham, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Chris Jordan, Karun Nair, Krishnappa Gowtham, Sheldon Cottrell, Sarfaraz Khan, Hardus Viljoen, Jagadeesha Suchith, Ishan Porel, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tajinder Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Simran Singh, Harpreet Brar