Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) jumped to second in the IPL 2020 points table after beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight wickets in match 39 of Indian Premier League (IPL) season 13. Mohammed Siraj was the star bowler for RCB and ended with figures of 3/8 from his four-over spell. Siraj, who returned into the playing XI after missing the last match, struck in his opening over and continued the good work with regular wickets. Siraj’s exploits, with also fine performances from Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini and Chris Morris, helped RCB restrict KKR to 84/8 in 20 overs. Fans reacted to the win with funny memes and jokes. KKR vs RCB Highlights IPL 2020.

KKR captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to bat first but his side were off to a worse start with Siraj dismissing Rahul Tripathi and Nitish Rana off successive deliveries in the second over. Shubman Gill soon followed leaving KKR at 3/3 at one stage. Dinesh Karthik and Morgan then tried bringing the innings out of grave but Karthik was trapped by Yuzvendra Chahal, who also dismissed Pat Cummins. Mohammad Siraj, RCB Pacer, Becomes First Bowler to Bowl Two Maiden Overs in IPL Match.

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Aaron Finch and Devdutt Padikkal then gave RCB a flying start with a 46-run opening stand in their 85-run chase. Lockie Ferguson was introduced in the seventh over and he immediately removed Finch while also helping the run-out of Padikkal. But Gurkeerat Singh Mann (21*) and Virat Kohli (18) ensured no more wickets fell and guided RCB to a comfortable win.

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