RCB vs KXIP Highlights IPL 2020: Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 Wickets to Stay in Playoff Race

KXIP Win By Eight Wickets! What a game it was! Needing a single of the last delivery, Nicholas Pooran smashed a giant six over long on to seal the deal. However, the spotlights will be on Universe Boss Chris Gayle who scored a staggering half-century in his first game of the season. Notably, he was also batting at an unfamiliar position - number 3- but the couldn't stop him for delivering. With this, Punjab register their second victory of the season and stay alive in the playoff race.

KL Rahul continues his stellar run and registers his fourth fifty of this season. Chris Gayle has also been hitting the ball well as Punjab have command at the moment. They need just 49 runs off the last six overs and they must cross the line comfortably.

Six and Out! T20 cricket at its hilarious best. After getting smashed for a maximum, Yuzvendra Chahal makes a sensational comeback and disturbs a timber with a brilliant leg-break. First one down down for KXIP. Can Bangalore make a comeback ? Agarwal b Chahal 45(25)

Another stellar opening stand by KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. Just like the previous games, the skipper has played the anchor role while the latter has attacked from the outset. The scoring rate is over nine after the powerplay overs and Punjab are firmly placed at the driver's seat.

Chris Gayle is set to bat at number three as KXIP continue to open with Mayank Agarwal and skipper KL Rahul. Interesting decsion indeed !  Meanwhile, the openers have started off steadily with only six runs on board after first two overs.

24 runs of the last over ! Just the finish RCB would have wanted. After Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers got dismissed in the 17th over. Bangalore were excepted put up a reasonable total. However, the all-rounders joined the party as RCB posted 171/6. Can KXIP achieve the target to stay alive in the playoff race? We'll find out in the second innings.

19 runs from 15th over as Shivam Dube smashes Ravi Bishnoi for two towering sixes. The scoring rate is already over eight and with seven wickets in hand, RCB batsmen should showcase some fireworks in the end overs. Virat Kohli is also set at the other end and he must be looking to open his arms. 

OUT! Washington Sundar's promotion hasn't worked the way RCB would have liked too. The southpaw went for a big shot against Murugan Ashwin but didn't get the elevation and Chris Jordon takes an excellent catch at the boundary ropes. RCB are three down now. Washington Sundar c Jordan b Murugan Ashwin 13(14)

The contest is perfectly balanced at the moment as Kings XI Punjab have scalped both the openers but RCB's scoring rate is still way over eight. Meanwhile, Washington Sundar has been promoted to number four and the southpaw is likely to play as a pinch-hitter. Meanwhile, Bangalore are 69/2 after eight overs.  

OUT! Finally some relief in Kings XI Punjab camp as RCB lose their first wicket in form of  Devdutt Padikkal. Arshdeep Singh draws the first blood. The southpaw was in two minds as he guides the ball straight to Nicholas Pooran who was standing at short cover. Devdutt Padikkal c Pooran b Arshdeep Singh 18(12)

RCB are up and running courtesy some sensational hitting by Aaron Finch and Devdutt Padikkal. Both batsmen have found boundaries on multiple occasions as Bangalore are scoring at 9-run-per over. KXIP are desperate for a wicket here.

The players are out in the middle as the action gets underway. Aaron Finch and Devdutt Padikkal open the RCB innings while for a surprise, Glenn Maxwell starts the proceedings with the ball.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers (WK), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Chris Morris, Isuru Udana, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal

Kings XI Punjab Playing XI: Chris Gayle, KL Rahul (C), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Deepak Hooda, Chris Jordan, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh

Toss: The news from the center is that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli has elected to bat first in Sharjah after winning the toss. Universe Boss Chris Gayle finally gets a game a he replaces Mandeep Singh. Deepak Hooda and Murugan Ashwin are the other two changes in the side as they replace Prabsimran Singh and Mujeeb Ur Rehman. On the other hand, RCB will continue with their winning combination.

Hello and welcome to our coverage of Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab clash in Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Both teams had contrasting campaigns, and the result of this game will be one to watch out. Winning five of their first seven games, Virat Kohli and Co are comfortably sitting at the third position in the team standings and are on the right path to lift their maiden trophy. On the other hand, KL Rahul’s men to stay alive in the contest. Meanwhile, stay tuned as toss coming up your way...