Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will be hosting Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Mohali.
IPL 2019: Kings XI Punjab defeated Rajasthan Royals by 12 runs in a second leg clash of the IPL. Rajasthan who had opted to field first had restricted Kings XI Punjab at 182 but could not chase the target.
In the first innings, a few big hits from Ashwin in the last four balls have ensured KXIP to a decent 182 runs as losing four wickets in 13 deliveries hampered their final assault.
For KXIP, it was a collective performance from the top four. Rahul gets a 50 who was slow initially. Gayle, Mayank and Miller all chipped in. Rahul also completes 1,000 runs for Kings XI Punjab.
Kings XI Punjab: 182/6 (20)
Rajasthan Royals: 170/7 (20)
1. Rajasthan Royals win toss and opt to bowl
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Rajasthan Royals win toss and opt to bowl.
For RR, Ashton Turner, Stuart Binny Ish (Sodhi) come in. No Steve Smith.
For KXIP, Miller back in place of Curran.
Kings XI Punjab (Playing XI): Lokesh Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, David Miller, Mandeep Singh, Nicholas Pooran(w), Ravichandran Ashwin(c), Murugan Ashwin, Andrew Tye, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Ajinkya Rahane(c), Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w), Rahul Tripathi, Ashton Turner, Stuart Binny, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Dhawal Kulkarni, Ish Sodhi.
The @rajasthanroyals win the toss and elect to bowl first against the @lionsdenkxip #KXIPvRR pic.twitter.com/LV9Bf0YkFX
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2. Universe Boss goes for 30
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OUT!
After a misfielding by Samson led to 4 runs, he takes revenge in the very next ball.
A back of a length decked away with some extra bounce. Gayle tries to brush the outside edge and Samson makes no mistake this time.
Gayle c Samson b Jofra Archer 30(22) [4s-2 6s-3].
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3. K L Rahul completes 1,000 runs for Kings XI Punjab
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1000!
K L Rahul completes 1,000 runs for Kings XI Punjab
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4. Mayank Agarwal goes for 26
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OUT!
Agarwal tries to hit the ball out of the line but perishes in his quest to clear long-on.
The ball goes miles up in the air but lands straight into Jofra hands in the deep
Agarwal c Jofra Archer b Ish Sodhi 26(12) [4s-1 6s-2].
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5. 50 for KL Rahul
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50!
Another 50 for Rahul this season! He started really slow but is shifting gears with ease now.
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6. KL Rahul out by Jaydev Unadkat
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OUT!
Just as he completed his half-century, KL Rahul is sent back.
The slower ball was quite full. Rahul wanted to carve this through the gap square through the off-side but ended up slicing it straight to Archer.
Rahul c Jofra Archer b Unadkat 52(47) [4s-3 6s-2].
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7. Jofra Archer takes two wickets in an over
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OUT!
Jofra Archer strikes again. Takes 2 wickets in an over.
Pooran c Rahane b Jofra Archer 5(6).
Mandeep b Jofra Archer 0(2).
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8. Punjab lose back to back wickets
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OUT!
The well-set Miller is the latest casualty. Kulkarni's slower ball on a good length got him his man.
Miller tried to loft high into the sky at deep mid-wicket but Buttler catches it in the outfield.
Miller c Buttler b D Kulkarni 40(27) [4s-2 6s-2].
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9. Punjab set 183 runs target
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Few big hits from Ashwin in the last four balls have ensured KXIP to a decent score.
It was a collective performance from the top four, led by another fifty from Rahul who was slow initially before taking off. Gayle, Mayank and Miller all chipped in.
However, losing four wickets in 13 deliveries hampered their final assault.
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10. Arshdeep Singh gets Jos Buttler as his maiden IPL wicket
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OUT!
What a moment for the 20-year-old left-arm seamer. The ball was slanted across well wide of off, Buttler wanted to slug it through midwicket but goes through with it too early.
Went up off the toe-end and the keeper Pooran took a fine catch
Buttler c Pooran b Arshdeep Singh 23(17) [4s-1 6s-2].
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11. Sanju Samson bowled by KXIP skipper
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OUT!
A carrom ball by R Ashwin does the job. The off stump all lit as Samson leaves the crease.
Samson b Ashwin 27(21) [4s-2].
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12. 50 for Rahul Tripathi
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50!
This is Rahul Tripathi's first fifty this IPL.
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13. Back to back wickets for Rajasthan
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OUT!
As the last overs approach, Rajasthan lose three wickets. Rahul Tripathi, Ashton Turner and Jofra Archer all depart.
R Tripathi c Agarwal b Ashwin 50(45) [4s-4]
Turner c Miller b Murugan Ashwin 0(1)
Jofra Archer c Rahul b Shami 1(3).
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14. RR skipper Rahane goes for 26
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OUT!
Rahane's ordeal comes to an end as 20-year old Arshdeep Singh takes his wicket.
A full delivery which asked Rahane to fetch it from outside off. The aimless slog loops up high in the air where Shami runs around to takes it.
Rahane c Shami b Arshdeep Singh 26(21) [4s-1].
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15. Punjab win by 12 runs
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KXIP - 2, RR - 0 this season!
A comfortable victory for the home team as they win by 12 runs.
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