IPL Match 53: Kings XI Punjab knocked out of IPL 2020

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It was a disappointing end to Kings XI Punjab journey as they were knocked out by losing to Chennai Super Kings badly in the 53rd match of IPL 2020 played at Sheikh Zayed International Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

 

CSK captain MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to field first. Kings XI Punjab openers KL Rahul and comeback man Mayank Agarwal got the team off to a flying start putting pressure on CSK bowlers with aggressive strokes. Mayank looked in decent touch hitting the ball in gaps and creating pressure.

Lungi Ngidi got the breakthrough immediately getting rid of Mayank Agarwal getting inside edge onto the stumps. Kings XI Punjab openers put on 48 runs and ended the first six overs at 53 for 1.

Kings XI Punjab ended the first timeout at 56 for 1. CSK bowlers made a strong comeback to put pressure on Kings XI Punjab batsmen. Ngidi struck again to dismiss KXIP captain KL Rahul with a good yorker. Shardul Thakur made another important breakthrough getting the wicket of Nicolas Pooran hitting the edge to MS Dhoni.

Kings XI Punjab innings fell downslide as the dangerous Chris Gayle was dismissed by Imran Tahir with a review. The umpire gave it out and the decision remained like it. At the end of the second timeout, Kings XI Punjab scored 77 for 4. Deepak Hooda looked busy taking singles to put pressure on CSK bowlers along with Mandeep Singh.

Ravindra Jadeja broke the partnership dismissing Mandeep Singh to leave Kings XI Punjab in trouble. Mandeep and Hooda added 36 runs for the 5th wicket. A superb catch by Gaikwad ended the innings for James Neesham to leave Kings XI Punjab in big trouble. Deepak Hooda played with intent and completed his fifty off just 26 balls and took most of the strike. At the end of the 20 overs, Kings XI Punjab posted 153 for 6 in 20 overs.

Chasing 154 runs to win, it was a steady start by Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad who played with intent putting pressure on Kings XI Punjab bowlers. Both batsmen looked composed making the batting at ease. At the end of the first six overs, CSK scored 57 for 0.

After field restrictions, Faf du Plessis was given out by the umpire but it was overturned as it hit the thigh pad. At the end of the first timeout, CSK looked at ease with the scoreboard reading 62 for 0. Chris Jordan eventually broke through getting rid of Faf du Plessis. CSK openers put on 82 runs to lay a strong foundation. Gaikwad played with intent and showed his class making life tough for KXIP hitting his third fifty in a row off 38 balls. Rayudu also contributed making 30 off 30 balls. Gaikwad and Rayudu added unbeaten 72 runs for the 2nd wicket. CSK won the match easily by 9 wickets with 7 balls to spare.

For his 62* off 49 balls, Ruturaj Gaikwad was named the man of the match award. Kings XI Punjab has been knocked out of the tournament.

CSK 154 for 1 in 18.5 overs ( Gaikwad 62*, du Plessis 48, Chris Jordan 1/31) beat Kings XI Punjab 153 for 6 in 20 overs ( Deepak Hooda 62*, Ngidi 3/39, Tahir 1/24) by 9 wickets.



 





Chennai Super Kings beat KXIP to knock them out in IPL 2020 

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