Chris Jordan bowled a wide which sealed Rajasthan Royals’ seven wicket win against Kings XI Punjab in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Steve Smith and Jos Buttler showed intent to get RR closer to win after KXIP picked up the big wicket of Sanju Samson, who was run out for 48.
He and Robin Uthappa added 51 runs for the second wicket before M Ashwin broke the partnership. This was after Ben Stokes scored a quickfire fifty and got out to Jordan. Batting first, Chris Gayle scored 99 to lift KXIP to 185/4 against RR. Gayle reached his half-century off 28 balls as he and Rahul batted splendidly to put on 120 runs for KXIP’s second wicket.
KXIP were dealt an early blow with Jofra Archer striking in his first over to dismiss opening batsman Mandeep Singh.
Steve Smith has won the toss and decided that Rajasthan Royals will bowl against Kings XI Punjab in Match No. 50 of the 2020 Indian Premier League. KXIP are unchanged from their previous game, whereas RR have made one change to their XI, giving fast bowler Varun Aaron a chance.
