Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League 2020 Match 50: In Pics
Jofra Archer removes Mandeep Singh early
RR win toss against KXIP
Steve Smith-led Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl first against KL Rahul's Kings XI Punjab in the second clash between the two sides in the ongoing 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Rajasthan Royals swept aside Kings XI Punjab by four wickets in the previous encounter between the two teams at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on September 27.
The two sides have locked horns in a total of 20 matches in the cash-rich league so far, with Rajasthan holding a 11-9 lead over KXIP.(Image Credits: Twitter/@IPL)
Rajasthan Royals - Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals have made just one change in their Playing XI for their clash against Kings XI Punjab. Varun Aaron has been roped in place of Ankit Rajpoot for the match.
Meanwhile, Ben Stokes, skipper Steven Smith, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer are the four overseas players for the clash.
Notably, Rajasthan headed into this match on the back of their convincing eight-wicket triumph over the Mumbai Indians.(Image Courtesy: Twitter/@rajasthanroyals)
Kings XI Punjab - Playing XI
Kings XI Punjab headed into the clash against Rajasthan Royals with the same Playing XI that clinched an eight-wicket win over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the previous match.
Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell and Chris Jordan are the four overseas players in the KXIP Playing XI for the tie. (Image Credits: Twitter/@lionsdenkxip)
KXIP reach 81/1 at halfway mark
Chris Gayle brings up fifty
Ben Stokes removes KL Rahul
KXIP post 185/4 against RR
Chris Gayle smashed a quick-fire knock of 99 runs besides stitching a crucial stand of 120 runs for the second wicket to help Kings XI Punjab post a good total of 185 for four against Rajasthan Royals in their stipulated 20 overs. Gayle also completed 1000 sixes in T20 cricket en route to his 63-ball knock. (Image Credits: Twitter/@IPL)