IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB highlights: Kings XI out class Bangalore by 97 runs

Rahul punished RCB bowlers into submission to help KXIP to a daunting 206 for 3 before the bowling attack put up a disciplined effort to bundle Virat Kohli's side for 109 with three overs to spare

6:59 PM

PITCH REPORT

The Dubai pitch is dry and the team would like to chase as it may get flatter in the night with dew and moisture, reckons Kevin Pieterson.

6:57 PM

James Neesham to play for KXIP

6:54 PM

Toss is five minutes away, stay tuned

6:51 PM

KXIP vs RCB head-to-head

Total matches: 24

 

KXIP won: 12

 

RCB won: 12

 

No result: 0

 

6:48 PM

KXIP vs RCB playing 11 prediction

KXIP tentative playing 11: KL Rahul (C&WK), Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Glenn Maxwell, James Neesham, Sarfaraz Khan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Chris Jordan, Sheldon Cottrell and Mohammed Shami.

 

RCB tentative playing 11: Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Josh Philippe (WK), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Dale Steyn, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini and Yuzvendra Chahal.

6:33 PM

Player battle: Chahal vs Maxwell

6:29 PM

Former Australia batsman, commentator Dean Jones dies of cardiac arrest

Former Australia batsman and well know commentator Dean Jones passed away on Thurday after a cardiac arrest in Mumbai. He was aged 59. He played 52 Tests and 164 ODIs for Australia and was part of the 1987 World Cup winning team.

 

He was part of IPL 2020 broadcast team select dug-out.

 

In an official statement Star Network said, "It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing away of Mr. Dean Mervyn Jones AM. He died of a sudden cardiac arrest. We express our deep condolences to his family and stand ready to support them in this difficult time. We are in touch with the Australian High Commission to make the necessary arrangements."

Dean Jones | Courtesy: Twitter

6:27 PM

RCB squad for IPL 2020

RCB squad: Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli (captain), AB de Villiers, Josh Philippe, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn, Yuzvendra Chahal, Moeen Ali, Pavan Deshpande, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Mohammed Siraj, Chris Morris, Pawan Negi, Parthiv Patel (wicket-keeper), Shahbaz Ahmed, Isuru Udana, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson

6:20 PM

KXIP squad for IPL 2020

KXIP squad: KL Rahul (captain/wicket-keeper), Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran, Krishnappa Gowtham, Chris Jordan, Sheldon Cottrell, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Murugan Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, Hardus Viljoen, Deepak Hooda, Harpreet Brar, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Darshan Nalkande, James Neesham, IshanPorel, Simran Singh, Jagadeesha Suchith, Tajinder Singh

6:10 PM

RCB's bowling department

Navdeep Saini and Shivam Dube were on target, picking up two wickets each, but it was leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal who took full advantage of the prevailing conditions and emerged as the 'game-changer' with three scalps.

6:08 PM

KXIP's bowling depth

In bowling department, in-form pacer Mohammed would look to replicate his previous performance where he had returned with impressive figures of 3/15.

 

West Indian pacer Sheldon Cottrell is expected to share the workload with Shami. Rookie leggie Ravi Bishnoi, who had a decent maiden outing against DC, is once again likely to feature in the XI as the team management would surely not want to make too many changes in the initial stage of the league.
 

6:01 PM

WIll Chris Gayle find a place in KXIP playing 11?

While the self-proclaimed 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle was not included in the playing XI against DC, the KXIP team management might bring him in a move to bolster the middle order by pushing the in-form Agarwal to No.3.

Chris Gayle. Photo: PTI

5:53 PM

RCB vs KXIP preview

Ahead of today's lung-opener clash, if KXIP and RCB looked for motivation from their head-to-head IPL stats, they would be left a bit disappointed as little separated the two teams; both have won 12 matches each since the IPL began in 2008.

 

After enduring umpiring errors, followed by a Super Over heartbreak, in its IPL 2020 opener against Delhi Capitals, the KL Rahul and co would look open register its first win this season today. 

 

Against DC, Punjab rode on MayankAgarwal's blistering 60-ball 89 to approach the 158-run target. While the other Punjab players failed to leave an impact, and the team suffering hiccups at regular intervals, it was Mayank who single-handedly propelled Punjab and very nearly sealed a win.

 

However, just when KXIP was on the brink of a win, needing just one off three deliveries, they ended up losing two wickets, and eventually the contest slipped into the Super Over. Later, in the Super Over, Kagiso Rabada ensured the night belonged to DC.