Live Score Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL: ABD departs as RCB five down in big chase
Live Score Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2020: Hello and welcome to our coverage of KXIP vs RCB live IPL match from Dubai. Skipper KL Rahul smashed the first century of the 2020 Indian Premier League to propel Kings XI Punjab to a daunting 206 for 3 against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday. Rahul, who was dropped in the 17th and then again in the 18th over by RCB skipper Virat Kohli, played the role of sheet anchor, scoring 132 off 69 balls that was laced with 14 boundaries and seven sixes. With his spectacular knock, he surpassed Rishabh Pant to post the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history. Playing his 60th innings, Rahul also became the fastest Indian to reach the 2000 IPL runs. The stylish batsman clipped away a full-length delivery to fine leg for four to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record, who reached the milestone in 63 matches. Here you can follow live updates from KXIP vs RCB IPL match from Dubai. (LIVE SCORECARD)
LIVE UPDATES Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2020: RCB 101/8 in 15.2 overs vs KXIP 206/3
22.50 IST: Bishnoi to Sundar, OUT! Tries to clear the rope again but misses the connection as the cameo is over.
22.49 IST: Bishnoi to Sundar, SIX! In the slot and Sundar plays it straight down the ground for a maximum.
22.47 IST: Maxwell to Sundar, FOUR! Full and the batsman flicks it through mid-wicket and the rest of the work was done by Nicholas Pooran at the boundary line.
22.44 IST: Bishnoi to Yadav, OUT! The tailender tries to slog but misses the connection on the googly and the stumps pay the price.
22.40 IST: Maxwell to Dube, OUT BOWLED! RCB eyeing humiliation now. Dubey departs for 12
22.35 IST: Neesham to Dube, SIX! Short and the southpaw smacked it over mid-wicket for a six.
22.26 IST: Shami to Sundar, FOUR! The batsman guides the ball in the third man region Murugan tries hard to stop it but failed.
22.15 IST: Ashwin to ABD, OUT! It's almost over for RCB now as ABD departs on 28.
22.11 IST: Bishnoi to Finch, OUT! CASTLED! Finch tries to cut it and was in no control and gets a thick edge to the stumps.
22.06 IST: Ashwin to Finch, FOUR! On the pads and the Aussie sweeps it fine for a boundary. Welcome to the attack Murugan.
22.04 IST: Bishnoi to ABD, FOUR! Plays it fine and Cottrell tried his best to push it back but failed.
22.01 IST: Bishnoi to ABD, FOUR! Short ball and ABD had enough time in the world to put it into the gap for a boundary.
22.00 IST: Bishnoi to Finch, FOUR! Short ball and Finch makes room for himself hammered it straight down the ground for a boundary.
21.56 IST: Cottrell to ABD, FOUR! ABD is playing positive cricket despite early blows as this time he smashes it through covers for a boundary.
21.55 IST: Cottrell to ABD, SIX! First six of the innings, full and ABD lofts it over long-on for a biggie.
21.46 IST: Cottrell to Kohli, OUT! RCB in big trouble now, the captain departs playing a pull shot and edging it to the fielder.
21.40 IST: Shami to Phillipe, OUT! LBW! BEAUTY, the ball was angling in and Josh misses it completely and gets plumbed.
21.36 IST: Cottrell to Padikkal, OUT! EARLY FOR RCB, short ball from Cottrell and Paddikkal was in no control to hit that as Bishnoi takes an easy catch
* Finch and Padikkal are out for the chase
21.19 IST: Dube to Rahul, SIX! Full and What a way to end the fabulous innings. KXIP 206/3 in 20 overs
21.18 IST: Dube to Rahul, FOUR! In the slot and here it goes for a biggie over long-on. 200 up for KXIP
21.17 IST: Dube to Nair, FOUR! Short ball and Karun punches it over backward square leg for a boundary.
21.14 IST: Steyn to Rahul, SIX! Up and over sweeper cover for the third six of the over
21.13 IST: Steyn to Rahul, FOUR! Edged and races away for four as KL RAHUL becomes the first centurion of IPL 2020
21.11 IST: Steyn to Rahul, SIX! Over backward square for a six
21.07 IST: Saini to Karun, FOUR! CHEEKY! Slower one and Saini paddle sweeps it for a boundary.
21.02 IST: Steyn to Rahul, SIX! Short ball and Rahul was ready to stand it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
20.53 IST: Dube to Maxwell, OUT! The Big Show slaps it hard and gives an easy catch to Aaron Finch inside the circle.
20.50 IST: Chahal to Rahul, FOUR! Down the leg side and Rahul powers it through fine leg for a boundary.
20.41 IST: Dube to Pooran, OUT! Dubey does the trick for RCB as Pooran tries to drive it over long-off but didn't get the connection as it lands in the safest hands of ABD
20.39 IST: Saini to Rahul, FOUR! Up and over covers for consecutive boundaries for the KXIP skipper.
20.38 IST: Saini to Rahul, FOUR! Rahul's fifty drive KXIP
20.23 IST: Umesh to Rahul, FREE HIT, SIX! Rahul gets plenty on it and sliced it over covers for a maximum.
20.20 IST: Umesh to Pooran, FOUR! Poor line and length from Umesh and Nicholas drives it through extra covers for a boundary.
20.15 IST: Chahal to Pooran, SINGLE! Excellent tight over from Yuzi as only five runs from it.
20.06 IST: Chahal to Mayank, OUT, BOWLED! Top class from YUZI, flight and Mayank misses it completely.
20.03 IST: Chahal to Mayank, FOUR! Full and Mayank sweeps it beautifully for a boundary.
20.00 IST: Saini to Mayank, FOUR! Low full toss and Mayank accepts the gift graciously to drives it through covers for a four.
19.52 IST: Steyn to Mayank, FOUR! Bouncer and the batsman picks it early to pull it through deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
19.48 IST: Saini to Rahul, FOUR! Full and Rahul shows his class and drives it into the gap for a boundary through covers.
19.41 IST: Umesh to Mayank, FOUR! On the pads and Mayank just guides the ball through deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
19.38 IST: Steyn to Rahul, FOUR! Same ball, same shot, same result, Steyn needs to adjust his line and length a bit to trouble the KXIP captain.
19.37 IST: Steyn to Rahul, FOUR! Little bit of room and Rahul cuts its hard for a boundary through deep backward point.
19.34 IST: Umesh to Rahul, FOUR! Down the leg side and Rahul just guides it fine for a boundary. Umesh finishes a good over with poor delivery.
19.30 IST: Umesh Yadav to start the proceedings with the ball
19.28 IST: KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal to open the innings for KXIP
19.15 IST: Playing XIs of RCB and KXIP are out
A look at the Playing XI for #KXIPvRCB #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/Gvdf59ZhZk
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 24, 2020
19.08 IST: KXIP make two changes in their squad as Jimmy Neesham comes in for Chris Jordan and Murgan Ashwin for Krishnappa Gowtham.
19.07 IST: RCB to play with the same XI from the last game.
19.00 IST: Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli wins the toss and opts to bowl against Kings XI Punjab
#RCB have won the toss and will bowl first in Match 6 of #Dream11IPL.#KXIPvRCB pic.twitter.com/pjq7tuZpDA
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 24, 2020
18.43 IST: Both teams have arrived at the match venue.
The @RCBTweets have arrived at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for Match 6 of #Dream11IPL.#KXIPvRCB pic.twitter.com/VXeloOOf98
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 24, 2020
The @lionsdenkxip have arrived too.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 24, 2020
Let's set the ball rolling ✅✅#KXIPvRCB #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/ODdyXCscK6
18.28 IST: Head coach Anil Kumble looks confident for the mega clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
.@anilkumble1074 on the upcoming 'royal challenge' and more 👇#CoachDiSoch #SaddaPunjab #WakhraSquad #IPL2020 #KXIPvRCB pic.twitter.com/TqdAXFCAqK
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) September 24, 2020
18.22 IST: How many shots will Steyn-Gun fire today?
A century of wickets on the cards for the Steyn Gun tonight? 💯 #PlayBold #IPL2020 #WeAreChallengers #Dream11IPL #KXIPvRCB pic.twitter.com/50V5lt7U7L
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 24, 2020
18.15 IST: Will ABD produce another special inning today?
Another half-century, another milestone? #PlayBold #IPL2020 #WeAreChallengers #Dream11IPL #KXIPvRCB pic.twitter.com/OYcl1ot1Ln
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 24, 2020
18.03 IST: A battle to look out for KL RAHUL vs VIRAT KOHLI
KL Rahul's #KXIP is all set to take on Virat Kohli's #RCB.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 24, 2020
Who are you rooting for?#KXIPvRCB pic.twitter.com/76dowQqDGk
17.55 IST: Hello and welcome to our live blog of KXIP vs RCB IPL 2020 Match 6 from Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
