IPL 2020, KXIP vs DC Live Score: Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Capitals.IPL 2020, KXIP vs DC Live Cricket Score Online Updates: Shikhar Dhawan continued his imperious run as he completed his second century in the ongoing edition of Indian Premier League. The Delhi Capitals opener finished the innings unbeaten on 106 from 61 balls, helping his side post a challenging 164/5 on the board. With this ton, Dhawan also became the first batsman in IPL to hit consecutive tons.
Beating Shreyas Iyer’s resilient DC will be a tough task for KXIP, but KL Rahul will be out for blood in Dubai considering their Super Over defeat earlier in the season. Punjab have had their share of ups and downs in the tournament so far, but they will be confident after their two straight wins against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians. On the other hand, Delhi will aim to seal a play-off spot with their eighth win of the season.
Match 38, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 20 Oct, 2020
Deepak Hooda gets the much-needed boundary for KXIP as he smashes Axar Patel for a boundary towards the deep mid-wicket area. KXIP: 157/5 (18 overs)
A tight over from Ashwin as just three runs come off it. The game is not over yet as Delhi are desperately looking for wickets here. Do we see a twist in the tale? KXIP: 151/5 (17 overs) | need 14 runs in 3 overs
After smashing Rabada for a cracking boundary off a short delivery, Glenn Maxwell throws away his wicket. A quicker delivery pitched slightly up and Maxwell tries to play it hard and across the line. However, the ball hits the toe end of his bat and goes high in the air. Rishabh Pant calls for it and completes a great catch in the end. The Aussie departs after scoring 32 from 24 balls. KXIP: 148/5 (16 overs)
Glenn Maxwell is batting on 25 from 19 balls and it will be important for both him and his team that he hangs around till the end. After 14 overs, KXIP are batting on 137/4 and they need 28 runs in the final six overs.
Nicholas Pooran brings up his FIFTY after Rabada's ball took an edge off his bat beat a diving Rishabh Pant and raced to the boundary ropes, However, in the following delivery Pooran tries to leave a short ball from Rabada, but it hits his gloves and flies straight into the gloves of Rishabh Pant. He departs after scoring 53 from 28 balls. KXIP: 125/3 (12.3 overs)
Maxwell and Pooran have added 56 runs in just 31 balls and have brought Punjab back in the game. They are in full control as Shreyas Iyer hands the ball to experienced Ashwin. Can he deliver? KXIP: 112/3 (11 overs)
As Nicholas Pooran keeps up the fight for Kings XI Punjab, Harsha Bhogle has some words of appreciation for the man from Trinidad and Tobago.
Tushar Deshpande is not having a great day in the field and this time an inside edge from Nicholas Pooran beats Rishabh Pant and races for a boundary. The Windies batsman scores two FOURS and one SIX in his previous over as the bowler has already conceded 41 runs in just two overs. KXIP: 87/3 (9 overs) | need 78 runs in 66 balls
Kings XI Punjab are throwing away their chance here as now Mayank Agarwal returns to the dugout after some miscoummincation between him and Nicholas Pooran. Pooran pushes the ball down the ground and tries to sneak a single. However, Mayank tries to send the batsman back but in the end decides to complete the single. Enough time for Ashwin to collect the ball and throw it towards Rishabh Pant, who dismantles the wicket after collecting the ball. That will be the end of story for Mayank as KXIP end the powerplay with 58 on the board, but have also lost KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and Chris Gayle.
R Ashwin is delighted as he knocks off the stumps to send Chris Gayle back in the dugout. A regular half volley from Ashwin, coming towards the batsman, and Gayle goes down on his knees and tries to smash it hard on the on-side. However, he fails to get any connection as the ball knocks the middle stump. That will be the end of Gayle as Punjab lose two wickets inside the powerplay overs. KXIP: 52/2 (5.2 overs)
Chris Gayle hammers Tushar Deshpande for 26 RUNS and he does it in some style. Two SIXES and three FOURS as Kings XI Punjab bring up their 50 in 5 overs.
Despite losing KL Rahul early, Mayank Agarwal and Chris Gayle are keeping the scorers busy as the pair deal in singles. After the end of four overs, KXIP have reached 24/1. Can the pair do it for Punjab?
A cautious start by the in-form KXIP opening pair as they score 13 runs off the first two overs.
However, KL Rahul fails to put on a show tonight as Axar Patel removes the Kings XI skipper in his second delivery. Slightly quick with zero turn and Rahul comes down the track and tries to play over the fielder towards the mid-wicket area. However, doesn't get the connection he would have hoped for as Daniel Sams collects a comfortable catch at mid-off. KXIP: 17/1 (2.2 overs)
Mohammad Shami does what he does best. He finishes off with a ripper as he rattles Shimron Hetmyer's stumps in the final delivery of the 20th over. Despite Dhawan's solid century, Delhi Capitals only manage 164/5 on the board. Dhawan finishes unbeaten on 106 from 61 balls, which include 12 FOURS and 3 SIXES.
Shikhar Dhawan brings up his second century of the season. This is also the first time a batsman has scored consecutive centuries in history of the Indian Premier League. He is playing at 102 from 58 balls as Delhi also edge past the 150-run mark.
Shami bowls a brilliant over as just six runs come off it, including a wicket too. Shikhar Dhawan is batting on 97. Plenty to expect in the final two overs. DC: 145/4 (18 overs)
Marcus Stoinis fails to fire big as Mohammad Shami gets the man with a low full toss. The ball was coming straight towards the stumps and Stoinis fails to get the desired connection. The ball hits the toe end of the bat and flies high in the air before settling in Mayank Agarwal's hands at mid-off. DC: 141/4 (17.3 overs)