The resurgent KL Rahul-led Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) locked horns with inconsistent Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 46 of the ongoing IPL 2020 in Sharjah on Monday (October 26). With both teams in desperate need of a win as the playoff battle intensif♓ies, it was another emphatic performance from KXIP as they thrashed the two-time winners by eig🐈ht wickets.
Batting first, KKR scored 149 for 9 with Shubman Gill scoring 57 off 45 balls while captain Morgan hit 40 off 25 balls. Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers for KXIP with three wickets. Ravi Bishnoi and Chris Jordan scalped two wickets each while Murugan Ashwin and Glenn Maxwell claimed one wicket apiece.
In reply, KXIP scored the runs in 18.5 overs with Mandeep Singh scoring unbeaten 66 not out off 56 balls and Chris Gayle smashing 51 offꦫ🐻 29 balls with the help of two fours and five sixes.
The ‘Universe Boss’ was awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his match-winning knock.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Crucia🥃l points for @lionsdenkxip as they sneak ahead of on the points table.
Fi🧸ne innings by and was just at his usual best. ��👏🏻
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Very happy for specially more today cause this one for his father watching him from the heavens above 🙏🤲🏽 just like red wine 🍷 older he gets better he hits it out of th🔜e park 1000 sixes in t20 turnin the table well played @RealShubmanGill
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
The longevity of is remarkable … he is the entertainer but let’s not forget how great he is as well … incredible career … one of the greatest white ball players …
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
When Dad blesses you from above 🖤… take a bow Mandeep Singh 🙏 @klrahul11 @lionsdenkxip
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty)
Resurgence of KXIP has been amazing. They beat DC, MI, RCB, SRH & KKR. Currently on fourth with 12 points & 2 matches to go. Chris Gಌayle has been the X factor. Rahul has been consistent. Shami: brilliant with the new💧 ball. Bishnoi-Ashwin & Arshdeep are good. All’s well for KXIP
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)
Very emotional and proud moment for . Well done 💎Mandeep.
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)
Winning 5 on the bounce is a fantastic effort by the @lionsdenkxip , marching on the Lions great to see. Congrats and all his team. Kee🅠p going lads
— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien)
There’ll never be another Gayle….never. If entertainment had a face-name…..it’s him. 🙇♂️
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
This is KXIP’s fifth consecutive win this IPL.
Chris Gayle’s scores this IPL:
53, 24, 29, 20, 51— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman)
The 🥃distant car in the rear-view mirror @lionsdenk꧒xip is overtaking a few on the highway now! Team to watch out for.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Mandeep Singh pays a he💫artfelt tribute to his father.
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Mandy paaji looks up, a tribute to his father 🙌
WHAT. A. KNOCK. 👏
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Chris Gayle has scored a fifty in each of his last six T20 innings at Sharjah Stadium (Four in♎ APL 2018 and two in IPL 2020).
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats)
Good for Mandeep Singh. To be playing after losing his dad in the past week. It'd so sweet if this is a match winning half century.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
25-ball fifty for the ! 😍
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Chris Gayle in
Played – 5
Won – 5How much the IPL missed
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath)
Kings' XI Punjab in (won 6, lost 6)
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* superover— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman)
