Updated September 27th, 2020 at 23:16 IST
IPL 2020 Live Updates: Rajasthan defeat Punjab by 4 wickets, register 2nd win on trot
With the addition Jos Buttler to the squad, Rajasthan gear up to battle KL Rahul-led Punjab at Sharjah in the 9th match of IPL 2020 which is expected to be a complete run feast
11: 16 IST, September 27th 2020
Smashing a boundary, Tom Curran guided Rajasthan past the winning line as Smith & Co. defeated Punjab by 4 wickets in an absolute thriller
11: 13 IST, September 27th 2020
Bowling the last over, M Ashwin has dismissed Riyan Parag with Rajasthan needed 2 off 4 balls
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11: 10 IST, September 27th 2020
Just before departing, Rahul Tewatia hammered Punjab bowlers as he brought up his 50 in just 30 balls. Rajasthan need 2 runs off the last over.
11: 07 IST, September 27th 2020
Archer hits Shami for two maximums, Rajasthan need 8 off 8
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11: 05 IST, September 27th 2020
Dismissing Robin Uthappa, Mohammad Shami bagged another wicket. Jofra Archer walks in to bat
11: 04 IST, September 27th 2020
Amassing 30 runs off Sheldon Cottrell's 18th over, Tewatia hit the Caribbean bowler for 5 sixes!
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11: 01 IST, September 27th 2020
Hurt by Samson's departure, Tewatia seems to have taken things into his hands as he smacked Cottrell for four huge maximums in a row
10: 57 IST, September 27th 2020
Sanju Samson is an artist.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
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10: 54 IST, September 27th 2020
Just pressure mounted upon Samson, Mohammad Shami has got the significant wicket of Sanju Samson ending his innings for 85 depriving him of a well-deserved century
10: 51 IST, September 27th 2020
Sanju Samson strikes Maxwell for two huge sixes in pursuit of the mammoth total. Rajasthan need 63 off 24
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10: 39 IST, September 27th 2020
Promoted ahead of Robin Uthappa to slog freely, Rahul Tewatia has been struggling to time shot giving Punjab an edge over Rajasthan. Rajasthan are 130/2 after 13.4 overs
10: 31 IST, September 27th 2020
A powerfully struck shot by Sanju Samson was saved by Mayank Agarwal from being a boundary, which even Jonty Rhodes could not help but applaud
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10: 28 IST, September 27th 2020
Sanju Samson has been granted a lifeline as young Ravi Bishnoi drops his catch at long-off leaving Glenn Maxwell furious
10: 18 IST, September 27th 2020
This is the best save I have seen in my life. Simply incredible!! 👍#IPL2020 #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/2r7cNZmUaw
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
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10: 16 IST, September 27th 2020
Gravity naamak cheez hi bhula di. Aisa kaise.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Defied Gravity, Pooran. What a save. pic.twitter.com/1HReADpmVh
10: 15 IST, September 27th 2020
Getting Punjab the much-needed breakthrough, Jimmy Neesham dismissed a well-set Steve Smith, Rajasthan are 100/2
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10: 14 IST, September 27th 2020
Skipper Steve Smith has been leading his team from the front as he has now brought up his 10th IPL half-century.
10: 06 IST, September 27th 2020
100 MAXIMUMS for @IamSanjuSamson in IPL.#Dream11IPL #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/5LYzPCe0yv
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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10: 05 IST, September 27th 2020
Just as Punjab notched up the highest powerplay score of the IPL 2020, Rajasthan have broken the record while chasing their total as they registered 69 runs in the first 6 overs
9: 56 IST, September 27th 2020
Smith & Samson continue to anchor Rajasthan's innings as they take their team to 69/1 at the end of 6 overs.
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9: 51 IST, September 27th 2020
In the last 10 T20 games at Sharjah, the team batting 2nd have won 70% games. 🤞🤞
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
WE. BELIEVE. 💗#RRvKXIP | #HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | @stevesmith49 pic.twitter.com/qVEQ5qh3p1
9: 47 IST, September 27th 2020
Despite Buttler's earlier dismissal, skipper Steve Smith and Sanju Samson continue to strike as Rajasthan reach 44/1 after 4 overs
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9: 38 IST, September 27th 2020
Buttler departs for a 4-ball 7.
Rajasthan are 19/2.
9: 36 IST, September 27th 2020
Rajasthan are 19/0 after 2 overs.
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9: 30 IST, September 27th 2020
Buttler & skipper Steve Smith open the innings for Rajasthan. Cottrell begins proceedings for Punjab
9: 30 IST, September 27th 2020
The 2008 winners are 11/0 after 1.
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9: 18 IST, September 27th 2020
"It feels amazing (to get the hundred), but more importantly we got good runs. You got to give yourself some time, because it's not as easy as it seems. It was holding up a bit, just one of those days when you're striking well and you keep going. I'm a lot more calmer than before, backing myself and giving myself a lot of time. Lots of hard work in the nets, it's paying off now," said Mayank Agarwal post his century
9: 09 IST, September 27th 2020
Punjab have put on a stunning display of batting at Sharjah as they end their first innings with 232 runs at the cost of just 20 overs.
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9: 00 IST, September 27th 2020
Both KL and Mayank have looked in total control and have made UAE their home ground(s)!#IPL2020 #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/voPS4oYmJC
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
8: 58 IST, September 27th 2020
Rajasthan bag a wicket as Tom Curran dismisses man of the moment Mayank Agarwal who departs after scoring 106
A brilliant innings by @mayankcricket comes to an end on 106.#RR have their first wicket.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Live - https://t.co/T6B9MF7F54 #RRvKXIP #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/pS0THbeZPm
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8: 58 IST, September 27th 2020
Trying to continue to the on-slaught, skipper KL Rahul was dismissed by ex-Punjab player Ankit Rajpoot who got his first wicket for Rajasthan
8: 47 IST, September 27th 2020
From being a T20 dasher to becoming a quality test opener to scoring a very classy T20 century, @mayankcricket is showing us such a delightful range to his batting.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
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8: 46 IST, September 27th 2020
Punjab opener Mayank Agarwal has smashed his maiden IPL ton as he continues to torment Rajasthan bowlers. Punjab are 172/0 at the end of 15 overs
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Maiden CENTURY in the IPL for @mayankcricket. What an innings this has been by the #KXIP opener.#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/vHzCtt5UHu
8: 46 IST, September 27th 2020
Kings are playing like Asli Singh’s @lionsdenkxip @mayankcricket what a knock ✊
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
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8: 38 IST, September 27th 2020
Just as Rajasthan continue to turn to different bowlers seeking a breakthrough, Steve Smith & Co. are unable to find answers as the Punjab openers continue to wreak havoc. Punjab are 161/0 at the end of 14 overs
8: 28 IST, September 27th 2020
As Punjab openers continue to hammer Rajasthan bowlers, KL Rahul has brought up his half-century after Mayank Agarwal. Punjab are 133/0 after 11.5 overs
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8: 21 IST, September 27th 2020
110/0 in 10 overs! 😎
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip)
Next 10 overs vich double hojaae? 😜#SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #RRvKXIP #KXIP pic.twitter.com/QZETAlhoFU
8: 14 IST, September 27th 2020
Rahul-Agarwal continue to wreak havoc, Punjab have crossed the 100-run mark within 9 overs. KL Rahul's side are 102/0
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8: 11 IST, September 27th 2020
On his road to wreaking havoc at Sharjah, Mayank Agarwal has brought his second 50 of IPL 2020 with a maximum
8: 08 IST, September 27th 2020
Continuing their carnage, the Punjab openers attacked Rahul Tewatia in his first over itself, as they earned 19 runs with two 2 maximums and a four. Punjab are 86/0 at the end of 8 overs
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8: 05 IST, September 27th 2020
Punjab are off to a great start courtesy of Mayank Agarwal and Kl Rahul's smart striking. The duo is scoring at a strike rate of 147 and 140, respectively. Punjab have also registered the highest score at the end of powerplay in IPL 2020
6⃣0⃣/0⃣ - this is the highest Powerplay score in #IPL2020#SaddaPunjab #RRvKXIP #KXIP pic.twitter.com/nJL42KFkFQ
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip)
7: 59 IST, September 27th 2020
As the powerplay ends, Punjab have scored at 10 runs per over, taking their total to 60 runs off just 6 overs. KL Rahul & Mayank Agarwal continue to keep the scoreboard ticking
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7: 58 IST, September 27th 2020
KL Rahul has surpassed Faf du Plessis as the highest run scorer of the tournament, Punjab are 58/0 at the end of 5 overs
7: 49 IST, September 27th 2020
Rahul joined Mayank Agarwal as he went after Jofra Archer in his first over itself. The skipper hit 3 consecutive boundaries getting 13 run of his over. Punjab are 41/0 at the end of 4 overs
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7: 49 IST, September 27th 2020
Rahul joined Mayank Agarwal as he went after Jofra Archer in his first over itself. The skipper hit 3 consecutive boundaries getting 13 run of his over. Punjab are 41/0 at the end of 4 overs
7: 48 IST, September 27th 2020
Rahul joined Mayank Agarwal as he went after Jofra Archer in his first over itself. The skipper hit 3 consecutive boundaries getting 13 run of his over. Punjab are 41/0 at the end of 4 overs
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7: 48 IST, September 27th 2020
Rahul joined Mayank Agarwal as he went after Jofra Archer in his first over itself. The skipper hit 3 consecutive boundaries getting 13 run of his over. Punjab are 41/0 at the end of 4 overs
7: 48 IST, September 27th 2020
Rahul joined Mayank Agarwal as he went after Jofra Archer in his first over itself. The skipper hit 3 consecutive boundaries getting 13 run of his over. Punjab are 41/0 at the end of 4 overs
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7: 44 IST, September 27th 2020
Smacking Jayadev Unadkat at deep square, Mayank Agarwal has brought up the 100th maximum of the IPL 2020 in the 9th game itself
7: 40 IST, September 27th 2020
After a huge six against Ankit Rajpoot, Agarwal smacked Unadkat for a brilliant boundary. Punjab are 16/0
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7: 35 IST, September 27th 2020
Keeping things tight, Jayadev Unadkat has restricted Punjab from getting off to a flyer. Punjab are 3/0
7: 29 IST, September 27th 2020
KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal walk out to bat for Punjab, Jayadev Unadkat has the new ball.
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7: 18 IST, September 27th 2020
"There are still some areas that we need to improve on. It was a very thorough, professional work in the last game. We are looking forward to ticking those boxes even in this one. The focus will be on that rather than what the opposition will do. The focus is more internal. Sharjah hasn't changed over the years, from the time I have played. The batters are hitting it out of the park these days. The pitch remains the same. It's a smaller ground compared to Dubai. In terms of skill, the length will be the key, The margin of error is very limited. We have discussed that. Focus on that and not get too worried about the size of the ground. As a bowler, the last thing you want is to go in thinking that the ground is small. It's better to be positive," said Punjab coach Anil Kumble just after the toss.
7: 15 IST, September 27th 2020
- Rajasthan: Jos Buttler, Steven Smith(c), Sanju Samson(w), Robin Uthappa, Rahul Tewatia, Riyan Parag, Tom Curran, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Ankit Rajpoot
- Punjab: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Nicholas Pooran, Sarfaraz Khan, Glenn Maxwell, Jimmy Neesham, Murugan Ashwin, Sheldon Cottrell, Mohammad Shami, Ravi Bishnoi
A look at the Playing XI for #RRvKXIP https://t.co/T6B9MF7F54 #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/h9TnPXrOEM
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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7: 02 IST, September 27th 2020
Skipper Steve Smith wins the toss and Rajasthan will be chasing.
6: 58 IST, September 27th 2020
Sadde fan da message all the way from Mohali 🗣#SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/FTR9AHaISW
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip)
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6: 57 IST, September 27th 2020
Effort is free and a choice ! Go out and put on a show tonight. Time for the @rajasthanroyals to flex their muscles and show the competition what we are capable of & why we are the best team in the @IPL - plus we are all up for the challenge ! #HallaBol https://t.co/FoW98UwDXY
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne)
6: 54 IST, September 27th 2020
Should @henrygayle be playing today?
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip)
"If we want to go home early tonight, #UniverseBoss shouldn't be playing!"🤭 - Sunil Gavaskar #SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP #RRvKXIP
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6: 52 IST, September 27th 2020
All 👀 on another biggie ?#Dream11IPL #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/ASd4Rg2hYv
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
6: 43 IST, September 27th 2020
Jos Buttler is in the house.#RR fans, how's the josh?#Dream11IPL #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/ep68VNqJjI
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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6: 38 IST, September 27th 2020
Good luck to the @rajasthanroyals today in game 2 ! Only 48 hours left till I’m allowed out of my hotel room and quarantine to join you all !!!! 😩 pic.twitter.com/vaVrv3KJ7f
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne)
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6: 36 IST, September 27th 2020
In his last 4️⃣ outings against #RR, @klrahul11 has averaged 117.50 😱
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip)
Just can't wait for #RRvKXIP tonight! 🤩#SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP pic.twitter.com/SWinqo2G4G
6: 34 IST, September 27th 2020
“If you bowl in good areas you still mean business!” 😎
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip)
Here’s @anilkumble1074’s take on short boundaries in Sharjah ⤵️
Content courtesy: @cricketnmore #SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP #RRvKXIP https://t.co/1qCX4WswKl
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6: 32 IST, September 27th 2020
Hello and welcome to Match 9 of #Dream11IPL.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Steve Smith led @rajasthanroyals will take on KL Rahul's @lionsdenkxip.#RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/GriivsvjpV
6: 30 IST, September 27th 2020
Yashasvi Jaiswal in all readiness for Match 9.#Dream11IPL #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/mM7W1RdJBW
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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6: 26 IST, September 27th 2020
The Sharjah pitch is expected to favour the batsman with batting becoming relatively easier as the game progresses. The last game played there was a run-feast as both sides scored in excess of 200. Pacer will get some movement with the new ball and change of pace will be key for them on the Sharjah pitch. On the other hand, spinners will have a tough time because of the dew and short boundaries. The team winning the toss should opt to bat first as opposed to the trend in the tournament of choosing to bowl first.
READ | Jos Buttler Returns To Rajasthan Squad For Punjab Clash, Fans Predict Storm In Sharjah
6: 25 IST, September 27th 2020
Youngster Sanju Samson would be expected to make his bat do the talking once again as he had done against Chennai where he had scored a match-winning half-century by smashing sixes at will. Even skipper Steve Smith would be hoping to make an impact with the bat as well. Meanwhile, the middle-order batsmen including the likes of Robin Uthappa and David Miller who had a forgettable outing in the last game would be eager to prove a point or two against KL Rahul & Co.
The bowling line-up that includes star English pacer Jofra Archer will be hoping to chip in with wickets at regular intervals. On top of them all, Jos Buttler's selection will boost the morale of the former champions as well. At the same time, it remains to be seen whether the 2019 World Cup winner will be donning the keeper's gloves or will the Rajasthan franchise stick to Sanju Samson?
Coming back to Punjab, their captain KL Rahul had led them from the front in the last game against Bangalore with an unbeaten match-winning 132 and he will be hoping to repeat the same against the northern rivals. His opening partner Mayank Agarwal will also be looking to unleash the pyrotechnics from his bat like he has been doing in the last two games. However, it still remains to be seen whether the 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle will get his first game of the season or not.
The 2014 finalists' bowling line-up is one of the best in the tournament. Premier Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and West Indian sensation Sheldon Cottrell have the ability to do some damage with the new ball in hand. Their spin department that boasts of youngster Ravi Bishnoi and Murugan Ashwin can provide some much-needed breakthroughs for Punjab at regular intervals
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6: 23 IST, September 27th 2020
Both teams are kind of equally matched when it comes to the overall head-to-head records. Out of the 19 matches that the two teams have played so far, Rajasthan have managed 10 wins while Punjab have won the other 9. Therefore, if the 2014 finalists manage to win this one, then both teams will be equally matches in terms of head-to-head records.
6: 22 IST, September 27th 2020
Rajasthan will be up against Punjab in Match 9 of the Dream11 IPL 2020 that will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Sunday. Both teams will be heading into this contest high on confidence after having won their respective encounters. Rajasthan had got the better of a resurgent Chennai on Tuesday night while Punjab had decimated Bangalore by a mammoth 97 runs on Thursday. Therefore, it remains to be seen who will come out on top in the Northern derby.
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Published September 27th, 2020 at 18:21 IST