Published 18:04 IST, October 15th 2020
IPL 2020 Live Updates: Punjab beat Bangalore by 8 wickets to keep their hopes alive
The struggling Punjab unit is currently placed at the bottom of the Dream11 IPL 2020 points table as they have managed to win just one game out of their seven matches so far.
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A much-needed win for Punjab
Punjab edge past Virat Kohli & Co. in an edge-of-the-seat thriller by 8 wickets
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The 2014 finalists need 11 runs from the last three overs
Punjab are 161/1 after 17 overs
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Rahul-Gayle clobber Mohammad Siraj for 20 runs in the 16th over
Punjab are 146/1 after 16 overs
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Can skipper KL Rahul-Chris Gayle take Punjab past the finish line?
Punjab are 126/1 after 15 overs
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Stat Alert!
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Rahul scores his 50 off just 37 deliveries
Punjab are 123/1 after 14 overs
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100 comes up for the 2014 finalists in the 12th over
Punjab are 103/1 after 12 overs
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Aakash Chopra reveals why this might be a tricky run chase for Punjab
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Will Chris unleash the 'Gayle Storm' in Sharjah?
Punjab are 84/1 at the halfway mark
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A dangerous Agarwal has to depart for a stellar 25-ball 45
Punjab are 78/1 after 8 overs
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Punjab reach 50 before the end of Powerplay overs
Punjab are 55/0 after 5.5 overs
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Yuzi Chahal concedes 15 runs from his opening over as Punjab batsmen break the shackles
Punjab are 33/0 after 4 overs
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Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar hails Chris Morris' excellent opening over
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Chris Morris bowls an economical first over
Punjab are 1/0 after 1
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Chris Morris' heroics in the death overs helps Bangalore post 171/6
Punjab need 172 runs to win in order to keep their tournament hopes alive
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Harsha Bhogle decodes ABD's leg-spin phobia and at the same time hails two of Punjab's finest leggies
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Mohammed Shami accounts for AB de Villiers & Virat Kohli in one over
Bangalore are 136/5 in the 18th over
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Dube walks back for an important 19-ball 23
Bangalore are 127/4 after 16 overs
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Bangalore eyeing a formidable total in the last five overs
Bangalore are 122/3 after 15 overs
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Bangalore reach the three-figure mark in the 14th over
Bangalore are 100/3 after 13.2 overs
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It seems that Aakash Chopra just cannot wait for Mr. 360 ABD to make an impact in Sharjah once again
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Harsha Bhogle wonders why the Bangalore team management have held AB de Villiers back
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Sundar falls for 13
Bangalore are 86/3
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Skipper Virat Kohli-Washington Sundar carry out the rescue act for Bangalore
Bangalore are 83/2 at the halfway mark
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Openers Devdutt Padikkal-Aaron Finch keep the scoreboard ticking
Bangalore are 38/0 after 4 overs
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Harsha Bhogle expects a run-fest at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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Aaron Finch breaks the shackles in the second over bowled by premier pacer Mohammed Shami
Bangalore are 18/0 after 2 overs
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Maxwell gets clobbered by countryman Aaron Finch for a six down the leg-side on the final ball of his opening over
Bangalore are 8/0 after 1
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Stay Tuned as live action gets underway
Bangalore openers make their way to the middle
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That calm before the 'Gayle Storm'
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Here's the updated Playing XI of both sides
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Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli wins the toss and has elected to bat first
The coin falls in Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli's favor and he has elected to bat first
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The iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium is all set to host the second round-robin IPL match between Bangalore & Punjab
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Bangalore's star studded batsman Abraham Benjamin de Villiers is set to go out all guns blazing against Punjab
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With Punjab needing to win all their remaining games, head coach Anil Kumble is hopeful of a turnaround in fortunes
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With Punjab in a spot of bother as they look to keep their tournament hopes alive, will the 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle finally be included in the Playing XI?
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Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell would be hoping to rediscover his 'Midas' touch
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Punjab skipper KL Rahul will be expected to make his bat do the talking against Bangalore just like he had done in the reverse fixture
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Can King Kohli add yet another feather in his cap?
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Expecting a 'Gayle Storm' in Sharjah tonight? Proteas pacer Chris Morris has other ideas though
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Will an in-form 'Mr. 360' ABD make an impact with the bat once again in what happens to be his 150th IPL innings
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Batting megastar Virat Kohli is all set to don the Bangalore jersey for 200th time tonight as his team locks horns with Punjab
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Will Bangalore register a hat-trick of wins or will Punjab manage to rediscover their rhythm?
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Can Punjab rise from the shambles?
The Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season will now move ahead with the 31st match of the tournament as Bangalore will be taking on Punjab at the high-scoring Sharjah venue. The struggling Punjab unit is currently placed at the bottom of the Dream11 IPL 2020 points table as they have managed to win just one game out of their seven matches so far. The KL Rahul-led side will be desperately looking for a win to stay in contention for the playoffs race.
Dream11 IPL 2020: Punjab on the verge of an unwanted IPL record
Through their upcoming game, Punjab will not only be looking to stay in contention for the playoffs race with a much-needed win, but will also be looking to avoid an embarrassing Dream11 IPL record. Back in 2008, Punjab was one of the original eight franchises that took part in the inaugural edition of the tournament. Since then, the franchise has registered 99 defeats across all Dream11 IPL seasons and are currently leveled with Delhi (also 99 defeats).
If the KL Rahul-led side lose their all-important game to Virat Kohli’s Bangalore, they will become the first team in Dream11 IPL history to register 100 defeats. However, if they managed to edge past their opponents on Thursday, the same threat will loom over Shreyas Iyer’s Delhi when they play their next game on Saturday, October 17 against Chennai.
Dream11 IPL 2020: Bangalore vs Punjab weather forecast
The weather in Sharjah on Thursday will be relatively cooler as compared to the last few weeks. According to Accuweather, the temperature for the Bangalore vs Punjab weather forecast is expected to be around 32°C during the commencement of the match. The temperature will reduce considerably during the finishing stages (26°C at around 11:00 PM IST).
Meanwhile, as per the Bangalore vs Punjab weather forecast, the humidity levels throughout the course of the match will hover around 27-30%, which is relatively lower than the last few days. There will be no cloud cover during the entire match and with no prediction of rains whatsoever, one can expect the entire 40 overs and a fascinating contest at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Dream11 IPL 2020: Bangalore vs Punjab pitch report
According to the Bangalore vs Punjab pitch report, the Sharjah pitch is a batsman's paradise. In the first four matches that have been played at this venue, the teams have scored in excess of 200 on seven occasions. However, during the last couple of games at this venue, teams scored well below 200 which could mean that pitches are now slowing as the tournament is progressing. Bowlers are in for a tough time on this pitch but a change of pace will be key for them to succeed on this surface.
On the other hand, spinners could have a tough time because of the dew and short boundaries. As per the Bangalore vs Punjab pitch report, the average first innings total in Sharjah in the Dream11 IPL 2020 is 209. Teams batting first at this ground have won five games while the side chasing has won just one. The team winning the toss should opt to bat first, put up a massive total and then defend it.
Updated 23:08 IST, October 15th 2020