IPL 2020 Live Updates: Rajasthan defeat Punjab by 4 wickets, register 2nd win on trot

Smashing a boundary, Tom Curran guided Rajasthan past the winning line as Smith & Co. defeated Punjab by 4 wickets in an absolute thriller Bowling the last over, M Ashwin has dismissed Riyan Parag with Rajasthan needed 2 off 4 balls 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. Archer hits Shami for two maximums, Rajasthan need 8 off 8 Dismissing Robin Uthappa, Mohammad Shami bagged another wicket. Jofra Archer walks in to bat Amassing 30 runs off Sheldon Cottrell's 18th over, Tewatia hit the Caribbean bowler for 5 sixes! 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 Sanju Samson is an artist. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 27, 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 Sanju Samson strikes Maxwell for two huge sixes in pursuit of the mammoth total. Rajasthan need 63 off 24 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 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 Sanju Samson has been granted a lifeline as young Ravi Bishnoi drops his catch at long-off leaving Glenn Maxwell furious This is the best save I have seen in my life. Simply incredible!! 👍#IPL2020 #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/2r7cNZmUaw — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 27, 2020 Gravity naamak cheez hi bhula di. Aisa kaise. Defied Gravity, Pooran. What a save. pic.twitter.com/1HReADpmVh — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 27, 2020 Getting Punjab the much-needed breakthrough, Jimmy Neesham dismissed a well-set Steve Smith, Rajasthan are 100/2 Skipper Steve Smith has been leading his team from the front as he has now brought up his 10th IPL half-century. 100 MAXIMUMS for @IamSanjuSamson in IPL.#Dream11IPL #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/5LYzPCe0yv — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 27, 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 Smith & Samson continue to anchor Rajasthan's innings as they take their team to 69/1 at the end of 6 overs. In the last 10 T20 games at Sharjah, the team batting 2nd have won 70% games. 🤞🤞 WE. BELIEVE. 💗#RRvKXIP | #HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | @stevesmith49 pic.twitter.com/qVEQ5qh3p1 — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 27, 2020 Despite Buttler's earlier dismissal, skipper Steve Smith and Sanju Samson continue to strike as Rajasthan reach 44/1 after 4 overs Buttler departs for a 4-ball 7. Rajasthan are 19/2. Rajasthan are 19/0 after 2 overs. Buttler & skipper Steve Smith open the innings for Rajasthan. Cottrell begins proceedings for Punjab The 2008 winners are 11/0 after 1. "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 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. 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) September 27, 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. Live - https://t.co/T6B9MF7F54 #RRvKXIP #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/pS0THbeZPm — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 27, 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 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) September 27, 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 💯 Maiden CENTURY in the IPL for @mayankcricket. What an innings this has been by the #KXIP opener.#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/vHzCtt5UHu — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 27, 2020 Kings are playing like Asli Singh’s @lionsdenkxip @mayankcricket what a knock ✊ — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 27, 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 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 110/0 in 10 overs! 😎 Next 10 overs vich double hojaae? 😜#SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #RRvKXIP #KXIP pic.twitter.com/QZETAlhoFU — Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) September 27, 2020 Rahul-Agarwal continue to wreak havoc, Punjab have crossed the 100-run mark within 9 overs. KL Rahul's side are 102/0 On his road to wreaking havoc at Sharjah, Mayank Agarwal has brought his second 50 of IPL 2020 with a maximum 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 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) September 27, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Smacking Jayadev Unadkat at deep square, Mayank Agarwal has brought up the 100th maximum of the IPL 2020 in the 9th game itself After a huge six against Ankit Rajpoot, Agarwal smacked Unadkat for a brilliant boundary. Punjab are 16/0 Keeping things tight, Jayadev Unadkat has restricted Punjab from getting off to a flyer. Punjab are 3/0 KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal walk out to bat for Punjab, Jayadev Unadkat has the new ball. "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. 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) September 27, 2020 Skipper Steve Smith wins the toss and Rajasthan will be chasing. Sadde fan da message all the way from Mohali 🗣#SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/FTR9AHaISW — Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) September 27, 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) September 27, 2020 Should @henrygayle be playing today? "If we want to go home early tonight, #UniverseBoss shouldn't be playing!"🤭 - Sunil Gavaskar #SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP #RRvKXIP — Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) September 27, 2020 All 👀 on another biggie ?#Dream11IPL #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/ASd4Rg2hYv — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 27, 2020 Jos Buttler is in the house.#RR fans, how's the josh?#Dream11IPL #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/ep68VNqJjI — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 27, 2020 Jos Buttler is trending...and he hasn’t even started smashing yet. 😌#HallaBol | #RRvKXIP — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 27, 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) September 27, 2020 In his last 4️⃣ outings against #RR, @klrahul11 has averaged 117.50 😱 Just can't wait for #RRvKXIP tonight! 🤩#SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP pic.twitter.com/SWinqo2G4G — Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) September 27, 2020 “If you bowl in good areas you still mean business!” 😎 Here’s @anilkumble1074’s take on short boundaries in Sharjah ⤵️ Content courtesy: @cricketnmore #SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP #RRvKXIP https://t.co/1qCX4WswKl — Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) September 27, 2020 Hello and welcome to Match 9 of #Dream11IPL. Steve Smith led @rajasthanroyals will take on KL Rahul's @lionsdenkxip.#RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/GriivsvjpV — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 27, 2020 Yashasvi Jaiswal in all readiness for Match 9.#Dream11IPL #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/mM7W1RdJBW — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 27, 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 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 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. 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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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