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IPL 2020: RCB vs KXIP, Match 31 updates: Gayle, Rahul power Kings XI Punjab to second win of the season

IPL 2020: RCB vs KXIP, Match 31 updates: Kings XI Punjab face dominant Royal Challengers Bangalore

Bengaluru, Oct. 15: The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is set to host the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab in match number 31 of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.

The Punjab side will be desperate to notch up a win to stay alive in the tournament. Currently, the KL Rahul-led side are languishing at the bottom of the table, having won just one game from their seven matches so far.
The Punjab team will draw confidence from the fact that their only win this season was over Virat Kohli's side and on Thursday they will look for a repeat.
Kohli's men on the other hand are currently enjoying a good run as they have notched up five wins from seven matches so far. They will look to avenge their previous game loss when they take on the Punjab side.
Heading into their eight game of the season, the Anil Kumble-coached side will be relieved as their explosive batsman Chris Gayle will be available for selection. After being dropped from the first couple of games, Gayle was unavailable as he was down due to food poisoning. And with the game being played at Sharjah, having a power-hitter like Gayle in the line-up will be a big boost for the side.
Not being able to find the right balance has been one of the biggest contributors to the Punjab team's dismal show. And the Punjab team will hope to finding their winning XI and also close out games. KL Rahul's side has choked on several games this season, as they've lost from a winning position.
Meanwhile, RCB is enjoying a good run. They boast of a strong bowling unit this season, something that has been troubling them for years now.
RCB and KXIP have met 25 times and the latter holds the edge in a 13-12 head-to-head record.
Here, mykhel brings you the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab match updates.

Oct 15, 2020, 11:02 pm IST

Gayle, Rahul power Kings XI Punjab to second win of the season

Oct 15, 2020, 11:02 pm IST

Pooran gets it done as KXIP win by 8 wickets.

Oct 15, 2020, 11:01 pm IST

Kings XI Punjab have again taken it down to the last ball. They were confident of a win, but the last over is turning out to be a thriller. Should have been over by now. But Pooran in now. 1 to win off 1

Oct 15, 2020, 10:59 pm IST

RUN OUT! Another last over thriller. Gayle's innings come to an end. 1 needed off 1

Oct 15, 2020, 10:58 pm IST

1 needed off 2

Oct 15, 2020, 10:56 pm IST

Just two needed to win. 1 off 6. Two dots to begin

Oct 15, 2020, 10:45 pm IST

50 up for Chris Gayle! What an innings from the Universe Boss. Gayle brings up his 50 off 36 balls

Oct 15, 2020, 10:42 pm IST

SIX!! Whacked! Gayle is finishing it off

Oct 15, 2020, 10:38 pm IST

20 from Siraj's over. KXIP need 26 from 24

Oct 15, 2020, 10:37 pm IST

SIX! And this time its the skipper. Siraj is feeling the heat as 18 have already come off the over

Oct 15, 2020, 10:35 pm IST

SIX! Gayle storm here in Sharjah as he whacks it over extra cover

Oct 15, 2020, 10:34 pm IST

FOUR! 53 off 44 comes up from the Gayle-Rahul partnership!

Oct 15, 2020, 10:32 pm IST

KXIP need 46 off 30

Oct 15, 2020, 10:28 pm IST

50 up for Rahul! 20th IPL half-century for the Punjab skipper

Oct 15, 2020, 10:24 pm IST

Decision overturned. Morris unhappy as Gayle keeps his wicket

Oct 15, 2020, 10:23 pm IST

WICKET! Morris strikes. But Gayle goes upstairs

Oct 15, 2020, 10:21 pm IST

SIX!! Gayle is just getting started here in Sharjah! Gayle smashes it over deep square to end the over with a maximum

Oct 15, 2020, 10:20 pm IST

SIX! A superb strike from Gayle as he sends it back over Washington Sundar's head

Oct 15, 2020, 10:17 pm IST

SIX! 15 runs come off Siraj's over as Rahul sends the last two out of the stadium

Oct 15, 2020, 10:16 pm IST

SIX!! Rahul whacks it out of the stadium

Oct 15, 2020, 10:13 pm IST

Slow start from Gayle as he's scored four off 12 so far.

Oct 15, 2020, 10:08 pm IST

Good over from Saini as two runs come off it

Oct 15, 2020, 10:02 pm IST

WICKET! Mayank goes for 45 off 25 as Chahal strikes. Nice bowling from Chahal as he hits the middle to break the opening stand. Chris Gayle in. 200 wickets in T20s for Yuzvendra Chahal.

Oct 15, 2020, 9:56 pm IST

After leaking 15 in the first over, Chahal is back for a second over

Oct 15, 2020, 9:56 pm IST

FOUR! Mayank slices it over point for a boundary

Oct 15, 2020, 9:53 pm IST

Siraj into the attack.

Oct 15, 2020, 9:49 pm IST

After the first two overs, KXIP have recovered well to bring up 56/0 in the powerplay

Oct 15, 2020, 9:45 pm IST

46 off fiver overs. Good start from the KXIP openers

Oct 15, 2020, 9:39 pm IST

Chahal leaks 15 runs in his first over. A good over for KXIP

Oct 15, 2020, 9:34 pm IST

SIX! The first boundary for KXIP as KL Rahul lifts it over deep square leg for a maximum

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Story first published: Thursday, October 15, 2020, 23:03 [IST]
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