Chris Gayle to David Miller, Kings XI Punjab vs RCB has usually been an IPL run-fest.
The coronavirus pandemic has stalled a number of sports activities occasions, together with the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). The match was scheduled to start from March 29, however with a whole lockdown to test the unfold of the virus, the occasion has been indefinitely postponed and dangers being cancelled.
As per the match’s schedule for this yr, two-teams which have by no means received the IPL – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) – would have taken on one another at present. The fixture has been a run-fest over time with batsmen from each franchises calling the pictures.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 24
RCB: 12 wins
KXIP: 12 wins
Here are the standout performances from the earlier clashes:
2011: Gayle will get the ball rolling
Chris Gayle notched the primary of the five centuries which were hit on this fixture. Batting at a strike fee of 218.37, the Jamaican smashed 107 in 49 balls serving to RCB simply surpass the 200-run mark. His smashed 10 fours and 9 sixes and the inning ensured the crew secured a large 85-run victory.
Brief scores: RCB: 205/6 (20) | KXIP: 120/9 (20)
2011: A night time to recollect for Adam Gilchrist
Revenge is a dish finest served chilly after which KXIP skipper Adam Gilchrist is aware of all about it. In the second fixture between RCB and KXIP in the identical version of the match the Aussie batsman smashed a 55-ball 106 to assist his aspect publish a huge 232/2. Australian Shaun Marsh helped with 79 in 49 balls. The huge goal finally proved an excessive amount of for RCB, who was crushed by 111 runs.
Brief scores: KXIP: 232/2 (20) | RCB: 121/10 (17)
2013: David Miller goes berserk
South African cricketer David Miller (Source: IPL/ BCCI/File Photo)
Chasing a stiff 191, KXIP have been on the cusp of a giant defeat after they misplaced each the openers with simply 25 on the board. By the 10th over they’d misplaced one other two wickets and have been solely at 68 runs.
Needing 123 in 10 overs, KXIP delivered a deal with for his or her followers as they chased down the goal with two overs to spare. David Miller’s carnage during which he struck eight fours and 7 sixes ended no matter contest there was. At the tip of the competition, Miller remained unbeaten on 101 off 38 deliveries, with a strike fee of 265.79.
Brief scores: RCB: 190/3 (20 overs) | KXIP: 194/4 (18 overs)
2015: Gayle once more
In this contest in 2015, the Jamican wreaked havoc on KXIP bowlers. He was lastly dismissed by Axar Patel, however by then had scored 117 from 57 balls. Gayle’s ruthless innings helped RCB publish 226/Three on the board and in response KXIP crumbled after scoring simply 88.
Brief scores: RCB: 226/3 (20 overs) | KXIP: 88/10 (13.Four overs)
2016: Virat Kohli takes the reins
The RCB captain could not have led the crew to glory up to now however he’s the crew’s main run-scorer within the match with 5412 runs, indicating his consistency. In the fixture in opposition to Punjab in 2016, the skipper added 147 for the primary wicket with Gayle. The Jamaican departed after smashing 73 from 32 balls, however Kohli continued along with his imperious inning on the Chinnaswamy Stadium, scoring 113 in 50 balls and serving to RCB publish 211/Three on the board. What was outstanding about this knock was the truth that five overs have been deducted from the regulatory 20. In response, Punjab might solely handle 120/9 in 14 overs.
Brief scores: RCB: 211/3 (15 overs) | KXIP: 120/9 (14 overs)
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