IPL 2020, KKR vs KXIP: ‘It was a very hard decision not to play him,' KL Rahul appreciates the game of Chris Gayle
He again contributed with the bat on Monday as he scored 51 runs off 21 balls to control his side to an eight-wicket triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders. The success has taken KXIP to the fourth spot in the IPL focuses table above KKR.
Kings XI Punjab's chance around in structure has agreed with the presentation of touchy batsman Chris Gayle into the playing XI. The 'Universe Boss' has had a moment effect with his commitments with the bat. It is simply not his batting that pivots groups but rather the positive effect he has on his partners with his bright character.
He again contributed with the bat on Monday as he scored 51 runs off 21 balls to control his side to an eight-wicket triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders. The success has taken KXIP to the fourth spot in the IPL focuses table above KKR.
After the success, KXIP captain KL Rahul praised Chris Gayle, saying that the left-gave West Indies batsman consistently keeps the changing area peppy.
“Chris, it was a very hard decision not to play him, He is the hungriest I have seen in the last seven-eight years playing for different franchises. Running ones and twos. And you know how he keeps the dressing room upbeat. To do it over and over again, year after year... We will enjoy tonight’s victory, enjoy tomorrow, and then start thinking about the next game. One game at a time,” Rahul told the host broadcaster at the post-match presentation.
KXIP pursued down the objective of 150 with eight wickets close by and seven balls to save. Mandeep Singh and Chris Gayle played thumps of 66 and 51 individually.
Mandeep Singh lost his dad on Friday and praised the batsman's push to even now play for the Punjab establishment, Rahul stated: "The sort of durability Mandeep has indicated has scoured on to different ways. Everyone is enthusiastic. Just to put his hand up, just to be there, just to polish off the game, makes us so glad."
Prior, Shubman Gill played a thump of 57 runs as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a sum of 149/9 in the allocated twenty overs.
KXIP has now won their last five matches in the continuous IPL, saving the expectations of fitting the bill for the end of the season games alive.
Kings XI Punjab will next lock horns against Rajasthan Royals on Friday, October 30 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.