KXIP vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2020 Match Today: Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis fifties hand 10-wicket win to Chennai Super Kings
IPL 2020 Highlights, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Chennai Super Kings put an end to their poor run after registering a massive 10-wicket win against Kings XI Punjab in Dubai on October 4. In pursuit of 179-run target, Shane Watson (83*) and Faf du Plessis (87*) exhibited an exemplary show as the duo remained unbeaten and chased down the target with 14 balls to spare. Watson hammered 11 boundaries and 3 sixes while du Plessis settled with as many fours. This vctory took Chennai Super Kings to 7th position on the points table. Earlier, KXIP won the toss and elected to bat first. An opening 61-run stand between KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal guided Kings XI Punjab to 178/4. hey made three big changes to the team for this face-off - Mandeep Singh, Harpreet Brar and Chris Jordan were in for Karun Nair, K Gowtham, James Neesham. But all their efforts were turned meaningless by Watson and du Plessis.Follow KXIP vs CSK, IPL 2020 Highlights here:
Chennai Super Kings are back - beat KXIP by 10 wickets
Done and dusted. Watson and du Plessis done it all for CSK who were limping before this game. A massive 10-wicket win to boost their confidence, returning to winnings ways like a KING.
Flurry of boundaries from Faf du Plessis to shatter Jordan’s plans
Back to back fours from Faf du Plessis to torment Kings XI Punjab bowling. Total failure for Chris Jordan in his approach against CSK who are nearing a much-needed win after batting second. 12 runs from the 17th over, CSK - 168/0
22:55 hrs ISTWatson’s 11th boundary tonight!
Ravi Bishnoi to Watson - FOUR! His eleventh tonight and it’s as beautiful as the previous ten. A drive through extra to ruin Bishnoi’s over-pitched leg-spin... that’s insane from Shane Watson. Pure entertainment.
22:48 hrs ISTWatson ends Harpreet Brar’s spell with a SIX!
SIX! An absolute Watson Wonder. Poor Brar, not a happening outing for him tonight. He bowls in Watson’s arc and gets brutally punished. Ends his spell with the figures of 41/0. It’s definitely CSK’s night and no one can turn it down.
22:45 hrs ISTAnother four! Faf does it fabulously
FOUR! Another one comes off du Plessis’ bat - 8th one, to be precise. So nicely hit this one - shorter delivery and a terrific pull between long-on and mid-wicket. These deliveries aren’t going to help Kings XI Punjab tonight.
22:41 hrs IST14 overs gone, KXIP still searching for a breakthrough
22:38 hrs ISTWho will give us the breakthrough? #SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP #KXIPvCSK
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) October 4, 2020
Cottrell to Shane Watson - SIX!
SIX! That was second one off Watson’s bat. A clean hit from the CSK opener that cleared the boundary with utmost ease. Another delivery in his region and he belts it over square leg. Watson has been on fire tonight. Completely outstanding!
22:35 hrs ISTBig relief to Harpreet Brar!
After getting slammed for boundaries in his previous overs, Brar came back to turn the things right. A tight over bowled by the spinner, giving away just 4 runs off it. The youngster might be feeling a bit relieved after not getting beaten in his third over. CSK - 123/0 after 13 overs.
22:32 hrs ISTWhat would you name that should from Faf?
22:28 hrs IST4 in 1: Faf style
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 4, 2020
4 boundaries in one Jordan over. du Plessis, a mix of innovation and convention in this video capsule.https://t.co/TVYOGap64o #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/zyv72RQXGN
KXIP vs CSK Live Score: 10 overs bowled in CSK ininngs
Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis have stitched a 100-run stand in the first 10 overs. On the other hand, KXIP bolwers are still in search of first blood. Click here for the highlights of first 10 overs in CSK innings.
22:24 hrs ISTIPL 2020 Live Score: Faf du Plessis slams fifty
22:21 hrs ISTFaf doing 'Faf'ulous things here in Dubai and joins the party.
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Brings up his FIFTY off 33 deliveries.#Dream11IPL #KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/UCh06fJYFA
KXIP vs CSK Live Score: Half-century for Shane Watson!
22:17 hrs ISTA boundary to get to a half-century.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 4, 2020
Shane Watson brings up his 20th IPL FIFTY and his first in #Dream11IPL 2020.#KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/O0upzD9Pdq
100-up for CSK
100-run partneship comes up between Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis. This is the best batting show exhibited by CSK in IPL 2020. 100 runs on the board and yet to lose a wicket. KL Rahul is not a happy man currently!
22:14 hrs ISTWatson haunts Bishnoi with a maximum!
SIX! That shot you need to destroy a leg-spinner’s googly. Shane Watson picks it up correctly and slog sweeps into the top tier of the spectator’s gallery. A monstrous hit from the Aussie.
22:08 hrs IST4,4,1,4 - An expensive one from Brar
The youngster seems to be struggling against these two giants. He has been ineffective against Warner and du Plessis who have stitched 81 runs for the first wicket so far. 15 runs from the 8th over, CSK - 81/0
22:04 hrs ISTBishnoi right on the money: 3 consecutive dot balls
A good over from Ravi Bishnoi as he gives away just six runs off his first over. Just one boundary and three dot balls he conceded. Yet to bag a wicket as it is the need of the hour!
21:58 hrs ISTRavi Bishnoi into attack
KL Rahul bring up one his trusted spinners - Ravi Bishnoi into the attack. The leg-spinner has been impressive with his bowling in the tournament so far. Now the skipper need him to run through the partnership brewing between Watson and du Plessis.
21:55 hrs ISTIPL 2020 Live Score, KXIP vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings’ first five overs
CSK started their run-chase in style, garnering 41 runs and no loss of wickets. Watson and du Plessis have set the tone perfectly and punishing the bowlers, perhaps brutally.
HIGHLIGHTS: CSK innings, first five overs
21:53 hrs IST4,2,4,4,4 - Faf du Plessis wishes Jordan ‘Happy Birthday’
What an over for CSK. 19 overs coming of birthday boy Chris Jordan’s first over. Didn’t go as planned. Jordan tried a few variations to restrict du Plessis but it turned out a failed attempt. Be it straight, mid-on or third-man, the Protea batsman slammed Jordan left, right and centre. CSK - 60/0 in power-play.
21:48 hrs ISTShami to du Plessis - FOUR!
FOUR! Stylish du Plessis is playing his part perfectly tonight. What a shot this. Well judged and tucked amazingly towards an empty deep mid-wicket. Faf, you beauty. Just keeping the bowlers at bay.
21:45 hrs ISTBrar to Watson - FOUR!
FOUR! ICourageous of Brar to bowl Watson but unfortunate at the same time if he is getting hit for a boundary. An overpitched delivery and Watto launches it straight down the ground for four.
21:41 hrs ISTHarpreet Brar into attack
New man in for KXIP - Harpreet Brar comes in to attack. His first game in IPL 2020. Could turn the game in KXIP with his turns. Let’s see, what the youngster have got to deliver.
21:38 hrs ISTCottrell to Watson - FOUR!
FOUR! The ball fell in Watto’s region and he didn’t shy to clear the fence. A classic Watson stroke, smacking the ball downtown. Tough phase for Cottrell, especially after conceding 9 runs off his first over.
21:35 hrs ISTShami starts with a 7-run over
Not a good over for Mohammed Shami to start his spell against CSK. 5 runs off his third delivery ruined the taste but he is a match winner. With 3 more overs to go, the speedster can hit hard any moment.
21: 33 hrs ISTWatson off the mark with back-to-back boundaries
Shane Watson hammers Sheldon Cottrell for back to back boundaries off the third and fourth ball of the opening over. The first one went towards the fine leg while the second one went through mid-on. What a start to CSK innings.
21:30 hrs ISTCSK begin run-chase: Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis take position
Chennai Super Kings begin their run-chase. Shane Watson takes the strike while Faf du Plessis is at the non-striker’s end. Sheldon Cottrell into attack for KXIP
21:18 hrs IST48 runs in last five overs for KXIP
KXIP ended up posting 178/4 in 20 overs. They garnered 48 runs in the final 5 overs and lost 2 wickets. Here are the HIGHLIGHTS of the final five overs.
21:15 hrs ISTCSK need 179 runs to win
21:10 hrs ISTInnings Break!#KXIP post a total of 178/4 on the board.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 4, 2020
Is this enough to defend or will #CSK chase this down.
Stay tuned https://t.co/HGiMifs2NT #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/xhVxQkIHUg
End of KXIP innings
Kings XI Punjab ended up scoring 178/4 in 20 overs after opting to bat first against Chennai Super Kings. n amazing batting show put u by KL Rahul and his boys. CSK now need 179 to win.
21:07 ISTFour, Four - Sarfaraz goes berserk!
This is what Sarfaraz Khan is known for. He is one of the finest hitters of the ball and is showing no mercy to Shardul Thakur. Scooped over the keeper for a boundary and then angled towards the backward point to get the second. That is some mature stuff from the youngster in the final over.
21:04 hrs ISTDwayne Bravo to Maxwell - FOUR
A boundary in the penultimate can relief KXIP a bit after the dismissal of their skipper KL Rahul. A tennis shot from Maxwell against Bravo’s short and wide delivery. 19 overs gone, KXIP - 166/4
20:56 hrs IST100th IPL Catch for MS Dhoni
20:53 hrs ISTMS Dhoni adds another feather to his cap.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 4, 2020
Gets to 100 catches as a wicketkeeper in the IPL 👏👏#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/FWNd6Y7FvP
Shardul Thakur on fire, gets Rahul right after Pooran
It’s two on two for Shardul Thakur. Suddenly the game has shifted towards CSK with these back-to-back wickets. Some fine piece of bowling from Shardul Thakur in the 17th over. Pooran was dismissed after Jadeja took a tough catch at deep mid-wicket. Off the next delivery, Rahul edged the ball and Dhoni dived to complete his 100 IPL catches.
20:48 hrs ISTPooran lauches into stand, 150-up for KXIP
SIX! That was a cracking shot coming off Nicholas Pooran willow. Bravo tried one of his high full toss and Pooran picked it perfectly, belting it over the cow-corner. What a stylish way to bring up 150 for the team.
20:42 hrs ISTAnother feather in KL Rahul’s cap
20:37 hrs IST1500 and counting runs for @klrahul11 for @lionsdenkxip.#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/MPBhkKI3mo
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 4, 2020
Curran to Pooran - SIX!
SIX! Probably one of the biggest in KXIP innings. Pooran’s stance powers him to go hard and he tonks the ball into space from over the cow corner.
20:34 hrs ISTNicccccckkyyyyyyy heaves and heaves it miles over deep mid-wicket 😱💪#SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP #KXIPvCSK
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) October 4, 2020
SIX, FOUR, FOUR - Rahul gets another FIFTY!
Rahul goes big again tonight and scores his second fifty in this tournament. What a terrific form he has been carrying this year.The onus of leading KXIP didn’t affect him much, rather boosted his batting abilities that are now troubling the CSK Bowlers.
20:30 hrs ISTA tremendous shot by @klrahul11 to get to his FIFTY!
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Live - https://t.co/HGiMifs2NT #Dream11IPL #KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/7hnFXD7vFN
Pooran to Jadeja - Four, SIX!
Finally Jadeja gets beaten by a KXIP batsman tonight. After two back-to-back impressive over, Jadeja faced the wrath of in-form Nicholas Pooran. A boundary through extra cover and then a six over backward square leg certainly dents the bowlers economy rate. 14 overs gone, KXIP - 114/2.
20:27 hrs IST100-up for Kings XI Punjab
It took 12 overs for KXIP to notch up three figures. They lost two wickets midway but nothing to worry as they have got their skipper - KL Rahul batting out there.
20:24 hrs ISTJadeja sends Mandeep Singh packing
OUT! Jadeja has been so good with the ball tonight and finally gets a wicket. The off-spinner kept it outside off but Mandeep failed to get through that and ends up getting caught at cover by Ambati Rayudu. Mandeep goes for 27, KXIP 94/2 after 12 ovres
20:21 hrs ISTMandeep Singh punishes Chawal with Sixes
Two sixes to Chawla in his second over was truly devastating. Madeep Singh, playing his first IPL 2020 game, looks good and getting backed well by his skipper. Both the maximums went over deep mid-wicket, leaving the bowler as well as the fielder completely helpless.
20:17 hrs ISTAnother good over from Jadeja
Seems like the fifty from the last game has boosted Jadeja’s confidence which has certainly affected his bowling two. After giving away six runs in his previous, the left-arm spinner finished his second conceding just five of it. Amazing one from Jadeja. KXIP - 71/1 after 10 overs.
20:11 hrs ISTChawla dents Rahul-Mayank duo, KXIP loose first wicket
OUT! Chawal gets Agarwal and breaks the 61-run partnership. A shorter one from Chawla that tempted Agarwal to hit big. Sam Curran at deep mid-wicket takes an easy catch and CSK get first break-through.
20:08 hrs ISTSpinner deployed - Jadeja into attack
After the pacers turned out to be ineffective, MS Dhoni decides to deploy his spinners. Ravindra Jadeja into attack and bowls a good over to start his spell. He conceded just 6 runs off the over, slowering down KXIP run rate a bit.
20:05 hrs IST50-up for KXIP
What a blistering start to the innings. KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal have been impressive so far and have dealt with opponent bowlers perfectly. CSK need to get rid of this duo if they want to restrict KXIP within chasable limits.
20:03 hrs ISTBravo into attack
Dwayne Bravo comes into attack after the end of the power play. KXIP openers were off to a terrific start. 46 runs in power-play and no wicket loss. Let’s see if Bravo can dent this rhythm.
20:00 hrs ISTIPL 2020 Live updates: Innings highlights after 5 overs
Kings XI Punjab went off to a decent start and didn’t lose any wicket. KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal added 38 runs on the board in the first five overs.
Highlights: KXIP vs CSK, first five overs
19:56 hrs ISTMayank welcomes Shardul with a four
FOUR! Shardul had just came into the attack and Mayank greeted him with a boundary. Bowler keeps it short and batsman reacts with a front-foot pull shot. Agarwal looks unstoppable and so does KL Rahul
19:53 hrs ISTBowling Change - Shardul Thakur into attack
Bowler change for CSK. Shardul Tahkur replaces Sam Curran. Let’s see what he has got for KXIP!
19:51 hrs ISTAgarwal hits Chahar for a boundary
FOUR! Agarwal looks in full mood to exploit the conditions tonight. A fuller delivery from Chahal and Agarwal hammers it through covers for a boundary. Well executed shot from the young man
19:49 hrs ISTFOUR! Rahul seems unstoppable
Sam Curran to Rahul - FOUR! Finest way to end the over. Rahul drives the ball through point for a boundary. An expensive over from Sam Curran. 12 runs off it, KXIP - 31/0 after 4 overs
19:47 hrs ISTSam Curran to Mayank Agarwal - FOUR
FOUR! First one for Mayank Agarwal this evening. Slightly uppish and outside off frm Curran. Agarwal launches with full power over third man for a boundary.
19:43 hrs ISTChahar to Rahul: FOUR!
FOUR! No mercy from the KXIP skipper this time. Rahul plays a fine square cut against a length ball from Chahar. The ball races away through backward point fro four.
19:40 hrs ISTDeepak Chahar against KL Rahul in IPL
Balls - 42
Runs - 65
Strike Rate: 154.76
Dismissals: NONE
19:37 hrs ISTSam Curran to Rahul - FOUR!
FOUR! First boundary in KXIP innings coming off KL Rahul’s bat. A fuller delivery from Curran and Rahul’s sweeper cover falls right in place. Beautiful timing from the batsman.
19:33 hrs ISTImpressive start from Deepak Chahar
A good first over by Deepak Chahar to start off the things. He didn’t give chance to either Rahul or Mayank to go for big shots. Just 4 singles off it. KXIP - 4/0
19:28 hrs ISTKL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal out to bat
KXIP skipper KL Rahul and his opening partner Mayank Agarwal walk to bat against CSK. Deepak Chahar into attack.
19:25 hrs ISTNews from other match - Mumbai Indians win by 34 runs
Another match another win for MI. They beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 34 runs. Check out the complete highlights here.
19:23 hrs ISTMilestone alert for MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni needs just one 1 catch to complete 100 IPL catches as a wicketkeeper.
Dhoni is also 51 runs away from completing 4000 runs for CSK in IPL. If he gets these many runs tonight, he would become 2nd player after Suresh Raina to do so.
19:18 hrs ISTIPL 2020 Live updates: Can this XI bring back good times for CSK?
19:12 hrs ISTThe lion up for the night! 🦁💛 #WhistlePodu #WhistleFromHome #Yellove #KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/eLptjREUrW
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 4, 2020
In-match stats
• 4: ducks for Kedar Jadhav vs KXIP in 7 innings in IPL.
• 1 and 2: M Shami is a wicket away from completing 100 T20 wickets and if he gets two, he will complete 50 IPL wickets as well.
• 150: A Rayudu will be playing his 150th IPL game, if he takes the field vs KXIP
• 4: times R Jadeja has dismissed Glenn Maxwell in 7 innings, joint most dismissals by a bowler along with J Bumrah and A Mishra
• 1/4: CSK has won only 1 game chasing the target out of the 4 played so far.
• 1: MS Dhoni needs 1 six to complete 300 sixes in T20s.
• 3: Bravo is 3 wickets away from completing 150 wickets in IPL. HE will be the 5th bowler to this landmark after Lasith Malinga, Amit Mishra, Piyush Chawla, and Harbhajan Singh.
• 73: Dwayne Bravo is 73 runs away from completing 1000 runs for CSK in IPL.
• 37: Rayudu is 37 runs away from completing 1000 runs for CSK in IPL.
• 62 and 73: R Jadeja and D Bravo needs to complete 1000 runs for CSK in IPL, respectively.
19:07 hrs ISTIPL 2020 Live Score: Playing XI of both teams
Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Mandeep Singh, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Sarfaraz Khan, Chris Jordan, Harpreet Brar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Sheldon Cottrell
Chennai Super Kings: Shane Watson, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis, MS Dhoni(w/c), Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Piyush Chawla, Deepak Chahar
19:05 hrs ISTMS Dhoni speaks after losing toss
Dhoni says, “We have played decent cricket. We need to get a good start and get better in death overs. We are playing with the same team as the side looks balanced . We would also have batted first but happy to bat second. When it comes to chasing, we are the most experienced team .The morale is high, that’s a good thing.”
19:03 hrs ISTKL Rahul speaks at the toss
After winning the toss, KXIP skipper KL Rahul said, “We will bat first. The wicket looks pretty good. Hope it gets a little slower too. If we put a big total, it will put some pressure on CSK. A lot of positives to think of and be proud of. We need to get the momentum. We have three changes - Karun Nair, K Gowtham, James Neesham are out. Mandeep Singh, Harpreet Brar and Chris Jordan are in.
19:00 hrs ISTIPL 2020 Live Score, KXIP vs CSK: Time for the toss
Kings XI Punjab win toss, elect to bat first
18:55 hrs ISTIn other news, #KXIP have won the toss and they will bat first in Match 18 of #Dream11IPL against #CSK.#KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/p4ND86zQIc
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 4, 2020
Pitch Report
“The grass covering may change the trend of batting first. There is a 66 metre boundary but we do have a bigger boundary which is like 85-86 metres, straight down the ground not much. It’s 21 balls per six here in Dubai, Abu Dhabi 22 balls per six and in Sharjah it’s only 8 balls per six. More entertainment right here tonight,” reckons Kevin Pietersen on Star Sports.
18:50 hrs IST10 minutes to toss!
Looks like MS Dhoni is ready to roar against Kings XI Punjab in Dubai tonight. 10 minutes left for the toss.
18:48 hrs ISTWhat do you reckon the conversation is between Coach Fleming and @msdhoni ?#KXIPvCSK #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/j4jvECMQYS
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 4, 2020
Maxwell’s weakness - Ravindra Jadeja
Chennai Super Kings spinners have always been a problem for Glen Maxwell in Indian Premier League. He plays the right-arm spinners comfortabley but he struggles against the left armers. He averages 20.43, has a strike rate of 147.42 and has been dismissed 7 times. In these 7 dismissals vs Left arm spin, 4 of them have been by Ravindra Jadeja.
18:38 hrs ISTKXIP vs CSK Live Score: An epic battle about to begin!
Almost 20 minutes to the toss after which the battle begins. This clash will be another hell of a cracker when young talents face an experienced bunch of cricketers.
18:30 hrs ISTAnother big game coming up from Dubai as #KXIP will take on #CSK in Match 18 of #Dream11IPL.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 4, 2020
Who will you be rooting for?#KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/QGtv79P0ho
Blast from the past - Remembering L Balaji’s heroics against KXIP
Former CSK bowler and current bowling coach of the team - Lakshmipathy Balaji jolted KXIP on May 10, 2008 with his bowling marvel. The former Indian speedster returned with the stunning figures of 5/24. Balaji’s stats in the inaugural season remains the Best Bowling Figure In An Innings for Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab.
18:25 hrs ISTKXIP among runs in IPL 2020
KXIP has scored 693 runs in their 4 matches and are 2nd on the list in this season
18:20 hrs ISTKXIP is ready to take down CSK in Dubai Tonight
King’s XI Punjab’s plan to derail ‘Chennai Express’ revealed.
18:15 hrs IST🚂-ing hard to derail Chennai Express! 💪🏻#SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP #KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/ci7mEEQnpv
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) October 4, 2020
Chennai Super Kings leave their den in UAE for tonight’s clash
18:10 hrs ISTOne step at a time... 🦁💛 #WhistlePodu #WhistleFromHome #Yellove #KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/YqFf6bgp8b
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 4, 2020
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18:05 hrs ISTIPL Live Updates: How would KXIP look?
Will Gayle storm hit tonight? This is what KXIP fans have been looking for. But whom will he replace? After what has happened in the past games, it seems that management may opt for Universe Boss tonight in place for Glenn Maxwell. Rest, the team looks extremely fine.
KXIP Predicted XI: KL Rahul (c & wk), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Karun Nair, James Neesham, Sarfaraz Khan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mohammed Shami, Sheldon Cottrell, Ravi Bishnoi
18:00 hrs ISTIPL 2020 Live updates: CSK Predicted XI against KXIP
Amid their struggle to find the victorious path, Chennai Kings XI may go for a change in the playing XI. In all likelihood, CSK might look to play a wildcard against KXIP tonight in Dubai. There are chances that all-rounder Kedar Jadhav me have to sit, making way for N Jagadeesan.
CSK Predicted XI: Ambati Rayudu, Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, N Jagadeesan, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Sam Curran, Piyush Chawla, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar
18:00 hrs ISTMilestone for Ambati Rayudu
If Ambati Rayudu takes the field vs KXIP, he will be playing his 150th IPL game. He is 37 runs away from completing 1000 runs for CSK in IPL.
17:55 hrs ISTMohammed Shami eyeing big feat!
KXIP’s front-line pacer Mohammed Shami is one wicket away from away from completing 100 T20 wickets. If he manages two tonight, he will complete have 50 IPL wickets.
17:50 hrs IST💭 Dreamin' about his 50th #Dream11IPL wicket like...#SaddaPunjab #KXIP @MdShami11 pic.twitter.com/wc1KDUSGeR
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) October 4, 2020
When two cricketing brains strike...
17:45 hrs ISTBigg Bosses watching. 🦁💛#WhistlePodu #Yellove #WhistleFromHome #KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/p7hpBz6bWw
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 4, 2020
Dubai International Stadium - so far in IPL 2020
Highest Team Total: 206/3 - By Kings XI Punjab Against Royal Challengers Bangalore
Lowest Team Total: 109/10 - By Royal Challengers Bangalore Against Kings XI Punjab
Highest Individual Score: 132 By KL Rahul (KXIP) Against Royal Challengers Bangalore
Overall Win Rate Batting First: 70% (7 Won; 3 Lost)
17:40 hrs ISTKXIP vs CSK Live Score : Head to Head encounters
Total Matches - 21
CSK - 12, KXIP - 8
Tied - 1
Win Percentage - CSK 57.14%, KXIP 42.86%
17:35 hrs ISTKXIP middle order - a reason to worry.
Kings XI Punjab have found some of the outstanding openers in KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. However, their middle order has not yet clicked so far. They have lost 8 wickets twice in the 4 matches, both while chasing a target and has failed to get over the line. Moreover, 147 runs aggregated by KXIP middle order is the least by a team in IPL 2020 and the strike rate is 2nd worst after KKR.
17:30 hrs ISTCSK Spinner need to strike back
Since their redemption in 2018, Chennai Super Kings has picked 218 wickets in the tournament out of which 97 wickets have been scalped by spinners. This is the most among all the teams in IPL history. But this year it has gone other way round. In 4 matches, they have picked 22 wickets out of which 15 have been from the pacers and only 7 have come from their spinners.
17:25 hrs ISTMumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Score Alert
MI - 208/5 in 20 overs
Quinton de Kock - 67 off 39 balls
Sandeep Sharma - 2/41 in 4 overs
SRH need 209 to win
17:20 hrs ISTIs anybody missing ‘Universe Boss’?
Be it IPL or any other T20 league across the globe, the tournament seems incomplete without Universe Boss. KXIP have played 4 game in this season but didn’t field Chris Gayle in the playing XI. Isn’t it too long to make him warm the benches. Well, fingers are still crossed. If he gets to play tonight, CSK would definitely need a saviour.
17:15 hrs ISTThe process continues for Chennai Super Kings
17:10 hrs ISTThe process never stops... 🦁💛 #WhistlePodu #Yellove #WhistleFromHome #KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/950mmDdT5Q
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 4, 2020
Kedar Jadhav‘s struggle - Worst strike rate since 2018
Since his inclusion in the CSK, Jadhav hasn’t made an impact in IPL, excluding the knock in 2018 vs MI in the season opener. Strike rate of batsman with minimum 200 balls faced since IPL 2018, Jadhav’s strike rate of 99.58 is the lowest. There is more to worry for Jadhav as in 7 innings he has 10 runs against KXIP which includes 4 ducks.
Worst Strike Rate in IPL since 2018 (min. 200 balls faced)
Kedar Jadhav - 99.58
Shakib Al Hasan - 119.81
Yusuf Pathan - 122.45
Robin Uthappa - 122.45
Sarfaraz Khan - 122.55
17:03 hrs ISTKXIP missing Maxwell Magic
Maxwell is yet to leave a mark in IPL 2020. In the 4 innings so far, he has struggled to get going as a result we can see massive drop in his Strike rate. But last time he played against CSK in UAE, he scored his best score in IPL- smashing 95 off 43 balls in 2014.
16:55 hrs ISTKXIP vs CSK: Last five encounters
CSK - 3
KXIP - 2
MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings rule here as they have won 3 of the last 5 matches against Kings XI Punjab. But this year, there are a couple of differences. The biggest of them is the form of CSK players. And the second one - KXIP to take on CSK under a new skipper this season.
16:50 hrs ISTKXIP fielding coach Jonty Rhodes reveals the field plan
16:45 hrs ISTThe man who ensures we have a field day on the field 😉
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) October 4, 2020
🗣️ @JontyRhodes8 in #CoachDiSoch #SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/rwwjntIUff
Top-order bothering CSK? Shane Watson feels so...
16:40 hrs ISTWatto Man 💛 #Yellove pic.twitter.com/Cfh8UpXIde
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 3, 2020
A tough journey for CSK in IPL 2020
MS Dhoni’s CSK has been under the heat of uncertainties, right from the beginning of the season. Amid all ups and down, they entered into the tournament and won their first game. Soon they lost the balance and experienced a massive down-fall. They lost three games on the trot, only to find themselves at the last position on the points table. A lot has been talked about MS Dhoni and his team’s fitness. But one should remember, it’s the only side which can turn around the oddest of situations any moment.
16:35 hrs ISTKXIP’s story in IPL 2020 so far
For KXIP, the journey so far has been truly disheartening. 4 matches, three 150-plus scores, 485 runs from openers – KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal (including a centry apiece) – yet they are reeling on the seventh position of the points table. This is nothing but sheer bad luck that has surmounted this team. But it’s never late, though. KXIP posses all the power they need to return on winning ways.
16:30 hrs ISTIPL 2020, KXIP vs CSK live score
Hello and welcome to yet another exciting clash at the Indian Premier League 2020. It’s the 18th game of the tournament which will be played between KL Rahul’s Kings XI Punjab and MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings. Both the units are usually considered as heavy-weights as they posses some of the finest players of the game. But the irony is they happen to be the 7th and 8th ranked sides, respectively. The one who wins this face-off rises up while the losing side faces a tougher way ahead in the tournament. So, only mantra to be kept in mind – perform or perish.
Palyers to watch out for tonight – KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Pessis, DJ Bravo and MS Dhoni.