IPL Live Score, RR vs KXIP Live Cricket Score: Mayank Agarwal Hits Half-Century, Kings XI Punjab In Command In Sharjah | Cricket News

FOUR!

Mayank Agarwal smashes the fifth boundary of his innings, connecting astutely off Tom Curran to hit the ball through square leg.

100 up for KXIP and 100-run partnership between Rahul, Mayank

Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul have completed a 100-run partnership, on the back of some excellent strokeplay.

SIX!

Mayank Agarwal makes it two sixes off the same over by Shreyas Gopal, tonking the ball over the bowler’s head for a maximum.

Half-century for Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal has completed his half-century with that six lofted over long-on. Agarwal is unstoppable at this stage.

SIX!

Mayank Agarwal smashes his fourth six of the innings, connecting sweetly off Shreyas Gopal to hit the ball into the stands.

FOUR!

A boundary this time by Mayank Agarwal, who pulls the short ball over mid-wicket.

SIX!

Consecutive sixes by Mayank Agarwal who goes down on one knee and hits the ball down the ground into the stands. 

SIX!

Mayank Agarwal shows no mercy to Rahul Tewatia, pulling the ball over deep square leg into the stands.

Excellent fielding by Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag saves five runs for RR with an impressive effort at long-on, getting rid of the ball astutely with a well-timed jump.

KXIP reach 60/0 at the end of the powerplay

Kings XI Punjab have reached 60/0 at the end of the powerplay, which is the highest PP score in IPL 2020.

FOUR!

KL Rahul scores his fourth boundary of the innings, flaying the length ball bowled outside off with disdain. Rahul took full advantage of the free-hit, smashing Ankit Rajpoot for runs.  

50-run partnership between KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal

KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal have completed a 50-run partnership, smacking the ball astutely with full advantage of loose deliveries.

FOUR!

Mayank Agarwal makes it consecutive boundaries, with a controlled shot beating the fielder at short third man.

FOUR!

Mayank Agarwal makes it four boundaries for KXIP in two overs, hitting the short ball by Ankit Rajpoot to mid-wicket.

FOUR!

Hat-trick of boundaries for KL Rahul, who slices the ball over backward point in an excellent manner.

FOUR!

Consecutive boundaries for KL Rahul, who hits the ball off his front foot through cover-point astutely.

FOUR!

KL Rahul welcomes Jofra Archer who is introduced into the attack with a boundary, directing the ball off his front foot through covers.

SIX!

Second six of the innings for Mayank Agarwal who hits the 100th six of IPL 2020, pulling the short ball over deep square leg.

FOUR!

Mayank Agarwal continues to attack, pulling Jaydev Unadkat for a beautiful boundary to deep mid-wicket.

SIX!

Mayank Agarwal smashes the first six of the innings, connecting sweetly off a length ball to tonk it over long-off.

Tidy start from Jaydev Unadkat!

Jaydev Unadkat has delivered a tidy opening over conceding just three runs, with both openers off the mark.

KXIP openers, RR players take the field!

KXIP openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal, as well as the Rajasthan players have taken their positions. Jaydev Unadkat will bowl the opening over.

Just four minutes left for the clash to begin!

We are only four minutes away from live action. An exciting contest is waiting for fans.

Chris Gayle continues to miss out for KXIP

Kings XI Punjab Lineup: KL Rahul, M Agarwal, K Nair, N Pooran, S Khan, G Maxwell, J Neesham, M Ashwin, S Cottrell, M Shami, R Bishnoi.

Rajasthan Royals opt for a few changes

Rajasthan Royals Lineup: Jos Buttler, Steven Smith(c), Sanju Samson(w), Robin Uthappa, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Tom Curran, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Ankit Rajpoot.

Rajasthan Royals win toss, opt to field

Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith has won the toss and opted to field.

Just a few minutes left for the toss

The toss is just a few minutes away. Fans will be certainly interested to check out the final lineups. Will Chris Gayle get a chance or remain sidelined? Will RR opt for any interesting changes? A few questions will certainly be answered.  

Jos Buttler’s availability a boost for Rajasthan Royals!

English cricketer Jos Buttler is available for the Rajasthan Royals, which will certainly be a boost for the fans, considering the difference which he is capable of making.

Can Archer account for Rahul early or get smacked to all parts of the ground?

One of the interesting face-offs in the upcoming match will be the one between Jofra Archer and KL Rahul. The latter is in good nick, having scored a century in KXIP’s previous league clash against RCB. RR will be optimistic of Archer accounting for Rahul early, which will certainly make a difference.

Will Chris Gayle make his maiden appearance in IPL 2020 tonight?

Chris Gayle has not been a part of KXIP’s lineup in their opening two league matches against DC and RCB. It will be interesting to see if Gayle is handed an opportunity against Rajasthan Royals.

KL Rahul averages 117.50 in last four outings against Rajasthan Royals

The KXIP skipper has averaged 117.50 in his last four outings against Rajasthan Royals. Rahul who scored a century in the previous league clash against RCB, will be looking to continue this good run.

In his last 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

Yashasvi Jaiswal is ready to face off against KXIP!

Talented youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal seems charged up and ready to make a mark against the Kings XI Punjab. Jaiswal will be looking to register a big score, after being dismissed early against CSK.

Can Sanju Samson continue to make his presence felt for RR?

Sanju Samson scored a brilliant 74 off just 32 balls, blasting a four and a whopping nine hits over the fence, against Chennai Super Kings. Rajasthan Royals will be optimistic of a similar performance against a strong KXIP bowling attack.

Rajasthan Royals enjoy slight edge over Kings XI Punjab!

Rajasthan Royals enjoy slight edge over Kings XI Punjab when it comes to head to head stats, having emerged victorious in 10 games out of a total 19 matches. KXIP have recorded 9 wins, with a triumph today resulting in the two drawing level. 

Hello and welcome!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the match nine of the Indian Premier League 2020. Rajasthan Royals will take on Kings XI Punjab at the iconic Sharjah cricket ground.