This was second successful run-chase for Rajasthan Royals in back-to-back games with Ben Stokes starring again with a half-century.
KXIP skipper KL Rahul admitted that team's fate was more or less decided after losing the toss but felt bowlers could have done better to defend a total like 186.
Ben Stokes 50, followed by Sanju Samson 48 fire RR to victory over KXIP despite a Gayle storm; RR go level on points with KXIP in battle for play-off berth.
The English left-hander falls right after scoring a swashbuckling fifty to lay a strong foundation for RR in 186-run chase against KXIP.
Chris Gayle says he wasn’t aware of the unprecedented record and said he is feeling good despite getting out at 99 against Rajasthan Royals
Chris Gayle becomes the first batsman to smash 1000 sixes in T20 as he scored 63-ball 99 before getting castled by Jofra Archer in the final over of the innings.
The KXIP top-order batsman scored his third fifty of the season in just 33 deliveries as KXIP gains upper hand over RR early in the game.
Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith has opted to bowl first after winning the toss against KL Rahul-led Kings XI Punjab in Match 50 of IPL 2020; skipper Steve Smith shows faith in Varun Aaron.
Varun Aaron has found it tough to break into the playing XI with stiff competition from fellow pacers in Rajasthan Royals.
The losing captain admits he made the mistake of thinking the match is in their pocket before RR chase down a mammoth 224.
The KXIP batsman smashes seven maximums and nine boundaries to hit his first IPL hundred as Rajasthan Royals look for some respite.
The former leg spinner feels the margin of error is very minimal at the Sharjah Stadium as they take on a confident Rajasthan Royals.
After this win, KXIP Punjab grabbed the fourth spot in the points table with 10 points to keep play-off hopes alive.
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