IPL 2020: Kings XI Punjab’s campaign comes to end as Ruturaj Gaikwad guides CSK to victory
CSK have thus climbed to seventh, while KXIP are fifth, although final positions of both sides on the table will be dependent upon the remaining matches.
CSK have thus climbed to seventh, while KXIP are fifth, although final positions of both sides on the table will be dependent upon the remaining matches.
Chris Gayle thrown his bat away in disappointment after he was dismissed by Jofra Archer on 99 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Kings XI Punjab had a total of 185/4 on board but Rajasthan Royals chased it down with nearly three overs to spare on Friday.
The win helped Rajasthan Royals to the fifth spot on the table, from the seventh spot, while KXIP, despite being at the receiving end, remain at the fourth.
Kings XI Punjab could only manage 127/6 but they extraordinarily took seven wickets in the last four overs of the SRH innings to dismiss them for 114.
Anil Kumble's contract was finalized following the shock exit of Mike Hesson from his two-year deal with the Mohali-based team.
R Ashwin was roped in by the King XI Punjab in their squad at the 2018 edition of the Indian Premier League for Rs 7.6 crore. He also went on to lead the team in both the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
Even though he had signed a two-year contract, the 44-year-old will leave the role midway with the Punjab-based franchise.
It could be safely concluded that Kedar is not being risked as BCCI has blanket instructions that any injury to World Cup-bound players will be given utmost priority.
As per the Operational Rules of the cash-rich league, no team official involved with the league can act in a manner which brings disrepute to the team, the league, the BCCI or the game on or off the field.
