DC vs KXIP IPL Score: Mohammed Shami has been in fine form, accounting for three wickets.© BCCI/IPL
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) are back on top, despite a fine 50-run partnership between Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, with the dismissal of the duo leaving DC in a spot of bother yet again.Punjab pacer Mohammed Shami has been the star for KXIP, accounting for three wickets. DC were sent in to bat by Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) skipper KL Rahul who has won the toss and opted to field at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in match two of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Both teams have some big-hitters in their squad but on slow and low pitches in the United Arab Emirates, it might come down to who finds the right line and length with the ball. Delhi Capitals managed to qualify for the play-offs last year while Kings XI Punjab finished sixth on the points table in 2019. (LIVE SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Live Updates Between Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab straight from Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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21:03 (IST)
FOUR!
Marcus Stoinis follows up the six with a boundary, with a lucky edge hitting the boundary ropes after being diverted off the pads. Lucky runs for the Delhi Capitals!
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21:01 (IST)
SIX!
Marcus Stoinis gets cracking, with a six off the first delivery of the over, by Jordan, timing the ball beautifully having read the ball astutely.
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21:01 (IST)
Chris Jordan to bowl the 18th over of the innings!
Death-overs specialist Chris Jordan will bowl the 18th over of the innings. KXIP will look to restrict DC to a below-par total.
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20:57 (IST)
Ravichandran Ashwin the new man in!
Ravichandran Ashwin is the new man in, and will take on his former franchise who look pretty strong at this stage.
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20:56 (IST)
WICKET! Axar Patel c KL Rahul b Sheldon Cottrell 1 (2)
Axar Patel departs for six runs off nine deliveries, following an unlucky edge down the leg side to the keeper, who completes the catch gleefully. DC are in deep trouble at this stage, and need a masterclass from Marcus Stoinis to reach a respectable total.
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20:51 (IST)
Onus on Axar Patel and Marcus Stoinis to lead DC to safety!
Axar Patel and Marcus Stoinis face a battle against the odds, with DC five down. Can they lead the Capitals to a respectable total?
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20:42 (IST)
WICKET! Shreyas Iyer c Chris Jordan b Mohammed Shami 39 (32)
DC skipper Shreyas Iyer follows Rishabh Pant back to the pavillion, as he tries to go for an aggressive hit off Shami. Iyer who looked rusty, failed to get a proper touch, resulting in an easy catch to Chris Jordan.
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20:41 (IST)
WICKET! Rishabh Pant b Ravi Bishnoi 31 (29)
Rishabh Pant departs for 31 runs off 29 deliveries, as Ravi Bishnoi castles him with an excellent delivery after being hit for a boundary. Pant failed to negotiate the delivery which stayed low, going on to hit the stumps.
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20:39 (IST)
FOUR!
Rishabh Pant hits his third boundary of the innings, getting bat on ball to generate some proper contact, which will be music to the ears of DC fans.
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20:36 (IST)
SIX!
Shreyas Iyer makes it two consecutive sixes, by getting the front leg out of the way and hitting the fuller ball by Krishnappa Gowtham into the stands.
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20:36 (IST)
SIX!
Shreyas Iyer breaks the shackles with a well-timed six off Krishnappa Gowtham, hitting the ball over long-off.
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20:36 (IST)
SIX!
Shreyas Iyer breaks the shackles with a well-timed six off Krishnappa Gowtham, hitting the ball over long-off.
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20:22 (IST)
Impressive first over by Bishnoi!
Just four runs off Ravi Bishnoi’s opening over in the IPL, marking an impressive start by the youngster.
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20:19 (IST)
Ravi Bishnoi into the attack!
Talented leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi is set to bowl his first over in the IPL, after making his mark for the Team India U-19 team.
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20:14 (IST)
SIX!
Shreyas Iyer follows up the boundary by Rishabh Pant with a massive hit into the stands, connecting perfectly. A six and a boundary off Krishnappa Gowtham, who has no choice but to simply look on.
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20:13 (IST)
SIX!
Rishabh Pant gets a boundary as he bends, scooping the ball to the long leg boundary. The excellent shot will help relieve the pressure on the Capitals to a certain extent.
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20:12 (IST)
Delhi Capitals continue to struggle!
Spinner Krishnappa Gowtham and pacer Chris Jordan have kept things tight, with Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant struggling to even get singles. The scorecard has dried up.
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20:01 (IST)
Mohammed Shami has been unplayable so far!
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) pacer Mohammed Shami has been unplayable so far, ensuring a nagging line and length, forcing the batsmen on the backfoot. Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant are struggling to score freely, with the Delhi Capitals (DC) finishing the powerplay on 23/3.
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19:56 (IST)
FOUR!
Rishabh Pant gets his innings off to an aggressive start, playing a cut shot off a short delivery which finds its way to the boundary.
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19:53 (IST)
WICKET! Shimron Hetmyer c Mayank Agarwal b Mohammed Shami 7 (13)
Shimron Hetmyer has been dismissed, after being unnverved by a short, ferocious delivery by Mohammed Shami, resulting in a leading edge to Mayank Agarwal. DC are in big trouble, with Rishabh Pant the new man in.
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19:51 (IST)
FOUR!
Shimron Hetmyer gets his first boundary of the innings, following the dismissal of Prithvi Shaw, smashing the short delivery confidently to the boundary ropes.
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19:49 (IST)
WICKET! Prithvi Shaw c Chris Jordan b Mohammed Shami 5 (9)
DC opener Prithvi Shaw walks back to the pavillion for just five runs off nine deliveries, after attempting a reckless shot off a short delivery by Shami, resulting in a top-edge. Chris Jordan made no mistakes, ensuring an important wicket. DC skipper Shreyas Iyer walks out to the middle.
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19:45 (IST)
Early reprieve for Shimron Hetmyer
Shimron Hetmyer gets an early reprieve, following a top-edge off a short delivery by Mohammed Shami which Krishnappa Gowtham failed to hold on to. Hetmyer could well have been dismissed for a duck like Dhawan.
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19:39 (IST)
Shikhar Dhawan run out (KL Rahul/KL Gowtham) 0 (2)
Shikhar Dhawan departs for nought, following some miscommunication with fellow opener Prithvi Shaw, resulting in a run-out. Windies batsman Shimron Hetmyer walks down to the middle!
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19:36 (IST)
Mohammed Shami to share the new ball!
Team India pacer Mohammed Shami will share the new ball with Sheldon Cottrell.
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19:34 (IST)
Five runs from the first over!
Cottrell concedes five runs from his opening over and the first over of the match, with Shaw scoring a boundary followed by a single.
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19:33 (IST)
FOUR!
Prithvi Shaw starts off with a boundary off an edge, despite an impressive effort by Sarfaraz Khan on the boundary ropes. The first boundary of the evening!
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19:30 (IST)
Sheldon Cottrell to bowl the first over!
Windies left-arm pacer Sheldon Cottrell will bowl the first over for the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on his IPL debut. Prithvi Shaw to face the first delivery!
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19:29 (IST)
KXIP take the field, with DC openers walking down to the middle!
The Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) players have walked out, with Delhi Capitals (DC) openers Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw out in the middle. The clash is set to begin!
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19:14 (IST)
Ricky Ponting retains faith in Marcus Stoinis!
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been included in the Delhi Capitals (DC) lineup, despite being unable to impress during the T20I series against England. This is certainly an interesting decision, and it will be interesting to see whether Stoinis can redeem this faith.
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19:11 (IST)
Sheldon Cottrell makes his debut for KXIP!
Windies left-arm pacer Sheldon Cottrell will make his debut for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) with Nicholas Pooran featuring as well. Glenn Maxwell is the back for the franchise, and will be looking to make his mark.
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19:09 (IST)
Chris Gayle misses out for KXIP!
KL Rahul: We will bowl first. Fresh wicket, don’t really know what to expect. I’m confident and so is the entire team, great opportunity to go out and play some cricket. Staying indoors was difficult, but it also gave us time to think about our strategy, Maxwell, Pooran, Jordan and Cottrell are our four overseas players.
Shreyas Iyer: We would have bowled first as well. I have learnt to take some responsibility, with the likes of Ponting and Ganguly, it makes my task a bit easier. Looking forward to a great season – We have plenty of options and it was difficult settling for the best XI – Hetmyer, Rabada, Stoinis and Nortje make our four overseas players.
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19:04 (IST)
KL Rahul wins toss!
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) skipper KL Rahul has won the toss and opted to field against Delhi Capitals (DC).
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18:55 (IST)
Toss just a few minutes away!
The toss for the second game of IPL 2020 is just five minutes away. It will be interesting to see who makes the cut. Will there be a spot for Ajinkya Rahane in the Capitals lineup?
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18:52 (IST)
Captaincy debut for KL Rahul!
KL Rahul will make his debut as a captain for the Kings XI Punjab, against the Delhi Capitals. Rahul will be looking to make it special, with a win.
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18:39 (IST)
Ishant Sharma’s injury during training an area of concern!
Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Ishant Sharma is not certain to take the field against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) following an injury sustained during training. Ishant’s absence might be an area of concern for the DC fans, considering his immense experience.
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18:38 (IST)
Can Chris Gayle get a big knock under his belt before turning 41?
Kings XI Punjab opener Chris Gayle will turn 41 tomorrow. It will be interesting to see whether the swashbuckling batsman marks the landmark with a memorable innings against Delhi Capitals.
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18:33 (IST)
Ravichandran Ashwin faces off against his former franchise!
Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be representing the Delhi Capitals, in a clash against his former franchise Kings XI Punjab. Ashwin was formerly the captain of the Punjab-based franchise, before making a controversial move to DC. This clash between Ashwin and KXIP, will certainly add an edge to the contest.
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18:30 (IST)
Prithvi Shaw Vs Mohammed Shami
The upcoming contest will provide viewers an opportunity to witness an interesting clash between DC opener Prithvi Shaw and Mohammed Shami. Shaw is more than capable of getting his team off to a strong start on his day, which KXIP pacer Shami will look to stop with an early dismissal.
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18:24 (IST)
The Glenn Maxwell Factor!
Glenn Maxwell was one of the top performers during the first leg of the 2014 edition of IPL, which was held in the UAE (United Arab Emirates). Maxwell will be looking to make a mark yet again, with the tournament set to be held in the UAE due to rising coronavirus cases in India.
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