IPL 2020 in UAE: Kings XI Punjab up to fourth with win over Kolkata Knight Riders - in pictures

KL Rahul's KXIP climb to fourth position in IPL table

Published: October 27, 2020 16:00 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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KL Rahul continued King XI Punjab's renaissance in the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League in the UAE against Kolkata Knight Riders in Sharjah.. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Rahul won the toss and put Eoin Morgan's side in to bat. It was a contrasting start for the openers as Shubman Gill smashed 57 off 45 balls, while his partner Nitish Rana was out first ball. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Morgan also chipped in with 40, but many other KKR men, including Pat Cummins, failed with the bat as they could reach 149-9. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Rahul (28) and Mandeep Singh (66*) got Punjab off to a fine start. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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And man of the moment Chris Gayle chalked up another half-century with his 51 off 29 balls, including two fours and five sixes. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Gayle's contribution took KXIP to the brink of victory, before Mandeep and Nicholas Pooran (2) saw them home. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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It was another great win for Punjab, who were languishing at the bottom of the standings not so long ago, but are now in a play-off position. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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