IPL 2020 in UAE: Despite Gayle heroics, Rajasthan dent Kings XI Punjab's hopes in Abu Dhabi – in pictures

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IPL 2020 in UAE: Despite Gayle heroics, Rajasthan dent Kings XI Punjab's hopes in Abu Dhabi – in pictures

Stokes and Samson shine to set up Rajasthan Royals’ victory over Kings XI Punjab

Published: October 30, 2020 22:25 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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20201030 rajasthan — Sanju Samson and Steve Smith captain of Rajasthan Royals. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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20201030 match 50 IPL — KL Rahul's resurgent Kings XI Punjab faced off with Steve Smith's Rajasthan Royals knowing a victory would put them in a strong position for one of the three remaining play-off qualification spots for IPL 13 in the UAE on Friday night. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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20201030 mandeep singh — Rajasthan won the toss and put Punjab in to bat. The in-form Jofra Archer was soon among the wicket as he took out Mandeep Singh for a duck. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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KL Rahul, captain of Kings XI Punjab — However, skipper, run-machine and fellow opener Rahul kept his head to put on 46 runs from 41 balls. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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20201030 chris gayle — The better-late-than-never Chris Gayle continued his hot streak with a blazing 99 from 63 deliveries, including eight sixes and six fours. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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20201030 pooran — Nicholas Pooran chipped in with 22 to help get KXIP to a very healthy 185-4 in their 20 overs. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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20201030 ben stokes — Abu Dhabi was playing like Sharjah with batsmen going for the big scores. Ben Stokes of Rajasthan opened up with a perfect 50 off 26 balls. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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20201030 steve — Sanju Samson and skipper Smith carried on from there, keeping the required run rate in sight. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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20201030 samson — Samson was run out on 48 off 25 deliveries as Smith put on an unbeaten 31. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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20201030 steve smith — Smith and Jos Buttler (22) closed out the chase comfortably with 14 balls to spare to dent Punjab's hopes of making the top four and a qualifying spot in the play-offs. KXIP are still fourth but have Rajasthan and Kolkata breathing right down their necks, with all teams on 12 points having played 13 matches. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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