KXIP vs MI was one of the most competitive cracker jack knockouts when Kings XI Punjab outplayed the Mumbai Indians at the Indian Premier League IPL 2020 and equaled the mark by going into two Super Overs.
What happened on the 18th of October 2020 at the Dubai International Stadium, stiff one of the most spectacular endings to an IPL game.
Date: 18th October 2020
Venue: Dubai International Stadium
Match Overview
KXIP faced MI in one of the most competitive matches of IPL 2020, culminating in two Super Overs.
Key Moments
- First Super Over:
- Target: KXIP set 177 runs.
- Critical Error: Chris Jordan made a costly mistake, leading to a runout and leveling the scores.
- Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah restricted KXIP to just 5 runs.
- Second Super Over:
- MI Score: 11 runs, led by Kieron Pollard.
- KXIP Response:
- Chris Gayle hit the first ball into the stands.
- Mayank Agarwal scored two vital boundaries, sealing the victory.
Super Over review: Chris Jordan’s Critical Error | First Super Over
KXIP had set a target of 177 on this historic day in a breathtaking IPL game. Star performers included Chris Gayle and other prolific batsmen.
Chris Jordan made a terrible mistake in the game. In his bid to complete the second run, Chris Jordan erred big time in his sprint, covering a wider circle than he should, and in his bid to cover more he had to cover unnecessary extra distance.
The overthrow led to a runout and the score being leveled and we went on to a Super Over.
Right at the beginning of the Super Over, Jasprit Bumrah was on his nerves as he managed to keep KXIP to a mere five.
MI on the back foot, Mohammed Shami came back well to avenge batting first and hit some perfect yorkers to restrict Mumbai Indians and take the game into a second Super Over.
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Gayle and Agarwal excel in the Second Super Over
MI managed to score 11 in the second Super Over with the help of Kieron Pollard. When the Challengers set a target of 12, KXIP’s response couldn’t have been more resounding.
Chris Gayle, who was playing only his unconventional innings of the Indian Premier League, put the ball into the stands off the first ball of Trent Boult.
Mayank Agarwal, then as well as took accommodate and struck two vital boundaries to give Punjab an unforgettable victory.
This great match was so informative for the KXIP teams and also put the rigorous rivalry of IPL into perspective.
They went from Jordan’s infamous sprint to Shami’s yorkers and then the Gayle storm and Agarwal’s blitz, this was a game of twists that came down the wire.
