Kings XI Punjab Clinch 5-Wicket Victory Over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020 Match 38
In Dubai, Kings XI Punjab comfortably defeated Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets while chasing 165. Delhi’s innings was largely powered by Shikhar Dhawan, who scored an unbeaten 106 off 61 balls—his second consecutive hundred, a first in IPL history.
However, Punjab’s chase was boosted by a strong start from Chris Gayle (29 runs off 13 balls), followed by crucial contributions from Nicholas Pooran (53 off 28) and Glenn Maxwell (32 off 24), who shared a 69-run partnership. Punjab sealed the win with an over to spare.
Cricket analysts on My11 Circle Cricbuzz Live praised Dhawan’s batting, particularly his skillful use of sweeps and his consistency in finding gaps with fours. Despite Punjab’s occasional lapses, they maintained composure to secure the win.
Gayle’s aggressive 26 runs in the fifth over set the tone for the chase. His determination was noted as a positive sign for Punjab’s hunger for victory.
The win pushed Kings XI Punjab above Rajasthan Royals to fifth place in the IPL standings, while Delhi Capitals remained at the top despite the loss.
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