Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab, Indian Premier League 2020 Match 46: In Pics
KXIP win toss against KKR
![KXIP win toss against KKR](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2020/10/26/895408-kkr-vs-kxiptoss.png)
KL Rahul-led Kings XI Punjab won the toss and opted to bowl first against Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the second clash between the two teams in the ongoing 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday.
In the previous encounter between the two teams this season, KKR edged out KXIP by two runs in the last-ball thriller while defending a total of 164 runs.
The two sides have met each other in a total of 26 matches so far in the IPL, with KKR emerging victorious on 18 occasions. (Image Credits: Twitter/@IPL)
Kings XI Punjab - Playing XI
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Kings XI Punjab headed into their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders with the same squad that clinched a 12-run win over David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous clash.
Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell and Chris Jordan are the four overseas player in KXIP Playing XI for their all-important tie against Eoin Morgan's side. (Image Credits: Twitter/@lionsdenkxip)
Kolkata Knight Riders- Playing XI
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Kolkata Knight Riders too have opted fo the same Playing XI that registered a compehensive 59-run triumph over Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals in their previous match. Eoin Morgan, Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins and Lockie Ferguson are the four overseas player in the team for the clash. (Pic Courtesy: Twitter/@KKRiders)
Glenn Maxwell removes Nitish Rana early
![Glenn Maxwell removes Nitish Rana early](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2020/10/26/895424-maxwellfirstwicket.jpg)
KKR end Powerplay at 54/3
![KKR end Powerplay at 54/3](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2020/10/26/895426-kkrwickets.jpg)
Eoin Morgan falls short of fifty
![Eoin Morgan falls short of fifty](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2020/10/26/895428-eoinmorgandeparts.jpg)
Mohammed Shami dismisses Shubman Gill
![Mohammed Shami dismisses Shubman Gill](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2020/10/26/895429-mohammedshamistrikes.jpg)
KXIP restrict KKR to 149/9
![KXIP restrict KKR to 149/9](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2020/10/26/895431-kkrrestrict.jpg)
Varun Chakravarthy removes KL Rahul for 28
![Varun Chakravarthy removes KL Rahul for 28](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2020/10/26/895433-varunchakravarthyyy.jpg)
Mandeep Singh hits fifty
![Mandeep Singh hits fifty](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2020/10/26/895451-mandeepsinghfifty.jpg)
Chris Gayle smashes fifty
![Chris Gayle smashes fifty](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2020/10/26/895452-chrisgaylefifty.jpg)
KXIP thrash KKR by 8 wickets
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Mandeep Singh (61) and Chris Gayle (51) not only smashed a fifty each but also shared a 100-run stand for the second wicket to help KXIP chase down the target of 150 runs in 18.5 overs and clinch an eight-wicket victory over KKR in Match 46 of the 2020 IPL in Sharjah on Monday.(Image Credits: Twitter/@IPL)