MATCH 2, KXIP VS DD: CAN KXIP GET THESE RUNS?
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Match 2:
Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Daredevils
Kings XI Punjab won the toss and decided to field first
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DD got into trouble as they lost Shreyas Iyer quickly after the powerplay. Iyer was caught behind by KL Rahul in the over of Axar Patel. Shreyas Iyer 11(11), c Rahul b Axar.
Decent bowling from KXIP dried out the boundaries for the DD. After 10 overs, DD - 77/2
Mohit Sharma dismissed struggling Vijay Shankar in the 11th over of the match to further dent the DD innings. Vijay Shankar 13(13), c Axar b Mohit Sharma.
Gambhir marked his return to his home side with a half century by the 12th over. With his 36th fifty, Gambhir became the joint player with David Warner to score the most number of fifties in the IPL.
Rishabh Pant broke free and took Andre Tye for 17 runs in the 13th over.
Young Mujeeb picked up his second wicket dismissing Pant in the 14th over.
Pant - 28(13), c Andrew Tye b Mujeeb.
Innings holding knock from Gambhir came to an end as he fell short of the crease in the 15th over. Gambhir was dismissed by run-out for the 16th time! Gambhir - 55(42), run out (Mujeeb).
DD - 123/5 from 15 overs.
Ashwin picked up his first wicket after dismissing Rahul Tewatia.
Rahul Tewatia - 9(7), lbw b Ashwin
Impressive debut from the youngster Mujeeb - 4 overs, 28 runs, 2 wickets.
DD - 144/6 from 18 overs.
A SIX from a free hit help DD to end the 19th over as they reach 155/6
Little cameo from Chris Moris helps DD to post 166/7 on the board. Moris - 27*(16)
Kings XI Punjab need 167 to win from 20 overs