IPL 2019 | Twitter Reacts to KXIP's Comfortable Win Over MI
| Updated :- 31st March, 2019 , 7:28PM IST
Kings XI Punjab put on a show with the bat to chase down a target of 177 with vital contributions from Chris Gayle, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. Kings XI Punjab had won all their three games at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali last year and they began well winning the first game of the season at home by eight wickets.
The game was off to a bad start for the umpires once again as R Ashwin bowled a seven-ball over.
Rohit Sharma was looking good but Punjab came back in the game of quick wickets but Quinton de Kock carried on to score a fine 60.
Punjab came back well towards the end to keep Mumbai to 176.
In reply, Chris Gayle got the Kings XI Punjab off to a good start and also became the first player to hit 300 sixes in the IPL.
KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal then carried on the good work by batting positively to keep their side in the game.
Krunal struck in time to dismiss Agarwal for 43 but KL Rahul hit a fine fifty to take his side home.
Many issues to resolve for @mipaltan. The logjam in the middle and the rekindling of Hardik Pandya the bowler.
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Happy to see Rahul back inform after two poor games, today he started slowly and attacked the right bowlers then finally unleashed his A game to Bumrah.
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What a perfectly planned chase from KXIP and especially KL Rahul. The strategy was to play out Malinga and Bumrah with minimal risk and take on the rest. Very well calculated win. #KXIPvMI
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The game was off to a bad start for the umpires once again as R Ashwin bowled a seven-ball over.
7 balls over and a boundary on the extra ball. Now umpires can't even count the balls. Wahan dhoop may khade rehne ka matlab he nahi hai ab toh...
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By the time #IPL2019 comes to an end R Ashwin and KXIP will have exhausted all possible bizarre on-field situations.
Imagine if this match is now decided by four runs or so and then someone tells Ashwin what happened in the first over. He will mankad every batsman in the next match. #IPL2019
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Rohit Sharma was looking good but Punjab came back in the game of quick wickets but Quinton de Kock carried on to score a fine 60.
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Punjab came back well towards the end to keep Mumbai to 176.
Score of 176 by @mipaltan gives enough to their bowlers to protect but without cushion for error. Now it’s up-to @lionsdenkxip batsmen especially @henrygayle @mayankcricket and @klrahul11 to give a start! #KXIPvMI ... Prediction last over finish. #VIVOIPL2019 #VIVOIPL
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Mumbai Indians' scores post the 16th over have been characterised by middling scores with lost wickets in #VIVOIPL2019: -
Vs DC 42/3
Vs RCB 48/5
Vs KXIP 45/3
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TOTAL: 135/11 (RR: 9.42)
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In reply, Chris Gayle got the Kings XI Punjab off to a good start and also became the first player to hit 300 sixes in the IPL.
Chris Gayle is like a timebomb. Diffuse him when he is ticking, otherwise face the explosion.#KXIPvMI
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300 sixes in IPL and its Gayle. The universe boss #IPL2019
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's other TweetsMost sixes in the #VIVOIPL: -
300 - Chris Gayle
193 - AB de Villiers
187 - MS Dhoni
186 - Suresh Raina
185 - Rohit Sharma
Mr. Universe Boss @henrygayle is 36% ahead of the next best!#MakeStatsGreatAgain #KXIPvMI #KXIPvsMI
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KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal then carried on the good work by batting positively to keep their side in the game.
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Looks like Mayank is auditioning for Rahul's place in the Indian white-ball teams. The problem is Rahul looks to be playing for Mayank's spot in Indian Test team.
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KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal have swapped souls for this IPL season. #KXIPvMI
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Mayank Agarwal happily comes down the track and hits Krunal Pandya for a 6. Respect no use :) :)
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Krunal struck in time to dismiss Agarwal for 43 but KL Rahul hit a fine fifty to take his side home.
Any other players out there who wish to get back into form and want to contend for that number four spot? Then, just make sure you're all set for your match against MI. We bring players back into form.#KLRahul #RishabhPant #KXIPvMI
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KL to open. Rohit at 4. Most unpopular but best option. Rohit’s calmness in the middle will be of high value! You get Virat out by chance, and you’l have Rohit walk in!
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My team’s losing this but Rahul’s innings shall be some positivity to take from this game, love seeing the bloke in good touch. Hopefully many more to come @klrahul11!#KXIPvMI
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