Came near but remained far from getting into the top four. KXIP lost a crucial match against CSK in the 53rd match of IPL 2020 in Abu Dhabi. This is the difference between a top and mature team, and I feel KXIP has never been a team who can win important games, and because of that they have never qualified in IPL in most of the years.
Kings XI Punjab scored 153 in 20 overs:
KXIP came into batting. Both Rahul and Agarwal started well, but Ngidi stopped the flow of the runs and took crucial wickets of Agarwal and Rahul.
Agarwal gave a good start, and once again, Rahul Played like a test player. I seriously feel Rahul has to change his mindset and remain more positive in his play. You have to be fearless and selfless for your team; you can’t always think about saving your wicket to fix your spot in the group. He is a fabulous player, but sometimes I feel he is not playing according to his skills.
KXIP lost wickets at regular intervals only Hooda played an inning which gave some hope to KXIP. Hooda scored good 62runs of 30balls which helped KXIP reach 153 in 20overs.
CSK is showing their experience, yes they are late and out of the tournament but indeed taking tickets of many teams with them. Today they took the tickets of India of KXIP team with them by beating them in an important match.
CSK chased down 153 all thanks to Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis:
Faf started well, and consistent Gaikwad finished the match by scoring a good fifty. Indeed he has shown the spark which Dhoni was looking for in youngsters. This guy consistently played three good innings and three good fifties to confirm his place in the team for 2021 IPL.
For KXIP, we can say they are not going to the top four in IPL 2020 “DEFINITELY NOT.” And you think Dhoni is retiring this year from IPL 2020 well there is a piece of good news for all Thala and Mahi fans he is retiring from IPL you will see him in IPL 2021. He is “DEFINITELY NOT.” retiring from IPL.