Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab, Indian Premier League 2020 Match 13: As it happened

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Skipper Rohit Sharma smashed a half-century before the bowlers came to the fore to help Mumbai Indians thrash Kings XI Punjab by 48 runs in Match 13 of the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma not only smashed a crucial half-century but also stitched a crucial 62-run stand with Ishan Kishan (28) for the third wicket.The Mumbai Indians opener eventually departed for 45-ball 70, which was decorated with eight boundaries and three sixes.

Subsequently, Kieron Pollard (47) and Hardik Pandya (30) stitched a 67-run partnership for the fifth wicket to guide Mumbai Indians to a decent score of 191 for four.

In reply, Jaspit Bumrah,Rahul Chahar and James Pattinson bagged two wickets, while Trent Boult and Krunal Pandya chipped in with a wicket each to help Mumbai Indians restrict Kings XI Punjab to a score of 143 for eight inside 20 overs.

Nicholas Pooran was the highest scorer for the KL Rahul-led side with 27-ball 44, followed by opener Mayank Agarwal's 25.

Here are the highlights:

01 October 2020

23:18 IST

WICKET!! Ravi Bishnoi departed cheaply for one run after being taken by Suryakumar Yadav at point on a Trent Boult delivery in the 19th over. Kings XI have now lost their eighth wicket. KXIP  135/8 (19 overs)

23:11 IST

WICKET!!! Sarfaraz Khan fell cheaply for seven runs after being trapped leg before wicket on the first delivery of the 18th over from James Pattinson. Kings XI now need 69 runs in 12 balls.KXIP 123/7 (18 overs)