IPL 2020, KXIP vs MI: KL Rahul Blames “Mistakes” Made By Kings XI Punjab Players For Mumbai Indians Defeat | Cricket News

After dealing with a defeat in opposition to Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) skipper KL Rahul on Thursday admitted that his group made “errors” which ended in the defeat. KXIP suffered a 48-run defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians within the Indian Premier League on the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. “Clearly disappointing. Taking a look again, shall we’ve were given 3 wins out of 4. This recreation, we made some errors. Vital we come again more potent,” Rahul stated all through the post-match presentation.

After being requested to bat first, Mumbai Indians posted an enormous overall of 191 runs at the board. Skipper Rohit Sharma scored 70 runs whilst Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya performed an unbeaten knock of 47 and 30 runs respectively.

Pollard and Pandya smashed 18 runs within the 18th over and 19 runs within the 19th over. The duo then struck 4 sixes within the ultimate over to set an excessively aggressive goal for KXIP.

Rahul additional said: “The wicket appeared excellent with the brand new ball. Do not know if it slowed after that. Any other bowling choice could be great – an all-rounder choice who can bat and bowl neatly. Will likely be sitting with the coaches to come to a decision if we need to play an additional bowler.”

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Additionally, Mayank Agarwal earned the Orange Cap after scoring 25 runs within the event because it took his run tally to 246 runs. On the other hand, Rahul, who has 239 runs underneath his belt, has his eyes firmly set at the Orange Cap.

“Till and except that Orange Cap remains with KXIP, I am glad. He is (Agarwal) labored very onerous and merits that cap. I am positive I will take it off him quickly,” he stated.