IPL 2018, KKR vs KXIP: 5 Talking Points 

#1 KXIP go the top of the points table after rain reduces the game to 13 overs

The groundstaff did a wonderful job to get the ground ready in time

After the auction this year, KXIP for the first time in the last few years looked really strong. On paper, they had one of the best teams in the competition.

They started off with a bang as they comprehensively beat Delhi Daredevils before going down fighting against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

But they were back to winning ways as they beat Chennai Super Kings by four runs before handing Sunrisers their first loss.

In this game, after coming back well at the death with the ball, the KXIP openers once again got them off to a flier. Gayle and Rahul put on 96 in just 50 deliveries before rain halted KXIP’s chase of 192.

There was heavy rain for almost 40 minutes which resulted in play stopping for more than one and a half hours.

However, after the groundsmen did a terrific job in getting the ground ready, the game was reduced to 13 overs and the target was revised to 125.

Rahul and Gayle who were batting in their 40s completed their respective half-tons and took KXIP to a comfortable win.

Rahul scored a 27-ball 60 before he was dismissed with KXIP on the cusp of victory. On the other hand, Gayle struck his third successive 50+ score as he remained unbeaten on 62.

This win helped KXIP jump to the top of the points table as they now have four wins out of their five games.

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