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#2 KL Rahul's match-winning knock

KL Rahul's impressive 2018 IPL campaign just keeps getting better and better

KL Rahul has had a splendid IPL 2018 and today's match-winning knock was perhaps his best one so far in the tournament as he led from start to finish to see his side through in a closely-fought contest.

While Kings XI Punjab lost wickets at regular intervals during the run-chase, KL Rahul stood firm at one end, showing that he can also play a sensible knock in addition to the aggressive displays that has been his trademark this season.

With Gayle failing to get going, Rahul knew he had to reign in his attacking instincts and he took on the responsibility of holding one end down while allowing the batsmen around him to go after the bowling.

The strategy worked out well with Rahul dismissing the bad balls that came his way while also looking to keep the scoreboard ticking with his quick running between the wickets.

He had a close call in the 15th over of the Kings XI innings with Sanju Samson's spectacular effort in the field, but with the replays proving inconclusive, Rahul made good use of his luck to finish off the job in style for his side.