IPL 2020: Sachin Tendulkar’s game-changers from KXIP vs RR

Rajasthan Royals secured a comprehensive victory over Kings XI Punjab in the 50th match of the ongoing IPL. In this encounter played at Abu Dhabi, Punjab batted first and posted 185/4 with Chris Gayle scoring 99. In reply, Rajasthan cruised to the target with 15 balls remaining. Sachin Tendulkar named his game-changers from this game.

Punjab fall short of 200

Rajasthan were off to an ideal start with Jofra Archer bowling a fiery spell. The pace bowler dismissed Mandeep Singh early. Royals then dropped Chris Gayle’s catch early which proved to be a game-changing moment according to the batting legend. KL Rahul played his supporting role really well. Tendulkar discussed the difference between Shreyas Gopal and Rahul Tewatia’s bowling actions. He also thought that Ben Stokes showed his class with the bowling variations he has in his armoury. Punjab managed 185 runs on the board, which could have well been 200.

Royal show

Rajasthan had a dream start with both the openers smashing boundaries all over the park. Tendulkar felt that Stokes’ knock of 50 off 26 balls showed that he is over the initial rustiness. The Royals always looked in strong contention of winning the game. Tendulkar explained the special way with which Sanju Samson cuts the ball. Ben Stokes was his game-changer for the match with his all-round effort.

.@benstokes38 has raced away to his fifty in just 24 balls?

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