IPL 2020, KKR vs KXIP: Kolkata Knight Riders look to stop Kings XI Punjab momentum | Cricket News – Times of India

On a roll after registering four back to back victories, Kings XI Punjab will be aiming to continue the momentum as they lock horns with an inconsistent Kolkata Knight Riders in Sharjah.
Both KXIP and KKR are fresh from handsome victories against their respective opponents on Saturday. While KKR defeated table toppers Delhi Capitals by 59 runs to retain fourth spot, it was the Mohali side’s comprehensive show against Sunrisers Hyderabad, later in the night that stood out.
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Punjab were clearly more convincing in their approach as their death bowling conundrum was finally addressed after making an incredible comeback. The KXIP bowlers took five wickets in the final two overs to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 12 runs and stay afloat.

But KXIP can’t afford any complacency against the Kolkata side, as memories of their earlier meeting will still be fresh in Punjab’s minds. West Indian Sunil Narine and pacer Prasidh Krishna had triggered a brilliant comeback at the death to engineer a narrow two-run win for KKR.
Narine’s cracking half-century against Delhi Capitals, will add teeth to Kolkata’s middle order, which has so far struggled due to poor form of Andre Russell. Punjab will hope that in-form opener Mayank Agarwal returns to the XI. after missing the last match due to injury.