IPL 2019: KL Rahul takes KXIP to third spot with six-wicket win over SRH

KXIP's six-wicket has ensured that the Ashwin-led outfit remain unbeaten at home.

KL Rahul‘s unbeaten 71 trumped David Warner‘s unbeaten 70 as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) overcame the middle-order wobble to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets in the 22^nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium’s IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Monday.

In the 151-run chase, KXIP lost Chris Gayle early. However, the Karnataka duo of Rahul and Mayank Agarwal put up a 114-run partnership for the second wicket before Sandeep Sharma got Mayank out for 55 in the 18th over. (IPL 2019, KXIP vs SRH: AS IT HAPPENED)

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While there was a middle-order wobble following Mayank’s dismissal as SRH scalped three quick wickets, Rahul made sure KXIP cross the finish line with six wickets in hand and a ball to spare. The win also helped KXIP to continue their good run of form at their homeground.