IPL 2018, Week 1: Best individual performances 

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#5 KL Rahul's blitz takes the Kings XI over the line

14 ball fifty? Eh.
14 ball fifty? Eh.

The second match of the IPL between the Kings XI Punjab and the Delhi Daredevils was considered to be a battle of the underdogs. The crowd at Mohali was set to witness something they wouldn't have expected. After put in to bat first the Delhi Daredevils scored a respectable 167.

Batting second the Kings XI Punjab were off to a magnificent start with KL Rahul putting every ball into the stands. He scored runs left, right and center. 0 2 0 6 4 4 6 4 1 4 6 6 4 4 0 W his innings read. He scored 24 runs off Amit Mishra's first over to mark his fifty. The Kings XI scored 52 off the first three overs with Rahul scoring 51 of them.

His blitz finally ended when he tried to scoop a low full toss. His sensational knock ended as he received a wonderful reception from the crowd. Rahul was awarded the man of the match award for his 51 off 16 balls.

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