KXP v KKR, IPL Match 22, Mohali: Kings XI beat Knight Riders by 9 runs

May 03, 2008

Irfan Pathan and Sreesanth took two wickets apiece as Kings XI Punjab defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs in their Indian Premier League match at the PCA Stadium.
Apart from David Hussey, who made 71 runs, and Prasanta Saha (59*) no other batsmen stood their grounds. Kolkata Knight Riders were restricted at 169/6 in their full quota of 20 overs by the Kings XI bowlers.
Kings XI Punjab scored a competitive 178 for the loss of six wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium on Saturday. Opener Shaun Marsh was the top scorer for Kings XI with 40 off 32 balls.
Except for Karan Goel, all Kings XI batsmen scored double figures with leg-spinner Piyush Chawla scoring a quick fire 21 off seven balls late in the innings to help the hosts set up a challenging target before the Knight Riders.

KXP v KKR, IPL Match 22, Mohali: Kings XI Punjab 178 for 6 in 20.0 ovs beat Kolkata Knight Riders 169 for 6 in 20.0 overs by 9 runs

Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders at Mohali