Kings XI http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Punjab-c833 v Kolkata Knight Riders - 1st innings - Live Cricket Score and Update
Kings XI Punjab 124/7 (20/20 ov) - Kings XI Punjab won the toss and chose to bat
In the 22nd match of the latest edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kings XI Punjab after winning the toss posted a total of 124 runs for the loss of seven wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders, at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh.
Playing in front of home crowd, Punjab desperately needed to secure another win in the tournament as this year has been average for the team where before this fixture they had only two wins from four outings and needed to subdue Kolkata Knight Riders, who are having a better year this time.
Punjab skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, but it's not as much as a couple of games back.”
On the other hand, KKR skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Gambhir-c1447 was not intimidated by the opposition after losing the toss and believed that he had bowlers capable enough to restrict the batting side on a small total.
KKR, while carrying big names in the team, have shown vulnerability in their batting department, where some batsmen have yet to prove their worth after failing to launch in the tournament, however, in the presence of ace all-rounder, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JH-Kallis-c1692, KKR have their bases covered for the time being.
Punjab suffered the loss of their first wicket with only 24 runs on the board, when http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Paul-Valthaty-c2170 was caught behind after scoring only eight runs.
28-year-old, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SE-Marsh-c2470, then took the field as he alongside Gilchrist steered the score to 44 runs before Gilly had to retire hurt after scoring 40 runs.
The departure of Gilly halted the batting onslaught, and soon triggered a batting collapse as Punjab started losing wickets one after another, consequently restricting them from amassing a massive tally on the board.
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