ABU DHABI: Kings X1 Punjab restricted Kolkata Knight Riders to 109 runs to win by 23 runs at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Kolkata won the toss and put Punjab in to bat who only managed 132 runs in their 20 overs with the help of a 30 ball 37 by V.Sehwag. His innings was laced with 3 boundaries and a maximum.
The spin duo of SP Narine and PP Chawla bowled extremely well for Kolkata to get 3 wickets a piece for 24 and 19 runs respectively.
In reply Punjab kept losing wickets at regular wickets and were finally dismissed for 109 falling 23 runs short of their target.
The only resistance came from SA Yadav who played a 17-ball cameo of 34 with 3x4s and a six.
Sandeep Sharma was the most successful bowler for Punjab picking up 3-21 for which he was later adjudged player of the match.
MG Johnson and AR Patel also bowled well for the winners.
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