Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Kings XI Punjab by 8 wickets in the 37th T20 of Indian Primer League, played at Kolkata on Saturday. Batting first, the visitors set the total of 119/6 on the scoreboard. The victorious side got the easy target in 18th over.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab: Punjab Innings

According to details the captain of host side Gautam Gambhir wins the toss and elected to bat first. Batting first, Kings XI loses its first wicket on the total of 32 when the Paul Valthaty was dismissed by Yousaf Pathan on just 7. Soon after, one-down Shaun Marsh goes runout in the result of direct throw of Iqbal Abdulla. This time right-handed Danish Karthik came on the crease. Abdulla bowled out Gilchrist on 26. His innings was consists of 3 boundaries and a six.

A brillent throw of Goswami once again, not permitted Abhishek Nayar to open his score account. David Hussey shows a bit struggle by scoring 15 runs, but was soon taken by Abdulla. The innings of Karthink ended on 42, he made this score after facing the same number of balls. At the end of limited number of overs, Kings XI Punjab posted the total of 119/6 on the scoreboard. Iqbal Abdulla was the prominent bowler from Kolkata with 2 wickets.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab: Kolkata Innings

Following the target, Knight Riders goes early in trouble by losing the important wicket of Jacques Kallis. David Hussey took his catch on the ball of BA Bhatt. Opener Eric Morgan returned to pavilion after scoring 28 runs on 15 balls. Bhatt was the wicket-taker again this time. Captain Gautam Gambhir along with two-down Manoj Tiwary, batted a bit slow but sensibly and got their target in 17.2 overs.

Gambhir scored unbeaten 45 runs after facing 44 balls while Tiwary was notout on 34 which he made after facing 41 balls. Iqbal Abdulla was named for the Man of the Match Award.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab scorecard