Bangalore Challengers vs Kings XI Punjab Result - Punjab won by 7 wickets

In a thrilling encounter of the 2oo9 IPL, Kings XI Punjab beat Bangalore Royal Challengers by 7 wickets to register their 1st win in the tournament and earn points on Friday, 14th April, 2009 at Durban. Bangalore made 168 and Punjab reached the target with 6 balls remaining.

Bangalore Royal Challengers won the toss and elected to bat 1st scored a respectable total of 168/9 in 20 overs thanks to Jacques Kallis 62 runs off 46 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. New Zealand's Ryder and Taylor also contributed 32 runs and 35 runs respectively. Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Abdullah took 3 and 4 wickets respectively for Punjab.

In reply, Kings XI Punjab always within the target thanks to a brilliant inning by Ravi Boparra who hit 85 runs off 59 balls with 4 fours and 5 sixes. Yuraj Singh contributed quick 30 runs in the end to opent their account in the tournament.

Match Summary:

Bangalore Royal Challengers - 168/9 in 20 overs.

Kings XI Punjab - 173/3 in 19 overs.

Toss - Bangalore Royal Challengers, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Ravi Bopara (Kings XI Punjab)

Result - Kings XI Punjab won by 7 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)