KKR vs KXIP IPL3 23rd Match Result - Kolkata beat Punjab by 39 runs, Manoj Tiwari hit 47 balls 75 runs

In the battle of two bottom teams in the 2010 IPLT20, Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders beat Preity Zinta's Kings XI Punjab by 39 runs in the 23rd game on Saturday, 27th March, 2010 at Mohali. KKR made 183/5 in 20 overs and KXIP made in 20 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders made their highest score of IPL3 with 183/5 mainly due to brilliant innings by Manoj Tiwari with unbeaten 75 runs off 47 balls with 8 fours ans 2 sixes and Ganguly made 50 runs of 50 balls. Kings XI Punjab batting line up failed once again as they were never in the match any time due to fine bowling by Bond and Agarakar took 2 wickets each.

Match Summary:

Kolkata Knight Riders - 183/5 in 20 overs (Tiwari 75*, Ganguly 50)

Kings XI Punjab - 152 all out in 19.1 overs (Bisla 35, Tait 3-22)

Toss - Kolkata Knight Riders, who chose to bowl first.

Man of the Match - Manoj Tiwari (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Result - Kolkata Knight Riders won by 39 runs.