MI vs KXIP IPL3 27th Match Result - Mumbai maintains top spot, beat Punjab by 4 wickets in a thriller

In the 27th game of 2010 IPLT20, Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by 4 wickets with 3 balls remaining in a close match on Tuesday, 3oth March, 2010 at Mumbai. KXIP all out on 163 in 20 overs while MI made 164/6 in 19.3 overs.

Kings XI Punjab boosted by the return of their highest score in 2008 IPL Shaun Marsh who continues his good form with 57 runs of 47 balls but didn't get support from others but they manged a decent score of 163 runs. Malinga and Zaheer bowled beautifully and took 4 and 3 wickets respectively.

In reply Mumbai Indians lost Tendulkar not before hi got Orange Cup, but Dhawan hit 50 runs but some slow batting and regular wickets put them on back foot but some sensible batting in the end helps them win.

Match Summary:

Kings XI Punjab - 163 all out in 20 overs (Marsh 57, Malinga 4-22, Zaheer 3-34)

Mumbai Indians - 164/6 in 19.3 overs (Dhawan 50, Bopara 3-31)

Toss - Mumbai Indians, who chose to bowl first.

Man of the Match - Laisth Malinga (Mumbai Indians)

Result - Mumbai Indians won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining).