RCB vs KXIP IPL3 7th Match Result - Kallis star in Bangalore's 8 wicket win over Punjab

Last year's runner Royal Challengers Bangalore successfully chased 203 runs with 7 balls remaining against Kings XI Punjab and won the match by 8 wickets in the 1st match of Tuesday, 16th March 2010 at Bengalure. KXIP made 203/3 in 20 overs and RCB made 204/2 in 18.5 overs.

Kings XI Punjab made the 2nd highest score of the tournament thanks to half centuries by openers Bisla 75 off 51 balls and Bopara 77 off 50 balls to set a target of 203/3 in 20 overs. Royal Challengers Bangalore then reached the target with 7 balls reamaining thanks to Kallis unbeaten 89 runs off 55 balls 8 fours and 5 sixes and Uthappas 21 balls 51 runs.

Match Summary:

Kings XI Punjab - 203/3 in 20 overs (Bopara 77, Bisla 75)

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 204/2 in 18.5 overs (Kallis* 89, Uthappa 51)

Toss - Kings XI Punjab, who chose to bat

Man of the Match - Jacques Kallis (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Result - Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 8 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)