DC vs KXIP 12th IPL3 Result - Deccan beat Punjab by 6 runs in a thriller despite Irfan Pathan's blinder

In a thrilling 12th match of 2010 Indian Premier League - IPL3, Deccan Chargers registered their first win at home as they beat Kings XI Punjab by 6 runs in a close match in the 2nd game of Friday, 19th March, 2010 at Cuttack. DC made 170/7 in 20 overs and KXIP made 164/8 in 20 overs.

Deccan Chargers got a decent start and Andrew Symmonds scored his 2nd half century in a row with 53 off 38 ball with 3 fours and 3 sixes but they slowed down in the end and managed only 170/7.

Kings XI Punjab got a a bad start as they reduced to 68/6 in 12 overs then Irfan Pathan played blazing inning of 60 runs off 29 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes and took his close team when he was out in the last over with 19 runs needed off 6 balls.

Match Summary:

Deccan Chargers - 170/7 in 20 overs (Symmonds 53, Yuraj 2-21)

Kings XI Punjab - 160/8 in 20 overs (Irfan 60, Vaas 2-27)

Toss - Kings XI Punjab, who chose to bowl first.

Man of the Match - Andrew Symmonds (Deccan Chargers)

Result - Deccan Chargers won by 6 runs.