Sharjah:Brilliant fifties by Mandeep Singh and Chris Gayle guided Kings XI Punjab to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the 46th match of the IPL 2020 match, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, here on Monday. Kings XI Punjab maintained a perfect line and length as they restricted Kolkata Knight Riders on 149/9 in 20 overs.
Shubman Gill emerged as the leading scorer for KKR. The young opener scored 57 from 37 balls and stitched a crucial 81-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Eoin Morgan (40 off 25). Mohammad Shami was the standout bowler from KXIP, picking three wickets in his four-over quota.