IPL 2017: Gujarat Lions halt losing streak, beat Kings XI Punjab

Dinesh Karthik and Ravindra Jadeja took the Gujarat Lions over the line in what was a six-wicket victory in the 2017 Indian Premier League against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali on Sunday. (BCCI)

Updated on: May 08, 2017 12:49 AM IST

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Dinesh Karthik and Ravindra Jadeja took the Gujarat Lions over the line in what was a six-wicket victory in the 2017 Indian Premier League against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali on Sunday. (BCCI)

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Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina won the toss after opted to field against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. (BCCI)

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Pradeep Sangwan provided the first breakthrough when he clinched the wicket of Kings XI Punjab opener Martin Guptill. (BCCI)

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But thereon, Hashim Amla took charge and anchored the Kings XI Punjab innings. (BCCI)

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Amla got good support from Shaun Marsh, who score 58 of 43. (BCCI)

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Amla and Marsh together put up a 125-run stand for the second wicket which provided Kings XI Punjab a solid platform. (BCCI)

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Amla then went on to score a century, his second in the Indian Premier League. (BCCI)

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Kings XI Punjab put up a challenging total of 189/3 against Gujarat Lions. (BCCI)

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Gujarat Lions started well thanks to Dwayne Smith and Ishan Kishan striking a 91-run partnership for the opening wicket. (BCCI)

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Dwayne Smith scored a brilliant knock of 74 for which he was later named Man of the Match. (BCCI)

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After Smith got out, Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina took up the charge of taking his team home. (BCCI)

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But just when he was looking good, Raina was dismissed for 39. (BCCI)

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Kings XI Punjab saw a chance for themselves when they picked up two quick wickets. (BCCI)

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But Dinesh Karthik’s cameo at the end saw Gujarat Lions home, ending a three-match losing streak of his team. (BCCI)