Kings XI Punjab edge out Mumbai Indians, keep IPL 2017 playoff hopes alive

Kings XI Punjab held their nerve to beat Mumbai Indians by seven runs in an epic IPL 2017 encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. (BCCI)

Updated on: May 12, 2017 3:17 PM IST

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Kings XI Punjab held their nerve to beat Mumbai Indians by seven runs in an epic IPL 2017 encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. (BCCI)

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MI skipper Rohit Sharma (R) had won the toss and opted to bowl first. (bcci)

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Martin Guptill gave KXIP a solid start as he scored a brisk 36 for his side. (BCCI)

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Wriddhiman Saha showed tremendous composure as he quickly added to the scoreboard while never looking in danger of losing his wicker. (BCCI)

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KXIP skipper Glenn Maxwell scored a quickfire 47 to put his side well on top. (BCCI)

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Saha, meanwhile, remained unbeaten as KXIP posted a total of 230/3. (BCCI)

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In response, Lendl Simmons combined with Parthiv Patel a flying start. (BCCI)

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Four quick wickets, however, jolted MI as KXIP regained control of the proceedings. (BCCI)

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Hardik Pandya then launched a late fightback for MI with a 13-ball 30. (BCCI)

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Kieron Pollard remained unbeaten on 50 from 24 balls, and almost brought MI over the line. (BCCI)

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Mohit Sharma (L), showed great maturity to keep Pollard at bay in the final over and seal a seven-run win for KXIP. (BCCI)