Mandeep Singh’s fifty takes Punjab to 170

Mandeep Singh top scored for Kings XI Punjab with 75 runs © AFP

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Hyderabad: May 8, 2012

 

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) have a set a target of 171 runs for Deccan Chargers (DC) in the 53^rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2012 match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

 

Mandeep Singh, KXIP opening batsmantop scored for the visitors with 75 runs. He gave a blistering start as he along with Shaun marhs added 55 runs for the opening wicket.

 

The Australian batsman was dismissed for 22 runs by part-time spinner Shikhar Dhawan which brought the in-form Nitin Saini in action. Saini was soon dismissed by A Ashish Reddy for just 2 runs. Reddy looked the best bowler for the home team.

 

But the dismissal of the explosive Mandeep brought the scoring rate down and Deccan further made inroads into the Punjab batting.

 

However, David Miller’s (unbeaten 28 off 18 balls) aggressive stroke-play in death overs proved to be crucial as the visitors reached a respectable total.

 

Brief Score: KXIP 170 for 5 in 20 overs (Mandeep Singh 75, David Miller 28*, Shaun marsh 22; A Ashish Reddy 2 for 39, Veer Pratap Singh 1 for 45) vs DC 

 

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