KXIP vs KKR latest updates:
Chasing 168 to win, Kolkata Knight Riders fell short by 14 runs despite Chris Lynn playing a splendid innings.
"In the last game, like I said, we let ourselves down. That happens," said Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coach Jacques Kallis.
Mohit Sharma was awarded Man of the Match for taking 2 for 24 on a belter of a track.
“I thought we started off very well. After six overs, me, Robin and Manish obviously played too many dot balls. That was the turning point."- Gautam Gambhir
KXIP kept their hopes alive of qualifying for IPL 10 playoffs, winning match 49 of Indian Premier League 2017 by 14 runs.
"(It was) Absolutely outstanding. I asked for an improved performance in the field and I got it."- Glenn Maxwell.
Chris Lynn's brilliant 84 went in vain as Kings XI Punjab produced a clinical bowling show under pressure to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 14 runs in a tense IPL 2017 match.
Chasing 168 to win, KKR fell short as they managed 153 for 6 in their 20 overs.
Welcome to CricketCountry’s live coverage of match 49 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017. KXIP will take on KKR at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.