Kings XI Punjab defended a modest 167 against second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders at the PCA Stadium in Mohali, to keep their playoffs hope alive. Asked to bat first, it took a quickfire 44 from skipper Glenn Maxwell's bat to help KXIP to a fighting score in their final home game. With Chris Lynn anchoring the chase, KKR were cruising at one stage but the Punjab bowlers put on a fine display to script a dramatic comeback - one that saw them win by 14 runs to stay keep their
IPL 2017
KXIP overcome Lynn onslaught to seal crucial win

Sandeep Sharma defended 20 off the final over to give KXIP the win. © BCCI
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