IPL 5: Punjab beat RCB by four wickets

Sports news from Bangalore: Inspiring bowling by Praveen Kumar and Azhar Mahmood helped Kings XI Punjab pip Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets in a thrilling Indian Premier League match and keep themselves in the play-offs contention, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday.

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Praveen bowled a sensational spell after inviting hosts to bat as he gave away just eight runs in his four overs and seasoned Mahmood took three wickets at the expense of just 20 runs to restrict hosts to 158 for five.

Bangalore owed their total to Chris Gayle's blazing 71 off 42 balls since they were struggling at 59 for one in 10 overs at one stage...read more