 Sangakkara, Marsh lead Punjab Kings XI to win
24th May 2008 10:00 IST
Agencies
Punjab Kings XI Punjab rode on twin half-centuries by Shaun Marsh (60) and Kumar Sangakkara (50) to post a six-wicket victory over Deccan Chargers in a close but inconsequential Indian Premier League match in Mohali Friday night.
Chasing a target of 176, Kings XI openers - Sangakkara and Marsh - shared 84 runs for the first wicket to lay the strong foundation for their ninth victory in the tournament which they achieved with three balls to spare.
Towards the close, there was some anxious moments for the home team.
With asking rate reaching near 10 per over from the last three overs and four wickets having fallen, the Chargers pressed for a wicket but experienced Mahela Jayawardene (14. 10 balls, 1X6) and young Piyush Chawla (16, 10 balls, 1X4, 1X6) shared an unfinished 39-run stand for the fifth wicket to reach 178/4.
Marsh was later adjudged Man of the Match for the fourth time in the eight matches that he has played.
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