Punjab Kings XI, Bangalore win in IPL

Punjab Kings XI defeated Kolkata Knight Riders for their fourth successive victory in the DLF Indian Premier League but remained unchanged at the fourth spot in the points table after their game on Day 16 of the competition on Saturday.

The Knight Riders fell short by nine runs as they reached 169 for six while chasing the Punjab Kings XI's total of 178 for six in 20 overs.

In the day's first match, Bangalore Royal Challengers defeated the Hyderabad Deccan Chargers by three runs. With four points from six matches and two wins, the Bangalore team moved up to the sixth rung on the points' table.