Kings XI Punjab broke their four-game losing streak by defending 188
against Gujarat Lions, a total they built on a quickfire 70-run
partnership between Shaun Marsh and Hashim Amla
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| Hashim Amla continued his run of good form with 65 runs off 40 balls |
Kings XI Punjab had lost four successive games after opening the season
with two wins, and were yearning for a victory that took them out of the
bottom half. After being put in by Gujarat Lions, Kings XI lost Manan
Vohra, who recovered from an illness, in the second over. It was left to
Hashim Amla and Shaun Marsh to consolidate and build a total they had a
chance to defend.
Both batsmen found their timing and fluency from the outset. Amla laid
anchor, but his strike-rate was still lofty. Marsh used his power and
timing to accrue boundaries. Together, they added 70 runs in just 48
balls.
While Amla relied on his timing and his wrists to find gaps, Marsh was
willing to go over fielders. Both batsmen struck 11 boundaries between
them in the Powerplay, making use of the width offered by Gujarat Lions'
bowlers. They set a strong base for Kings XI's 188, a total they
defended by 26 runs. Amla continued his impressive form with an elegant
65.
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