RCB beat KXIP by 8 wickets

Invited to bat, Kings XI Punjab posted 173 for 4, riding on Chris Gayle's unbeaten 99 runs off 64 balls.

Royal Challengers Bangalore finally tasted victory in this IPL season, notching up an eight-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab in an IPL game here Saturday. Invited to bat, Kings XI Punjab posted 173 for 4, riding on Chris Gayle's unbeaten 99 runs off 64 balls.

RCB then returned to overhaul the target in 19.2 overs, courtesy fifties by Virat Kohli (67) and AB de Villers (59 not out). Brief Score:

Kings XI Punjab: 173 for 4 in 20 overs (Chris Gayle 99; Y Chahal 2/33). Royal Challengers Bangalore: 174 for 2 in 19.2 overs (Virat Kohli 67; R Ashwin 1/30).