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Kolkata Knight Riders see off Kings XI in Indian Premier League

Andre Russell: Smashed 66 in Knight Riders' successful run chase
Image: Andre Russell: Smashed 66 in Knight Riders' successful run chase

Kings XI Punjab suffered their third defeat out of four in the Indian Premier League after losing by four wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders, in a repeat of last year's final.

George Bailey hit 60 before being run-out as Kings XI scored 155-9 in their innings - Umesh Yadav the pick of the bowlers with 3-33.

Andre Russell smashed 66, hitting nine fours and two sixes from 36 balls, in the Knight Riders' successful run chase despite Sandeep Sharma's 4-25.

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Yusuf Pathan's 28 from 24 balls, which included four fours, assisted Russell as Kolkata collected their second win of the campaign from three games.

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