Punjab script narrow win over Delhi, keep playoff hopes alive

Kings XI Punjab kept themselves on track for a playoff berth with a 7-run win over Delhi Daredevils in Dharamsala. (BCCI Image)

Adam Gilchrist was in a punishing mood as he smashed 42 from 26 balls. (BCCI Image)

Irfan Pathan removed him with a well judged catch off his own bowling. (BCCI Image)

Shaun Marsh played a good hand of 45 runs. (BCCI Image)

Morne Morkel was Delhi's lone ranger with 1 for 22 in four overs. (BCCI Image)

David Miller's destructive 44 from 24 took Punjab to 171/4. (BCCI Image)

Punjab made early inroads to leave Delhi at 12/3. (BCCI Image)

Virender Sehwag (30) and Mahela Jayawardene (39) led the fightback. (BCCI Image)

Ben Rohrer's 49 from 29 balls all but won it. However, his wicket in the last over changed things and despite Morkel's big hits off Chawla Delhi ended at 164/7 to give Punjab victory by 7 runs. (BCCI Image)