Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a solid batting performance to beat Kings XI Punjab by seven wickets and virtually secured their place in the play-offs of the IPL at Mohali on Sunday.
Chasing a challenging 180 for win, skipper David Warner led from the front scoring 52 off 41 balls while Yuvraj Singh made an unbeaten 42 off just 24 deliveries as Sunrisers comfortably overwhelmed the target, reaching 183 for three in 19.4 overs.
With this win, Sunrisers are all but through to the knockouts and are currently on top of the standings with 16 points from 12 games.The loss means Kings XI became the second team after Rising Pune Supergiants to be eliminated.
Earlier, Hashim Amla smashed a quickfire 96 off just 56 deliveries to help Kings XI post 179 for four after Murali Vijay won the toss and elected to bat. Sunrisers looked in total control throughout the chase with Warner and Shikhar Dhawan (25 off 22 balls) putting on 68 runs in eight overs for the opening stand.
Chasing a challenging 180 for win, skipper David Warner led from the front scoring 52 off 41 balls while Yuvraj Singh made an unbeaten 42 off just 24 deliveries as Sunrisers comfortably overwhelmed the target, reaching 183 for three in 19.4 overs.
With this win, Sunrisers are all but through to the knockouts and are currently on top of the standings with 16 points from 12 games.The loss means Kings XI became the second team after Rising Pune Supergiants to be eliminated.
Earlier, Hashim Amla smashed a quickfire 96 off just 56 deliveries to help Kings XI post 179 for four after Murali Vijay won the toss and elected to bat. Sunrisers looked in total control throughout the chase with Warner and Shikhar Dhawan (25 off 22 balls) putting on 68 runs in eight overs for the opening stand.