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IPL 2016: Royal Challengers Bangalore defeat Kings Eleven Punjab by 1 run

In IPL Cricket, Murali Vijay's 57-ball 89 went in vain as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Kings Eleven Punjab by 1 run at Mohali last night. Sent in to bat, Bangalore made 175 for 6 thanks to an 88-run fourth wicket stand between AB de Villiers and Sachin Baby. De Villiers made 64.In reply, Vijay partnered well with Hashim Amla, Wriddhiman Saha and Marcus Stoinis but failed to steer Punjab home. Shane Watson, who bagged 2 wickets and gave away just 22 runs from his 4 overs, was named man of the match. In the 8-team points table, Punjab is at the bottom with just 3 wins from 10 games. Bangalore is sixth with 4 victories from 9 matches. Gujarat Lions is at the top followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders.Today, 7th placed Rising Pune Supergiants will take on Hyderabad at Visakhapatnam at 8 PM.

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