April 11, 2011 9:45 AM

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IPL-4: Pune beat Punjab by 7 wkt; Mumbai thump Delhi

In on-going Indian Premier League debutants Pune Warriors commenced their campaign with a resounding seven-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab at their home venue– the D Y Patil Stadium in Mumbai last night. Pune outfit restricted Kings XI to 112 for eight, and then chased the target with a degree off comfort on the bouncy track. The run-chase was put on course by a 60-run second wicket stand between Jesse Ryder (31 off 17 balls) and Mithun Manhas (35 in 32 balls) after a first-ball dismissal of Graeme Smith. In another match, Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Daredevils by eight wickets in their opening match of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament in Delhi. After dismissing Delhi Daredevils for 95 all out in 17.4 overs, Mumbai Indians overhauled the victory target of 96 by making 99 for two in 16.5 overs. In today's only match, Kolkata Knight Riders will meet Deccan Chargers at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The encounter is slated for 8 P.M.

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