In IPL cricket, Chris Gayle slammed a 56-ball 96 last night as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated hosts and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 wickets. Sent in to bat at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata posted 177 for 6 riding on skipper Gautam Gambhir's 58, which was his second half-century in 2 games. Andre Russell scored an end-of-innings 41 off just 17 balls.In reply, Gayle stood strong amidst the fall of wickets helping Bangalore to overhaul the target with 1 over to spare. His innings of 96 featured 7 sixes and 7 fours. He was adjudged man of the match.Earlier, in another match, Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 45 runs at Chennai. Chennai opener Brendon McCullum, who scored a 56-ball 100, was named player of the match.Today, Delhi Daredevils will take on Rajasthan Royals in Delhi at 4 PM, while Mumbai Indians will clash with Kings Eleven Punjab in Mumbai at 8 PM.