Cricket News: KKR beat KXIP to stay afloat in play-off race

Shubman Gill showed maturity beyond years as the Kolkata Knight Riders knocked out Kings XI Punjab by seven wickets to stay afloat for the play off race in the Indian premier League 2019. Kings XI, meanwhile, dropped to seventh in the eight-team points table with one game to go, and their chances are all but over.Chasing a target of 184, the 19-year-old Gill showed his range on his 'home turf' with an attractive 65 not out off 49 balls, anchoring the chase after Chris Lynn who scored 46 off 22 set the pace with some big hits in the Powerplay overs. Not only did KKR reach the target in 18 overs but they also improved the net run-rate as they now have 12 points with a must-win away game against Mumbai Indians left.