Gilchrist's fifty takes Punjab closer to victory

Punjab lost Mandeep Singh, Nitin Saini and David Hussey in quick succession after good opening stand. Adam Gilchrist and Mandeep shared 51-run stand for the first wicket to set the tone for Kings XI.

Kings XI Punjab pacers produced a disciplined bowling effort to restrict defending champions Chennai Super Kings to 120 for seven in a crucial Indian Premier League match on Thursday.

Kings XI pacers were right on the money from the time their skipper Adam Gilchrist won the toss and elected to bowl and picked up wickets at regular intervals.

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