Indian Premier League

Kings XI Punjab 173 for 3 (Bopara 84) beat Bangalore Royal Challengers 168 for 9 (Kallis 62, Abdulla 4-31, Pathan 3-35) by seven wickets

• Bopara compiled a supremely-paced innings, one that could rival AB's century because it came during a run-chase, to give Kings XI their first victory of the tournament
• He scored steadily without taking too many risks and just when the chase entered its final phase Bopara accelerated with tremendous speed to consign Royal Challengers to their third consecutive defeat