 "IPL 2017: Glenn Maxwell leads Kings XI Punjab to thumping win")
Glenn Maxwell smashed 44 off 20 balls as Kings XI Punjab defeated Rising Pune Supergiant by six wickets in their Indian Premier League opener here on Saturday.
Kings XI made short work of the 164-run target as Maxwell and David Miller (30 noot out off 27 balls) took them home with an over to spare.
Maxwell's fireworks came after Ben Stokes led Rising Pune Supergiant's recovery with a blistering 50 off 332 balls, helping his team post 163 for six.
It was the first loss this season for Pune, who had beaten Mumbai India in their tournament opener on Thursday.
Kings XI made short work of the 164-run target as Maxwell and David Miller (30 noot out off 27 balls) took them home with an over to spare.
Maxwell's fireworks came after Ben Stokes led Rising Pune Supergiant's recovery with a blistering 50 off 332 balls, helping his team post 163 for six.
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With the win, Kings XI have begun the competition on a promising note after finishing at the bottom in the previous two editions.
It was the first loss this season for Pune, who had beaten Mumbai India in their tournament opener on Thursday.
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