Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell's scintillating 89 off 45 balls helped Kings XI Punjab defeat Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League clash by seven wickets.
The Royals scored 5-191 as they went on to bat first with their captain Shane Watson's knock of 50 off 29 balls to lead the team by example.
According to News.com.au, Kings XI, captained by Australian Twenty20 captain George Bailey, chased down the Royals score with Cheteshwar Pujara helping his team to a good start to their run chase and finishing on 40 not out.
Maxwell is reportedly the competition's leading run-scorer currently, with 184 runs at an average of 92.
The Kings XI squad has now reportedly won their first two matches of the tournament with Royal Challengers Bangalore the only other team to do so.
Kings XI's next encounter will be with Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, the report added.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app